Fall is almost here. The weather is still nice enough to enjoy many outdoor activities. With the sun setting earlier and the cool autumn breeze blowing, roasting s’mores around a campfire sounds like the perfect way to end the summer. While campfires are great, safety should be exercised when ever a flame is present. Fires […]
There are many people who think the thought “that will never happen to me.” I am sure if we ask those who it has happened to they will say that they thought the same thing. The world is experiencing more and more natural disasters, leaving many homeless, without food and without hope. On July 15th, […]
The Power Outage that affected Eastern Idaho yesterday didn’t last too long for most people. Did you know what to do when it went out? What would you have done if it hadn’t come back on? In society our lives run on electricity and we often become so comfortable with things the way they are […]
What is your first reaction in a shooting? This reaction may result in life or death. Do you know what you should do? Below is a video prepared by the city of Houston to better inform you. Please take a second to prepare.
Water is something we take for granted every day. It easily comes out of our faucets and we use it for showering, cooking, washing, and drinking. But when an emergency strikes and clean water runs short, we remember just how precious it really is. Many of us remember the Rexburg flood that happened last year. […]
It’s obvious that the weather has been changing. There are no more highs in the 90s and heading out the door now requires a jacket. According to weatherspark.com, in 2014 there was a nine-day streak of days below freezing right here in Rexburg. Between the months of September and February the temperature in Madison County […]
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Did you know that the earth has over 80,000 species of edible plants? One of our featured topics at the Idaho Preparedness Expo will feature a presentation on edible plants that are found in the wild and in the local areas. It will be taught by Robin Kennedy at 1:00 pm on the 19th of […]
Preserving Foods – Freezing Methods It is probably no news to you that there are many ways to preserve foods. For centuries foods have been preserved by various methods. Freezing, drying, salting, boiling and fermenting are all common methods used to preserve food. The ultimate goal of food preservation is to slow the rate of […]
When disaster strikes, will you be ready? The best way anyone could prepare is by collecting and storing food. In 2005 Hurricane Katrina struck the coasts of Louisiana and Mississippi, leaving thousands without power, water and food. For five whole days after the initial aftermath of the hurricane, many citizens were deprived of their […]