1. Inventory the living room, dining room and laundry room. You really will be surprised how much money you have invested in the laundry room. If you have the spring cleaning bug this would be a great time to check how much is really in those bottles and get rid of the near empty ones and make a list of things you need to buy because they are almost used up.
2. Contact at least 2 of the people who are on the list you made last week. Remember? The friends and family who may have an item or talent who can help you prepare. Let them know of your goal to prepare and become self reliant and ask them if they would be willing to share with your family. Offer to trade…if you have neighbors who have fruit trees and you know they don’t have the time or skills to can ask them for fruit and offer to can a case for them.
3. Add an extra set of keys to the top of your adult 72 hour kits. You will want keys to everything you own and to your office, safe deposit box, mail box and anything else you may need to access. It is very important you keep these where they are easily found just in case you need to evacuate in a hurry.
4. Add 1 can of fruit and 1 can of vegetables per family member to your food storage. Don’t forget canned potatoes. They are great in casseroles and soups. Remember variety is the spice of life.
5. Inventory your food storage. Place the inventory in your binder.
6. Make foil dinners with your family. It’s fun and great practice in case of a power outage.
7. Make a list of items you will need to gather in order to care for your pets for 72 hours.
