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from\u00a0spiritdaily.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n By Michael H. Brown<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n IT NEVER HURTS TO PREPARE, WHETHER FOR EVENTS THAT OCCUR AS REGULAR ACTS OF NATURE OR TRULY RARE ONES<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We’re opening a new category in our bookstore that includes an affiliate program with a supplier of emergency items — from food and water (or purification tools) to lights, cooking utensils, and means of starting a (cooking\/warming) fire.<\/span><\/p>\n Don’t interpret this as some kind of omen from here that we are facing imminent disaster.<\/span><\/p>\n We do think the future and even near future will involve major events. But we’re not indicating anything other than a feeling that it’s always good to be “ready” — to be prepared — whether for something unusual and perhaps even without precedent (at least in our lives) or simply having what you need when, as periodically happens, the power goes out during regular if intense winter storms. <\/span><\/p>\n Look at what an ice storm can do. And a hurricane. Or tornado. Or quake. Or flood. Or economic crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n In 1998, for example, eastern Ontario and western Quebec in Canada were hit by three clashing storm fronts that some have described as the worst natural disaster in that nation’s recorded history — 1,000 electrical pylons (towers) and 35,000 wooden power poles collapsed. <\/span><\/p>\n At one point the entire city of Montreal was tethered to the power grid by a single remaining line. After days without power, residents began to burn wood decks and even furniture for warmth. One-fifth of Canada’s work force was out for the better part of a week.<\/span><\/p>\n It never hurts to be prepared whether for something entirely unusual or for those events that simply come in the natural course of — well, of nature.<\/span><\/p>\n The new store is here<\/a><\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n Use your own discernment. We ourselves recommend always having batteries, several flashlights, empty jugs for water, some big bags of rice and pasta (see Sam’s Club and Costco), canned foods, and especially freeze-dried food, <\/em>Chlorox, peroxide, medications, a means of purifying water, and if you can afford it, “meals-ready-to-eat.” <\/span><\/p>\n It doesn’t hurt to have several weeks’ worth, or whatever you decide in the realm of periodicity (along with some cash). Peanut butter is great to have on hand. Honey lasts forever. (And remember aspirin.) Meanwhile, we saved this list below from the internet — a list that was compiled of what one person considers essentials. It may be worth perusing (and discerning).<\/span><\/p>\n [resources: Spirit Daily’s affiliate emergency supply company<\/a><\/span>, It’s a Disaster!<\/a><\/span>, and Sent To Earth<\/a><\/span>]<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n 29. Cast iron cookware \u2013 Dutch ovens<\/span> 36. Vegetable oil<\/span> 44. Feminine Hygiene<\/span> 50. First aid kits<\/span> 55. Bow saws, axes and hatchets<\/span> 61. Heavy duty work boots, belts, jeans & work shirts<\/span> 68. Gloves \u2013 work\/warming\/gardening, etc<\/span> 74. Sleeping bags & blankets\/pillows\/mats<\/span> And last but not least\u2026.<\/span> Donations: we need and appreciate it!<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spirit Daily on Twitter<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span> Facebook<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n from\u00a0spiritdaily.com By Michael H. 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\n2. Water Containers (we ourselves have a well and hand pump)<\/span>
\n3. Water filters, purifiers, water tablets, and water testing kits<\/span>
\n4. Portable toilets, wood shavings & plastic bags<\/span>
\n5. Seasoned firewood<\/span>
\n6. Coleman fuel<\/span>
\n7. \u00a0Lamp oil, wicks, mantles, oil lamps<\/span>
\n8. Charcoal, lighter fluid<\/span>
\n9. Gasoline containers<\/span>
\n10. Propane cylinders<\/span>
\n11. Lanterns with batteries that are rechargeable and a solar powered battery charger.<\/span>
\n12. Solar thermal water heater<\/span>13. Survival Guide Book, The Boy Scout Manual<\/span>
\n14. Fire Extinguishers<\/span>
\n15. Batteries<\/span>
\n16. Matches<\/span>
\n17. Flashlights<\/span>
\n18. Fishing supplies\/tools<\/span>
\n19. Mosquito coils\/repellent, sprays\/creams<\/span>
\n20. Mousetraps, ant traps & cockroach magnets<\/span>21. Duct tape<\/span>
\n22. Super glue<\/span>
\n23. Tools \u2013 hammer, allen wrenches, files etc. propane soldering iron, solder<\/span>
\n24. Candles<\/span>
\n25. Garden tools & supplies<\/span>
\n26. Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid)<\/span>
\n27. Washboards, Mop Bucket with wringer for Laundry<\/span>
\n28. Cook Stoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n30. Insulated ice chests<\/span>
\n31. Can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks, kitchen utensils.<\/span>
\n32. Honey\/Syrups\/white, brown sugar<\/span>
\n33. Rice \u2013 beans \u2013 wheat<\/span>
\n34. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies<\/span>
\n35. Flour, yeast & salt<\/span><\/p>\n
\n37. Tuna fish<\/span>
\n38. Canned fruits, vegetables, soups, stews, etc.<\/span>
\n39. Crackers, pretzels, trail mix, jerky<\/span>
\n40. Popcorn, peanut butter, nuts<\/span>
\n41. Milk \u2013 powdered & condensed<\/span>
\n42. Paper plates, cups, utensils<\/span>
\n43. Canning supplies<\/span><\/p>\n
\n45. Haircare, mouthcare, skincare products \u2013 including bars of soap<\/span>
\n46. Shaving supplies<\/span>
\n47. Toilet paper, kleenex, paper towels<\/span>
\n48. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & antibacterial soap<\/span>
\n49. Baby supplies (if needed): Diapers, formula, ointments, aspirin, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n51. Chapstick<\/span>
\n52. Vitamins<\/span>
\n53. Prescription medications, antibiotics, pain meds, Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) tablets.<\/span>
\n54. VINEGAR, food preservation, flavoring, tenderizing, antibacterial, cleaning and MANY other uses!<\/span><\/p>\n
\n56. Garbage cans<\/span>
\n57. Garbage bags<\/span>
\n58. Clothesline, clothespins<\/span>
\n59. Aluminum foil<\/span>
\n60. Writing paper, pencils, solar calculators<\/span><\/p>\n
\n62. Shoe laces<\/span>
\n63. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.<\/span>
\n64. Woolen clothing: socks, scarves, ear-muffs, mittens<\/span>
\n65. Socks, underwear, t-shirts, etc.<\/span>
\n66. Hats & bandanas<\/span>
\n67. Thermal underwear<\/span><\/p>\n
\n69. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies<\/span>
\n70. Reading glasses<\/span>
\n71. Laundry detergent<\/span>
\n72. Bleach<\/span>
\n73. Knives & sharpening tools: files, stones, steel<\/span><\/p>\n
\n75. Backpacks, duffel bags<\/span>
\n76. Cots & inflatable mattresses<\/span>
\n77. Tarps, stakes, twine, nails, rope, spikes<\/span>
\n78. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)<\/span>
\n79. Wagons & utility carts (for transport to and from)<\/span><\/p>\n
\n80. KNOWLEDGE and TRAINING can\u2019t be over-estimated<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"