Friday, August 26, 2011

Aug 26: Hurricane Preparedness Tips

Hurricane Preparedness Tips
With Hurricane Irene on the verge of sideswiping the entire East coast, I thought it would be appropriate to give some last minute Hurricane preparedness tips.
Tip #1:  Common sense.  Use it.  If the authorities tell you to evacuate but you are having second thoughts, seriously consider your situation and emergency plan if things do not go well.  Keep flashlights, batteries, first aid kits, and emergency supplies in a safe location and away from potential flooding on lower levels.  Charge up all cell phones, laptops, and gadgets before the power gets knocked out.  After the storm when you walk outside, keep your eyes peeled for downed power lines, leaking gas lines, and other hazards that are left behind.
Tip #2: Water. Your water supply can easily be contaminated by flooding.  Buy some bottled water, fill up old milk jugs with water from the tap, or if things start to look really bad you can fill up your bathtub with water.  Also, if you have time to buy some ice, do it. Pack it away in an ice chest or cooler to keep any perishables cool if the power goes out.
Tip #3: Food.  Buy at least 3 days worth of food for everybody in the house, including pets.  Food bars like these: Food Bars.  Or dehydrated, long shelf life food like this: Wise Grab n Go buckets are highly recommended as they will almost always ready when you need them due to their long shelf life: 5 years for emergency food bars all the way up to 25 years for Wise freeze dried food.  Never worry again about running to the store with everyone else just to find empty shelves.
Tip #4: Gas and Generators.  Fill up your gas tank in your car and any gas cans you have for reserve.  This also might be a good time to purchase that extra gas can or 2.  If you are without power for days, you may need the gas to run a generator.  Remember to always properly vent your generator or even better: keep it outdoors.  Carbon monoxide poisoning often kills more people following a hurricane than the hurricane itself.  If you do not own a generator, now may be a good time to purchase one if your local store has any left in stock.
Tip #5: Be prepared and have a plan.  If you are staying behind to ride out the storm, make sure you have a survival kit sufficient enough for meet the needs of everyone in the family.  Remember, the power may be out for days or even weeks.  Your house may become unlivable for a period of time so have a plan on how you will shelter.  Ask yourself, do you have enough food, water, first aid supplies, fire starting capabilities, and survival supplies on hand to last a minimum of 3 days until up to a week or longer?  Do you have any way of recharging cell phones or other gadgets?  If not, maybe you need a portable solar panel like This.  Have a plan ready and be ready to use it if the situation deteriorates more than you expect.
If you are looking for disaster preparedness supplies or survival kits so you are prepared for the next big one, we have it here at Shepherd Survival Supply.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

August Facebook Giveaway

If you haven't already found us on Facebook now is the time! This month we are giving away a Benchmade 556 Mini Griptilian pocket knife, a $70 value!!




Benchmade knives are some the best pocket knives on the market. This is a great addition to your survival kit, every day carry kit, or a great tool to start you off in your path to preparedness! The winner will get to choose either a black or pink handle.

To enter the contest follow these steps:
1. Like us on Facebook
2. Share our Link
3. Like the giveaway post.

You must complete all three steps to enter!! Winner will be announced September 1.