Simply Preparing

Survival blog for disaster and emergency preparedness.

Beginning Prepping

How Potassium Iodide May Save Your Life During A Nuclear Event

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If there was a terrorist attack or nuclear disaster one of the biggest concerns would be exposure to harmful levels of  radiation.   Potassium Iodide (IOSAT)  keeps you safe by saturating your thyroid with a *this post contains affiliate links beneficial form of iodine which prevents your body from absorbing radioactive iodine, produced during a nuclear event. What Is … [Read more...] about How Potassium Iodide May Save Your Life During A Nuclear Event

Why You Need Sillcock Keys in Your Emergency Preparedness Kits

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An inexpensive prep,  *this post contains affiliate links sillcock keys can be the means to access emergency water.  Turning the water off in a building can still leave water  in the pipes.  This hydration could be the factor that allows your family to survive a catastrophic event.  Simply locate the water spigot on a commercial or public building, and use your sillcock key to … [Read more...] about Why You Need Sillcock Keys in Your Emergency Preparedness Kits

Purify Water Simply and Effectively

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Learning how to purify water is one of the first skills a Prepper must have.  Storing water is only the first step in your emergency water preparedness plan. While we've shown you ways to store water for an emergency, you're going to want to have a way to filter and purify outside drinking sources..  Filtering and Purifying Water Filtering water removes things the eye can see … [Read more...] about Purify Water Simply and Effectively

Choosing The Best Emergency Face Mask

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As I write this post, parts of the country are either flooded or fleeing the path of Hurricane Irma.  Other states, Oregon, Washington and California are on fire.  If there was ever a time to begin preparing your family for an emergency, now has to be it.  One item that should be in every family's preparedness kit is an emergency face mask. *this post contains affiliate … [Read more...] about Choosing The Best Emergency Face Mask