Water

100 Gallons Of Emergency Water Storage In 15 Minutes

June 4, 2018 By ParkerMama

Water is a first priority in the preparedness world, and for good reason. In as little as three days without water, humans die. Because of this, we talk a lot about water on this blog. Today we are going to talk about how to attain 100 gallons of emergency water storage in as little as 15 minutes. How Much Emergency Water Storage Do You Need? Generally about 8 bottles of … [Read more...] about 100 Gallons Of Emergency Water Storage In 15 Minutes

Why You Need Sillcock Keys in Your Emergency Preparedness Kits

September 18, 2017 By ParkerMama

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

September 12, 2017 By ParkerMama

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

Preparedness makes more sense now than ever.

As we move through 2026, it’s clear that the world is shifting in ways many of us can feel — even if we can’t always predict what’s next. In recent years we’ve seen global supply chain disruptions, international conflicts affecting energy and food markets, extreme weather events across multiple continents, cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, economic uncertainty, inflation, and rising costs for everyday essentials.

From global pandemics to geopolitical tensions and natural disasters happening around the world, the message is the same: stability isn’t guaranteed.

Whether or not you believe we’re headed toward a major global reset, there are plenty of everyday realities that make preparedness practical — not extreme. Job loss. Health emergencies. Severe storms. Power outages. Supply shortages. Economic downturns.

Preparedness isn’t about panic.

It’s about positioning your family to respond calmly when life throws the unexpected your way.

We’ve found that the more intentional emergency planning my family does, the less I worry about the big “what ifs.” When you have food storage in place, backup plans for power and water, and practical skills to lean on, uncertainty feels manageable.

That peace of mind is powerful.

Here at Simply Preparing, we share the survival tips, preparedness strategies, and practical systems we’ve learned along the way — from pantry building and food storage to emergency planning and self-reliance skills. Our goal is not to create fear, but to create confidence.

And we hope you’ll join the conversation.

Preparedness is not a solo journey. We all bring different experiences, lessons, and perspectives to the table. Share what you’ve learned. Ask questions. Leave comments. We grow stronger and smarter together.

Now, let’s get started prepping.

Pick a post and begin reading. At the end of every article, the blog will randomly suggest three additional preparedness posts to explore. Set aside just 10 minutes a day to build your knowledge base. Small, consistent steps add up faster than you think.

Because when it comes to preparedness, we’re never truly “done” learning — and we’re never wrong for being ready.

Let’s prepare wisely.