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The future may be unknown, but it's always nice to have a plan for the unthinkable. For example, Utahns live where many faults are present and are therefore likely to experience earthquakes; there have also been overflown rivers during extremely wet months, and mudslides, not to mention blizzards that make traveling inconceivable. During any type of disaster, the need for food, water and shelter are necessary to survive. Bring peace of mind to your family with these emergency options that will help you prepare for the worst, save a little cash, and keep you well fed incase anything does occur.
There are many options out there for food storage, and emergency food supplies, but most people agree having some is better than having none. A quick and lightweight option for a crisis may be a 4-day emergency food supply that is perfect for two people, like the one Family Storehouse offers. There is plenty of food and drink mixes that are sealed in Mylar pouches and packed in a 3-gallon pail, all that weighs less than 10 pounds. It can even be stored in a trunk for quick access on the road. See the deal.
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Other people may prefer to have food storage that is saved and used for greater time periods, and perfect for an emergency with an undetermined length. Deseret Food Store offers a variety of options for those who want smaller month kits, to those who are looking for larger emergency kits that last from 1-year to even 3-years. With quality products that are ready to eat by just adding water, and sealed in Mylar pouches, these kits will be ready and waiting in the event of a disaster. Deseret Food Store offers a shelf life of 25 years, giving peace of mind for years to come. See the 1-month deal. See the 1-year deal.
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For those on top of their food storage and 72-hour kit rotations, the best option may not be to purchase the heavy-duty food emergency materials, but to build and restructure their own kits to the perfect fit of their families. In order to build a kit though, an easy and portable way to carry all the supplies is necessary. A backpack may be the perfect fit for your needs, and not just any backpack, but a durable, adjustable and multi-pocketed bag from Survivalkit.com. With this bag, you can get all the necessary items for your personal kit ready - from water, to a can opener and food, extra socks, matches, batteries and some extra cash. Don't forget the flashlight, and a rechargeable one from Goal Zero Bolt will brighten your day in a power outage, or during the night. With those all squared away, you'll have everything you'll need to carry with you in a convenient place. See the backpack deal. See the flashlight deal.
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No one ever knows when disaster could strike, so keep your families from experiencing extra pain by preparing for the future.
