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Food & Firemaking

We humans can go several weeks without food, but think about it...how well will you function? Have you ever tried fasting for a full day? Two days? Try it.

Headaches, loss of energy, confusion, and lack of focus can all happen within 12 hours of your last meal.

How long can your kids go without eating? Ours can go a whopping 12 minutes...

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Use a Compass

Almost all of us carry instantly updated maps and GPS systems in our pockets these days in our phones, reducing the threat of being lost to almost nil.

But what would happen if you didn't have your phone, or the battery died, or your Tom-Tom took a swim? What if you just don't get any signal where you are?

Lets look at the old fashioned, never-fail navigation tool: the humble compass.

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Emergency Shelter & Bedding

You and your family should make an evacuation plan so you know where to go if you needed to leave your home.

Typical Emergency Shelter options outside of the home:

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