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How can we better prepare our homes for flooding?

A reader asks Tess how to get more prepared for floods.

If flood water touched my food, can I still use it?

A readers preparedness pantry was flooded and wants to know if the food is able to be salvaged.

How can I avoid radiation exposure?

The radiation from Fukiskima is still a concern for many. A reader asks what she can do to be better prepared for radiation levels.

Can I use previously used bottles for water storage?

A readers asks which types of containers can be used to store water for emergencies.

How do I create a year’s supply of food?

A reader has decided to start a food storage pantry for her family and is not sure where to start. Tess provides suggested foods, lists the most common mistakes in food storage, how to store food and much more information to help this reader get started.

An organic garden on a spring morning

What advice do you have for those starting survival gardens?

Many preppers want to garden in order to create a personal food source. A readers asks Tess what advice she has for those starting survival gardens.

antibiotics list

What options do I have for buying antibiotics?

As preppers, we want to be prepared for anything that may come our way. A reader wants to know what option she has for purchasing antibiotics.

Should I buy 5 gallon buckets from my bakery?

A reader asks if its a good idea to buy food buckets from her local bakery.

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Are there any natural ways to prolong my food?

If you don’t have oxygen absorbers to prolong your dry goods, what do you use? A reader asks Tess this very important question. Learn some natural remedies to prolong your food storage without the use of oxygen absorbers.

Which containers can I use for food storage?

A reader asks Tess about using non-food grade containers as a method for storing food.

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