Mountain House Food: Being Content vs. Being Hungry in a Disaster

Georgia’s Get Ready Program

Here is a nice video put out by the State of Georgia and their “Get Ready” campaign. It tells about the need for preparedness and a ready kit.

Here’s the link:

A Message from Georgia’s County Commissioners: Get Ready Georgia!

Insider says Gulf states will be evacuated

“We’re going to have to evacuate the gulf states,” says Matt Simmons, founder of Simmons and Co., an oil investment firm. “Can you imagine evacuating 20 million people? . . . This story is 80 times worse than I thought.”

I reported in a previous post that rumors are rampant that the government is secretly forming a Gulf states evacuation plan. Now, here is an industry insider voicing his own concerns of evacuation. In light of all this, let’s discuss emergency preparedness measures for Gulf coast residents.

Everyone should have a 72-hour emergency kit in their vehicle for each member of their family. Also, each family member should have at least 72-hours of emergency freeze dried food. You should also have water, and some extra clothing and shoes.

Get your emergency preparedness supplies now before panic sets into the Gulf.

Here is the link to the Washington Post article:

Each day, another way to define worst-case for oil spill

Rumors are Flying About the Gulf Being Evacuated

The rumors are rampant on the net. Many sources are saying the government is secretly drawing up plans for a mass evacuation of the Gulf of Mexico coastline. I have no idea if this is true and I was unable to confirm it. However, it did get me to thinking.

Along with the oil gushing from the broken pipe a mile under the surface, toxic gases are spewing forth and killing marine life and causing some in the Gulf to be sickened. In Florida, a couple people have actually died.

If the Gulf coast is evacuated, you better have 72-hour emergency kits and freeze dried food in your car, ready to go at a moment’s notice. You’ll need a 72-hour kit and a minimum of 72-hours of food for each person in your family. You should also have water, clothing, and shoes in each vehicle.

Get your 72-hour Emergency Kits and Mountain House 72-hour Emergency Meal Kits now, before panic sets in. If the Gulf coast is not evacuated, you can at least eat the food and you’ll have an emergency preparedness kit for each member of your family.

Here’s a link to just one of the articles on the subject:

BP Oil Spill: A Slippery Slope to FEMA Detention Camps?

High Food Costs Sting Poorer Nations

Poorer nations are feeling the effect of higher food costs. Some families are being forced to give up meat, fruite, and even tomatoes.

Food is costing up to 70% of family income in nations from Pakistan, to Argentina, to Congo. Many governments are blaming dry weather and high fuel costs. In some countries, like India, food is costing up to three times what it did two years ago.

When these problems will hit the U.S. is unknown. So far inflation is still somewhat in check, but an economic crash seems to be more likely with each passing day. That is why you need to store extra food for your family.

Most economists believe the U.S. will face the same crisis as Greece. Store food today while it is available. You will enjoy the peace-of-mind it brings.

Here is the original article:

Surging costs hit food security in poorer nations

Family Fallout Shelter from 1957

When the going gets tough, the tough sit back and enjoy their food storage. That’s right. Nowadays, being prepared is no longer the realm of survivalist types.

More and more, people are concerned about what will happen if there is a long-term national economic emergency. Or if there is a major terrorist attack. Or if they lose their job. During these times, how will they provide for their family? More importantly, how will they feed their family?

They’re called Preppers, and the prepper mindset has now hit the mainstream. In a world where global economic collapse seems more likely everyday, everyday Americans are taking stock and stocking up. Just what are they stockup up on? Long term food storage, it’s what’s for dinner when all hell breaks loose. No longer the realm of fanatics, families make the decision to store food and water to help make it through a prolonged emergency.

Preppers are a group of self-sufficient men and women who make it their goal to be prepared when disaster strikes. From natural catastrophes to economic meltdowns to nuclear attacks, the preppers’ goal is simple. Carry on as usual, even when catastrophe strikes.

Over recent years, a huge community of preppers has developed. They are organized, researched, and happy to share their knowledge with others. Do a search on the web and you’ll find blogs, podcasts, forums, and YouTube videos on everything from food storage to how to survive a nuclear attack.

People are waking up to the fact that they cannot rely on the government for their personal safety and survival. Even the U.S. government is telling people to store a minimum of 3 days of food and water for every member of the family.

At the top of preppers list is a supply of food and water for their family. Here the possibilities are many. You can start by bring extra items home from the grocery store. Or you can get a 3 month supply of food for each member of your family. The Mormons encourage their congregations to have a years supply of food for each member of the family.

You can get take this to whatever you want. Just know that you will probably no longer be considered crazy if you made some preparations. Three years ago, economic collapse seemed far away. Today, it looks like it’s coming and there’s no stopping it.

Do your family a favor. Store food and water today before economic collapse occurs. Your family’s life will be so much easier when it does.