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The Family Go-Bag: What to Pack for 72 Hours
In an emergency you might have 10 minutes to grab a bag and go. Here is exactly what to put in it.
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How to Store Food the Right Way
You do not need expensive survival food. Regular grocery store food, stored well, will feed your family for a long time.
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Power Outage Safety: Generators and Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas you cannot see or smell. It is one of the biggest dangers after storms and ice when families use generators and heaters.
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How to Build a Simple Faraday Cage
A Faraday cage is a closed metal container that helps shield small backup electronics from electrical surges. It is an optional, low-cost project.
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