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	Do I really need a 72 Hour Kit? - Part 1   Heard 1820 times Do I really need a 72 hour kit and if so, what should be in it? Is the kit the same for every purpose? Is the term "72 Hour Kit" too general and just a way to say "Be Prepared"? This lesson is just the tip of the iceberg, but lays the groundwork for what you will need to get through the first 72 hours of a "Shelter in Place" scenario.
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	Selecting a Generator   Heard 1236 times When selecting a generator there are four major factors to consider; your use of the generator, the output of the generator, the fuel used and the cost. While these for basics will generally dirve your purchase, additional factors may also come into play. Lets discuss it.
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	Table Top Exercises - Not just for Governments!   Heard 842 times During a conversation the other day, government use of tabletop exercises came up. The group decided to do a quick tabletop exercise of our own during lunch and we discovered holes in our own emergency preparedness. Can tabletop exercises work for you too?
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	CODE READY - Hat Tip to the great state of Minnesota   Heard 742 times Minnesota has just introduced its new CODE READY awaredness program. The program encourages its residents to become prepared and aware and stands as a decent model for other states to follow. Check it out at www.codeready.org
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	Should I own a Firearm for Emergency Situations?   Heard 789 times One of the most common questions I get is What type of Gun should I have for emergencies?. I think that the more appropriate question needs to be Should I own a Gun for emergencies?. We'll talk about exactly that today.
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	Securing your Equipment and stored supplies   Heard 757 times You've stocked your pantry, gassed up your generator, gathered radios, batteries and a host of other supplies. Have you though about what it will take to prevent someone from stealing it when you need it most?
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	The Day After - Food for thought   Heard 759 times At a recent Government workshop, Homeland Security and the Defense Department discussed the contingencies for responding to a nuclear terrorist attack. Today we will briefly look at the government responce and whether it is our best individual responce.
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	Situational Awareness - How to prepare for the unexpected.   Heard 2350 times Given the recent increase in public assaults, having a high degree of awareness of your situation at any time may be the edge you need. The difference between being a casualty and a survivor may be your attentiveness to your surroundings.
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	Kids and Pets - Making emergencies easier on them.   Heard 691 times Accomodating Kids and Pets in an emergency or disaster cn be as easy or as difficult as you prepare it to be. Listen in for a few tips here. No pets or Kids? Check out the interesting tips anyway, you will not be sorry.
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	Long Term Food Storage of Dry Goods   Heard 805 times Shirlee asks how to extend her pantry system into a long term food storage program to help reduce her food costs and prepare for a long term emergency. Find out how you can do this yourself rather than purchasing expensive prepackaged alternatives.
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	Executive Orders, FEMA and their affect on Preparedness   Heard 708 times Sarah writes in to express her concern that her preparations may be taken from her in times of an emergency. She wants to know how FEMA would react to her well prepared food store and if their are any executive orders on the books that would allow her goods to be redistributed from her during a disaster.
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	Preparing your Car   Heard 772 times This weekend I had the opportunity to help out a fellow motorist who was in need of a basic repair. Having some basic preparations available in your car can make for better travel for yourself and others. This lesson will review what to carry with you in your car.
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	Purifying Water   Heard 838 times Water is the essence of life. Without it we lose motor skills and brain function quickly. Do you know how to make the water you can find clean enough to drink? Listen in to find out.
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	Preparing for Evacuation   Heard 965 times An emergency evacuation can happen to anyone, from the shorline homeowner displaced by a storm to the midwesterner displaced by a gas leak. When it does happen to you will you be ready? This lesson will give you the advice you need to be more prepared than the masses.
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	10 Simple Steps to a More Prepared Lifestyle.   Heard 715 times Today I outline 10 simple things that everyone should do to help make themselevs prepared in the event of an emergency of disaster. Listen in to see if you can lead a more prepared life and how easy preparedness can really be.
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	Which is safer, the Country or the City?   Heard 709 times A conversation this week brings up the question of relative safety. Which is safer during an emergency, the city or the country? Like the story about the Country Mouse and City Mouse, they each have their own risks, and rewards.
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	Bird Flu - Real Threat or Hysteria?   Heard 650 times A listener emails us this week to ask about the Bird Flu. Is the Bird Flu a Rela Threat or just a bunch of Hysteria driven by the Media? What preparations should I make for a Pandemic Flu if one were to arise? How can I protect my family?
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	Selecting a First Aid Kit   Heard 693 times With 40% of all american homes lacking one, it is no surprise that I commonly get the question, What should I look for when selecting a First Aid Kit? From the inexpensive store bought kits to stocking your own trauma bag, we'll discuss it here.
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	Stocking Your Pantry   Heard 706 times A recent study shows that the average American household maintains a three day supply of food and other essential items. Compared with just a few decades ago this is a startling statistic. In the event of a long term loss of service or emergency, this statistic will prove even more startling in its results. This lesson will help you prepare your pantry for an emergency and help you save money.
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	Do I really need a 72 Hour Kit? - Part 2   Heard 691 times Having covered the basics of Shelter, Food and Water in Part !, we continue on to discuss additional preparations to bring comfort and security to your 72 hour Shelter in Place emergency.
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	Introduction - Just what should I prepare for anyhow?   Heard 636 times This introduction to Practical Preparedness reviews the most basic question in being prepared. Prepared for what? This episode reviews the types of things that the average family needs to be aware of and sets the groundwork for upcoming episodes.
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