Tag: kit

We All Scream For Freeze-Dried Ice Cream!

Our friend Magi’s comment on yesterday’s post reminded me of my childhood… Or, more specifically, visits to OMSI where I got to indulge in the very special treat of freeze-dried […]

Prepare-aphernalia: Shelf-Stable Salmon

I can’t think of anything that would be more comforting after a disaster than some carb-filled macaroni and cheese. Or how about a salmon fillet and a side of rice? […]

Prepare-aphernalia: Meal In A (Hot) Can

When disaster strikes, you might not have a microwave. Seems pretty obvious that when the power goes out, so does the potential for hot food. Or does it? For years, […]

SPAM Saves The Day

Have you ever tried SPAM? I have. In fact, I just ate some on Tuesday night — green eggs and SPAM, actually. If you haven’t tried it, it’s basically an […]

Beat The Clock!

Can you gather four disaster kit items from a supermarket in less than 60 seconds? Before scaring others with your mad-dash through Safeway, practice this challenge online! The coolest part […]

Be Intergalactically Prepared!

Putting together a disaster kit shouldn’t feel like homework, it should be fun! Personalize your kit with some favorite books, tasty snacks and yes…even LIGHT SABER glow sticks! Available through […]

Rappin’ With Xploregon

Have you heard the Red Cross Rap? These teens from Camp Fire’s Xploregon program seem pretty well-versed in putting together a disaster kit. They’ve even got our Together We Prepare […]

Real World – Red Cross, CA

I don’t really know what’s going on with these cartoon preparedness videos from California’s Bay Area Red Cross, but I figured I’d share them with you fine people anyway. Red […]

Preparing Portland For The Undead

On a recent trip to Powell’s, I decided it was time to suck it up and read Pride and Prejudice. Much to my surprise however, I found that the living […]