Many people are overwhelmed by the idea of prepping. That isn’t a big surprise. The thought of gathering up a year’s worth of supplies is pretty intimidating.
So I am going to do a series of Baby Steps posts to help everyone get started.
The Baby Steps will be based on the 5 month preparedness calendar written by the Center for Preparedness Education and the recommendations from FEMA.
Now that you have gone shopping, you have a few more tasks to do. First, go through your pantry and mark the expiration date on each perishable item with the black Sharpie. Make sure it is easy to see when each item expires.
Organize your pantry so the things that expire first are in the front. These are things you will want to use first. You may also find that some things are past the expiration date. Throw them away to make room for newer items.
And finally, do a little research to find out what kind of disasters are common where you live. This will give you an idea of what you are preparing for and give you a clearer game plan.
Tomorrow’s post will help you find out about the potential hazards in your state.
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