Welcome to The Prepared Virginian!

This year we will be participating in an experiment called Project Noah. Over the course of the year we will be making weekly posts which will include assignments which, if followed, can help your family be better prepared for emergencies.

We also plan to share our own family's journey to being better prepared as the year unfolds.
Thanks for joining us!

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

PROJECT NOAH-FEBRUARY WEEKS #7-8

So...you may have noticed I missed a couple of weeks there. I apologize.

Getting back on track!

Purchase Items

1. 6 lbs. of yeast (essential for turning wheat into bread). Freezing extends shelf life.

2. Something from the Dry-Pack. (Wheat, Flour or Potatoes)

3. 5 cans Cream of Mushroom Soup-write date with permanent marker

4. 1 bottle multi-vitamins

Activity (FHE or Saturday)

Video or photograph your home’s belongings for insurance purposes and fun family memories. Don’t forget to open the cupboards, show closets and garage. Have your kids give a guided tour of their rooms. Make a backup copy and store at another location i.e.: work, relative’s or friend’s house.

NEW CATEGORY!!!

Each month we will add suggestions for "Emergency Essentials."

This month's item is a batteryless radio (solar or crank powered)

March Dry Pack items are Powdered Milk, Macaroni, and Rice.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

PROJECT NOAH-FEBRUARY WEEK #6

Purchase Items

1. 6 lbs. of salt

2. Think long term! It’s time to plant bare-root fruit trees or berry canes. Consider “fruit salad” trees (four fruits on one root stalk) or mixed apple trees for a variety all in one, or an espalier tree for very limited space. If you have a wet patch in your yard or a fence or hill to cover, berries love extra water and something to climb.

3. Fire-proof box

Activity (FHE or Saturday)

Make copies of your deeds, titles, insurance policies, social security cards, birth certificates and other important papers. Put the originals in a fire-proof box. Store extra copies at a trusted relative’s house or bank deposit box.

Dry Pack  

February’s items are Wheat, Flour & Potatoes.