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10 Min Preparedness Projects

Getting prepared for emergencies can feel overwhelming and time consuming.

These projects will help you get started just 10 minutes at a time!

Know Your Phone Numbers (10 Minute Preparedness Project)

May 22, 2022 //  by Simple Family Preparedness

How many phone calls do you make each day?  How many of those phone numbers that you are calling do you have memorized?  Do you know your spouse's number?  Do you know your parents' and siblings'?  …

Froze Water to Be Prepared In Case of a Power Outage

May 22, 2022 //  by Simple Family Preparedness

One of the most frustrating results of a power outage is losing the food in your fridge and freezer.  If your power goes out, you want your freezer foods to last as long as possible. One thing …

Meet a Neighbor to Be Prepared in Case of an Emergency

May 22, 2022 //  by Simple Family Preparedness

  One of the best resources you will have in an emergency are your neighbors. In our first world society today, the majority of us simply don't have the wide variety of skills our ancestors …

Have a Manual Can Opener in Case of an Power Outage

May 21, 2022 //  by Simple Family Preparedness

Do you only own an electric can opener?  Well, if you store any food at all, it is likely that a lot of it is in cans.  What would happen if you no longer had electricity?  It may only …

How to Make a Sleep Station to Always Be Prepared

May 21, 2022 //  by Simple Family Preparedness

Create a "station" near where you sleep.  This could be under your bed or in a dresser drawer.  Just make sure you can access it quickly.  Put a few items there that you may need if woken up by an …

Keep Your Power Out Supplies Together: A 10 Min Prep Project

May 15, 2022 //  by Simple Family Preparedness

Here is a little fictional story that may seem familiar to some of you... You come home after dark (around 5:30 pm in the winter) to find the power is out.Darn!  WHERE did you put those …

Easy Fire Escape Plan: 10 Min Preparedness Project

May 14, 2022 //  by Simple Family Preparedness

I think most of us can admit that we understand how common fires are. However, it’s one of those situations where we assume that it won’t happen to us. We like to believe that we’re cautious and that …

Severe Weather Preparedness

How to Prepare for Severe Weather

June 20, 2018 //  by Simple Family Preparedness

  The weather can, often times, be unpredictable. If you are caught off guard by the unexpected, will you be able to survive? Severe weather preparedness is essential in the event of an emergency. You …

Update Your Passwords: Printable and Online Options

September 22, 2015 //  by Simple Family Preparedness

You may have heard the saying "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."  This couldn't be more true when it comes to identity theft.   The steps you might take to prevent it are incredibly …

My Favorite First Aid App (it’s Free)

April 27, 2015 //  by Simple Family Preparedness

First aid can be a tough subject.  Obviously, most of us would want to help someone else who was in trouble.  But, some thoughts might keep you from offering assistance:   What if I can't …

Create a Medication List: A 10 Min E-Prep Project

March 11, 2015 //  by Simple Family Preparedness

If I were to ask you to name all the medicines you take and their dosages, could you do it? What if I were to ask you to name all the medicines your immediate family members take and their dosages, …

10 min project: Put together one jar meal

November 24, 2014 //  by Simple Family Preparedness

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