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Power's Out. What's Still Safe to Eat?

Power's Out. What's Still Safe to Eat?

The 4-hour fridge rule, the 48-hour freezer rule, how to stretch both - and what never spoils.

Power's Out. What's Still Safe to Eat?

The 4-hour fridge rule, the 48-hour freezer rule, how to stretch both - and what never spoils.

Survival Water Straws: What They Can and Can't Do

Survival Water Straws: What They Can and Can't Do

Not every survival straw is created equal, and not every water source is safe to sip from. Here's what a personal water filter can and can't do—and how to make...

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Survival Water Straws: What They Can and Can't Do

Not every survival straw is created equal, and not every water source is safe to sip from. Here's what a personal water filter can and can't do—and how to make...

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How to Collect and Transport Drinking Water Safely

How to Collect and Transport Drinking Water Safely

How to Collect and Transport Drinking Water Safely Once your stored drinking water runs low, finding additional water becomes a priority. That water might come from a nearby lake, river,...

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How to Collect and Transport Drinking Water Safely

How to Collect and Transport Drinking Water Safely Once your stored drinking water runs low, finding additional water becomes a priority. That water might come from a nearby lake, river,...

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How to Get Drinking Water from Your Water Heater

How to Get Drinking Water from Your Water Heater

How to Get Drinking Water from Your Water Heater When the water stops flowing from your faucet, it’s easy to assume you’re completely out of options. But in many homes,...

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How to Get Drinking Water from Your Water Heater

How to Get Drinking Water from Your Water Heater When the water stops flowing from your faucet, it’s easy to assume you’re completely out of options. But in many homes,...

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Water Storage for Apartments and Small Homes

Water Storage for Apartments and Small Homes

Emergency Water Storage for Apartments and Small Homes When people think about emergency water storage, they often picture garages filled with barrels or large outdoor tanks. That can be discouraging...

Water Storage for Apartments and Small Homes

Emergency Water Storage for Apartments and Small Homes When people think about emergency water storage, they often picture garages filled with barrels or large outdoor tanks. That can be discouraging...

Canned Meat vs Freeze Dried

Canned Meat vs Freeze Dried

Canned Meat vs. Freeze-Dried Meals — What’s Really Better? When building an emergency food supply, the options can get overwhelming fast. Freeze-dried meals (which promise decades of shelf life) come...

Canned Meat vs Freeze Dried

Canned Meat vs. Freeze-Dried Meals — What’s Really Better? When building an emergency food supply, the options can get overwhelming fast. Freeze-dried meals (which promise decades of shelf life) come...