How to Build a Water Rain Barrel
It’s easy to build a water rain barrel. The rain harvest can be an abundant source of water for your garden and for emergency drinking water if filtered or treated. Designing a rain barrel garden enhancement is a wise decision.
Be sure to get a rain barrel diverter or learn to install it on the water rain barrel that you build. A rain barrel diverter attaches to your existing downspout gutter system and funnels the rainwater into your waiting water rain barrel.
Use food grade barrels if you plan to drink the water in an emergency (filter or treat it first!). Also, a filter in the diverter is nice to have to keep the water clean. Keep the system closed to avoid breeding insects.
Learning about building or buying a rain barrel – the rain barrel “how to” is easy with all of the information available.
Check out all the following information about rain barrels:
I love my rain barrels. I have 4 barrels setup around the house. After many changes, I settled on this rain barrel design. It is well designed and …
Publish Date: 02/15/2009 16:33
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Rain-Barrel/
Here is a really cheap system for a rain water garden system:
DIY Cheapest Rain Barrel System EVER
Build your own rain barrel at home. Watch now.
Publish Date: 05/27/2010 18:50
http://manducagroup.com/diy-cheapest-rain-barrel-system-ever/
Watch these videos about rain barrels:
Take the time to learn about water rain barrels. You will have water for your garden and also water for you and your family in an emergency. Get started today!
How to Make a 72 Hour Emergency Kit
It’s easy to make a 72 hour emergency kit. For many people the hardest part is getting started. It’s always best to start with a master emergency preparedness list that you customize based on your individual needs.
We are all different so my kit will be different than yours. It is also a great idea to have 2 weeks of supplies instead of just 3 days. This is not hard to do and will give your family much needed extra security.
Start the process by checking out some of these resources:
Getting Started In Emergency Preparedness: Week Fourteen …
Others call them get out of Dodge bags (GOOD), and others call them 72-hour kits. I am going to call them emergency evacuation kits. They all serve the same purpose, to get you away from trouble. You will need one for your car, one for your work, and one for your home. When I say you, … http://www.72hours.org/go_bag.html. Wikipedia – Bug-Out Bag. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bug-out_bag. make sure you read the links within the article. Alpha Rubicon – Backpack Survival …
Publish Date: 05/29/2010 4:30
http://gsiep.blogspot.com/2010/05/week-fourteen-emergency-evacuation-kits.html
72-Hour Emergency Kit | Homeland Survival
72-Hour Family Emergency Supplies Kit The 72-Hour Emergency Kit should be individually tailored to meet the basic survival needs of your family for three.
Publish Date: 01/31/2001 16:00
http://www.homeland-survival.com/emergency-kits/72-hour-emergency-kit/
How to Keep a 72-hour Kit Up-to-Date: A Guide on Replacing old …
Most people do not have a 72-hour kit or any other emergency preparedness items stored for an emergency situation. It is very important to have a 72-hour kit, but the problem with the kits is that they have to be consistently updated. …
Publish Date: 02/17/2010 13:44
http://homemanagement.suite101.com/article.cfm/how-to-keep-a-72-hour-kit-up-to-date
Remember to provide some sort of personal defense because you never know what type of crime might break out in an emergency. You may never need it – but if you do – you’ll be glad you planned ahead.
Consider bright flashlights, pepper spray, whistles for all children, stun guns or whatever type of defense weapon you think you can handle. The most important way to protect yourself is to avoid trouble in the first place. Keep a low profile and don’t advertise that you have supplies. Be alert at all times.
Here are some videos about making a 72 hour emergency kit:
The most important thing is to get started today. Get some containers and start collecting what you need for each person. Remember to update them regularly. Put a note on your calender to check your kit every 6 months.
Just think how good you will feel when you have accomplished this task of making a 72 hour emergency kit for yourself and your family. Now keep going until you have 2 weeks and you will be much safer.
Emergency Preparedness Tips: Water
The very first thing you need to do when getting started on an emergency preparedness plan for you and your family is to get your drinking water supplies squared away.
It’s possible to live without food for weeks but you can only live without water for a few days before you begin to die.
If you have water you can stay healthy while you make your plan for survival. Other tips in this series will cover many areas of preparedness you need to consider.
But for now – go out and purchase enough cases of water bottles for your family for 2 weeks of drinking water. Get four water bottles for each person per day for 14 days. That’s 56 bottles per person. Most of these cases have 24 bottles in them. So a little more than 2 cases per person.
If you have 4 people in your family buy 10 cases. Get them on sale to save money. My local Walmart has water cases for less than $3.00 each.
As you can see, this is all easy to do and very inexpensive. Label each water case with the date you purchased it.
After about 6 months start rotating in a new case of water each month and using the old case. This keeps everything fresh and ready. Remember to put the date of purchase on the new water.
Keep all of your water supplies in a secure, cool and dark location.
Water for hygiene will come next, but right now get the life saving drinking water safely stored away.
Also, always keep your preparedness plans confidential. You don’t want 50 thirsty and desperate people at your door in a crisis looking for your family’s precious life saving water.
Taking this critical step in protecting your family is a major accomplishment and a great start to your family emergency preparedness plan.