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21 DIY Emergency Preparedness Hacks

11/14/2012



(BF)  Hurricane Sandy is here. How many everlasting Crisco candles have you got on hand?

1. Strap a headlamp onto a water jug to make a light.

Strap a headlamp onto a water jug to make a light.
Source: pinterest.com

2. Make a candle out of Crisco.

Make a candle out of Crisco.

Get directions here

3. Or out of olive oil.

Or out of olive oil.

Get directions here

4. Stock up on batteries and keep them organized and protected from water damage.

Stock up on batteries and keep them organized and protected from water damage.
Source: bhg.com

5. Convert AAA batteries to AA batteries with tin foil.

Convert AAA batteries to AA batteries with tin foil.

Get directions at Lifehacker

6. Coat windows with vinegar-water solution to hinder frost.

Coat windows with vinegar-water solution to hinder frost.

Use a solution of three parts white distilled vinegar to one part water.

Source: us.123rf.com

7. Pack an emergency preparedness kit for your pet.

Pack an emergency preparedness kit for your pet.

Include a towel, food, water, an extra food dish, a leash, a toy, and any medicine.

8. Protect important documents.

Protect important documents.

9. This includes a list of phone numbers that you might not have memorized anymore because of cell phones.

This includes a list of phone numbers that you might not have memorized anymore because of cell phones.

10. Store matches in a mason jar with a strikable lid.

Store matches in a mason jar with a strikable lid.

Get directions here

11. Make an electricity-free refrigerator.

Make an electricity-free refrigerator.

Get directions from GIzmodo

Source: gizmodo.com

12. Keep flashlights in smart places.

Keep flashlights in smart places.

13. Make sandwich bread in a tin can.

Make sandwich bread in a tin can.

Not sure if this actually works but really want to find out.

14. Make a freezer-fail detector.

Make a freezer-fail detector.

It can be hard to know if your power went out while you were on vacation. If it did, your food might not be safe. Fill a jar halfway with water then freeze on its side. Put the jar upright before you leave and take note if the water has melted and refrozen to find out.

Source: pinterest.com

15. Learn how to properly deal with human waste when you lose water.

Learn how to properly deal with human waste when you lose water.

Information here

16. Make firestarter balls out of dryer lint and petroleum jelly.

Make firestarter balls out of dryer lint and petroleum jelly.

Get directions here

17. Build a tiny stove out of tin cans.

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18. Keep 100 gallons of clean water in your tub with a WaterBob.

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19. Know what needs to take up space in your fridge and what doesn’t.

Know what needs to take up space in your fridge and what doesn't.

Download a food storage chart here

20. Learn How to Use the Internet When the Internet Is Gone

Learn How to Use the Internet When the Internet Is Gone

 

21. Hide an emergency supply of chocolate in your storm kit.

Hide an emergency supply of chocolate in your storm kit.