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I would like to have discussed complete portable Preparedness products – Those that can be carried by an individual. I fly an airplane and many time cross fairly remote areas .. My questions revolve around what type of food products have long term viability – light to carry, and could sustain 2-3 persons while you attempted to trek back to civilization. What are the best food types / forms – energy food bars ? Hiker’s type packaged meals ? etc..



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I have been flaking my own oatmeal from oat groats with the flaker that EE sells. It is great but it is hand crank. We are getting alot of exercise.

julie Rust

I love the new site. Info is great. I live in a condo. I would love to hear how people find places to store food and water.

B

this place is awesome. we work hard to bring your deals to everyone we know. sometimes id like to have several catalogs to hand out. thank you for being such a great company.

I would like to see a discussion on the reliable use of safety masks, gloves, etc. I just recently read that N95 masks will not block flu viruses, as we've been led to believe.

I would like to learn the best way to collect and purify my water if I have to for an extended period of time.

Storing water. This looks like it'll be a great site—I'll be back!

I'd say what to do in Tornado's since I'm from Utah & have never been in one. 72 hours kits are always good too.

Great site! Always helpful in time of need. As a volunteer firefighter I am an advocate for making sure people are prepared. In the coming months I'd like to see blog's about hurricane prepardness. Keep up the great work!

Love your new blog! I would like to know about how to preserve grains and rice and how to keep bugs out of them.

I'd like to see more information about storage time frames. What conditions are best for long term storage of dry goods and of can or wet goods. The dates on some things are ""suggested use by dates", or are the hard and fast?

I need information on items good for people who can not eat wheat and how to find spelt, and ideas on storage and grinding.

I'd love to hear what systems people have used to inventory / maintain their food storage. What type of systems are out there, how they work, etc.

"Should we have different emergency packs for the different seasons of the year?"

I would love to see information about water storage. How long, how to store, different storage containers, storing for years vs. storing for months (like for storm outages and things), purification, etc. Thanks! Sara

if you cant build a fire , purify water, or make or have shelter u r up a creek , call be prepared .com
larry

I would like to see a discussion board called something like "emergency preparedness for dummies". There are so many of us out there who are just learning and starting our supplies and need good advice. Recipes and ideas could be posted as well, also recipes not only including products that you currently sell but, recipes for things you may can, etc.

Thanks for providing one-stop place for learning preparedness.

I am soooo excited about this new blog! Thanks for getting it rolling!

I would love to see some of your recipes for how to use the emergency foods. I'd think that mixing and adding seasonings would help to create more variety when simply re hydrating can become mundane.

I'd also love to know more about how WE can prepare foods that we have grown in our own gardens!

I would be interested in complete menus that would be drawn from only storage food items. Something that would be nutritionally complete (or nearly)and would be realistic if needed for, say, a week. It could be designed on the idea of a meal for one person, but multiplied for as many as might be in a family. Thank you.

"What preparedness topic or question would you like discussed on our blog in the coming months?"

I would like to learn more about cooking with foods storage. I like to be able to cook healthy meals for my family in any event.

Great idea on the Blog! I would like to see an easy to follow guides that addresses common threats, moving to longer duration events.

I know that FEMA and others have materials, but just to read them is a daunting task.

If EE had a protocol for Utility Outage, High Winds, Plan for contacting relatives, Plan for important papers, etc., I could prioritize, plan & train the kids.

Thanks for all the tips on preparedness. I love the monthly emails — good reminders to always be working on emergency preparedness.

Camille
Gainesville, Florida

I would like information on pet emergency preparedness.

I would love to see information on surviving an EMP attack,what kinds of conatiners are best to put any radios, spare medical machines like a nebulizer, inverter in so they would be useful after and when needed?

KimT

I would love to see more about vegetarian options.

I would like more information on storing food that you grow yourself. Canning, dehydrating, etc. I want to start using a pressure canner and it is hard to find trustworthy recommendations.

How to obtain water and what is the best method of storage.

I would really like to see a "emergency preparedness for dummies" discussion board. I am learning about gardening, canning, and using some of the tools and recipes that come with some of those. Frankly, I can use all the information I can get. Like what flower budding is what veggie or fruit, etc. Something non-confusing.

I've added this blog to my "favorties" and will check it often. Enjoyed the story about the canned seeds. I have some canned so it is good to know they stay good for so long. May heaven bless everyone's garden this year.
Kristine

I love the new site but I love the food more!

Ross C
Colorado

Could you please discuss what should be in a good first aid kit, including a manual or directions for use? I would really like to see that.

Mollyanne

Count me in, looking foreward to the new site

I would like to read about how a large family can be prepared without breaking the bank. Money-saving strategies will help big families be ready for emergencies in the long-term without giving them a financial emergency in the short-term. Also, once the preparedness is complete, how to keep things rotated and fresh would be an interesting topic.

I would like to hear of ideas to keep children busy in an emergency situation.

A tip I heard yesterday is to have some pipe cleaners. They can be bent and reshaped endlessly.

I would love to read a discussion on various sprouting methods, and what methods work best for various sprouting seeds.

I would like to see some preparedness information for military families who move frequently. How can we be adequately prepared, yet still be able to pick up and move our entire home sometimes with only weeks notice

I'd love to see some real detail, backed by facts when and if you do put some presentations together. I.E. An example would be answering "all" the questions about water or any issue. Why store barrells on wood? Explain why they should use potable containers only. Why you shouldn't use a standard garden hose. When we have the best water in the World, what is "really" needed to preserve it and for how long will it last?
Patrick

We would like more information on water storage.

Also, please add yeast intolerance and sugar/simple sugars restriction due to same to Richard C Haven's list of dietary restrictions.

Love the site. I blog all the time and think this will be a great way to share information.

I would love more information on water storage and more specific health guidelines on what amounts per adault are recommended to be stored.(i.e. grains, water, ect)

I would like to know what the simplest and easiest necessities for survival for seniors and families without a lot of money to invest.

I would love recipes using your products. I love the site it is great!

I would like to see some info on gmo foods and whether or not any of your grains or products contain said gm.

I like the blog and the site rework.
How about writing on how we can utilize sustainability in preparedness. Recycling and the green initiatives haven't been mentioned much in my preparedness circles.
Being prepared and being concerned about stewardship of resources should work hand in hand.

Ralph Dutcher
CERT instructor, Monroe County Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator.
Rochester, NY

Love the site!! I would like to learn cheaper ways to build up our storage and emergency items.

Please compare the different storage containers for water — shelf life, cost, etc., as well as how to store different types of water (ie. tap water, well water, spring water, etc.) Thanks for the blog!

I would like to see more on Pandemic preparedness, as well as comments about a possible EMP attack. Those seem to be the two most credible possibilities that we could be faced with. Great site and blog! Keep it up!

I would like more information about food storage for people with gluten intolerance.

I would like to see information about cooking with alternative fuel sources.

a discussion on the practicality and construction of a combination underground fallout shelter, tornado shelter, food storage facility.