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Emergency Communication Tools for Your 72-Hour Kit

Do you have a plan for communicating with loved ones after a disaster? It will be difficult, but not impossible if you plan ahead. The first step is to create a family disaster plan. This includes important information, such as…

June 23, 202172-Hour Kit

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Are Premade Bug Out Bags Any Good?

The Answer: Not Usually. At Priority Prepper, we are advocates for building your own bug out bag (72-hour kit) from scratch. There are three many reasons for this: You’ll know exactly what’s inside.You get to choose the best products for…

June 22, 202172-Hour Kit

Emergency Preparedness Real-Life Stories

Mary’s Story: The Patel Dam Collapse in Kenya

Our story today comes from Mary, a freelance writer who lives in Nairobi, Kenya. She was personally affected by the Patel dam collapse near Solai in 2018. A series of dams were constructed on the Patel farm in Nakuru County,…

June 21, 2021Emergency Preparedness, Real-Life Stories

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Warmth and Shelter Options for Your 72-Hour Kit

After a disaster, you will need a way to protect yourself from the elements. Staying warm and dry is imperative to your survival. Of course, it’s impossible to predict whether you’ll be facing the heat of summer or the cold…

June 19, 202172-Hour Kit

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Fire-Starting Supplies for Your 72-Hour Kit

No 72-hour kit is complete without fire-starting supplies. In an emergency, you might need fire to cook food, boil water, stay warm, dry off, or just provide some light! Now, we’re not going to cover bushcraft fire-making skills in this…

June 18, 202172-Hour Kit

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What to Look for in an NOAA Weather Radio for Emergencies

NOAA weather radios are extremely useful in emergency situations. They help you to know what’s going on in the outside world! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conducts environmental research, provides national weather forecasts, issues severe storm warnings, and…

June 16, 202172-Hour Kit, Emergency Preparedness

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How Much Cash Do You Need in Your 72-Hour Kit?

After a disaster, it’s common for ATM machines and cash registers to be out of order. Therefore, if you want any hope of buying things, you need to put cash in your 72-hour kit. But, how much cash do you…

May 31, 202172-Hour Kit

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First Aid Supplies to Carry in Your 72-Hour Kit

Injuries are common after a disaster. Putting some basic first aid supplies in your 72-hour kit could come in handy if you end up needing to care for wounds and other injuries. If you don’t know much about first aid,…

May 27, 202172-Hour Kit

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How to Build a Personal Hygiene Kit for Your 72-Hour Bag

During an emergency, personal hygiene usually isn’t the first thing on a person’s mind. However, it should not be overlooked. Staying clean is an important part of your health — infections and disease can spread more easily in unsanitary conditions.…

May 27, 202172-Hour Kit

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Outdoor Cooking Equipment for Your 72-Hour Kit

If you put food in your 72-hour kit that requires cooking, you’ll also need the proper outdoor cooking equipment to prepare it. This means packing things like a camp stove, mess kit, and fire-making supplies. Even if you don’t pack…

May 25, 202172-Hour Kit