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How Much Water to Store for an Emergency (Per Person)How much emergency water to store per person per day, the best containers, how to rotate it, hidden reserves at home and how to make water safe to drink.72-Hour Emergency Kit Checklist: What to Pack Per PersonA practical 72-hour emergency kit checklist: water, food, light, power, first aid and documents per person, plus extras for kids, pets and medication.30-Day Food Stockpile: Shopping List for 2 AdultsPlan a 30-day emergency food supply: calories per person, a sample shopping list for two adults with approximate kilograms, storage tips and no-cook options.Power Outage Preparation: Light, Power and Food SafetyGet ready for a power cut or load-shedding: lighting, power banks and solar, fridge and freezer food-safety times, and how to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.Stockpiling on a Budget: Build Emergency Supplies SlowlyBuild emergency food and water supplies without breaking the bank: the buy-one-extra method, unit prices, bulk staples and what not to waste money on.Food Rotation (FIFO): Keep Your Emergency Stockpile FreshHow to rotate an emergency food stockpile with first-in, first-out: labelling, a shelf-life table, good storage conditions and storing what you eat.Babies and Pets in Emergencies: Formula, Nappies, Pet KitsPrepare babies, toddlers and pets for emergencies: safe formula feeding without power, nappies, extra water, pet food, carriers and the records to pack.Medications in Emergencies: Supplies, Insulin and First AidPlan your medicines for an emergency: getting an extra supply, keeping insulin and fridge medicines cool without power, a medication list and first-aid basics.
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