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Prepare Plastic Wrap for Emergencies (2) #88
How can I use plastic wrap for emergencies? Do you know plastic wrap is a useful emergency tool ?! Plastic wrap can be an emergency tool? How do you use it? I don’t have any plastic wrap in my […]
Prepare Plastic Wrap for Emergencies (1) #87
How can I use plastic wrap for emergencies? Surprisingly, plastic wrap is a useful emergency tool!! Plastic wrap? You don’t mean plastic wrap, like in the kitchen? Do you? Huh? Plastic wrap for […]
Prepare Towels for Emergency Stockpile (3) #86
How to make homemade compressed towels? Use “starch” to help keep towels compact!! Starch???? for towels?? Where can I get starch? From potatoes? Corn? Wow! It’s a science […]
Prepare Towels for Emergency Stockpile (2) #85
Can I make compact towels by myself for emergencies?? Let’s make DIY compressed towels for emergencies! Is it OK to just use the towels already in my home? Do I need a special machine to make […]
Prepare Towels for Emergency Stockpile (1) #84
Which towels are good for emergencies?? Compact and reusable towels are good for emergencies. Is it enough that I already have a lot of towels in my home? Towels will take up too much space. Do I […]
A Handkerchief for Emergencies (6) #83
How to use a handkerchief for kids in an emergency? Handkerchiefs are not only for first aid and survival in emergencies. We can use them in other ways for children. I have never thought about […]
A Handkerchief for Emergencies (5) #82
How to use a handkerchief for “Baby” in an emergency. In an emergency, the handkerchief is not only for first aid and survival. We can also use it for Baby. If we use up all our diapers […]
A Handkerchief for Emergencies (4) #81
How to use a handkerchief in emergencies and in daily life. Handkerchiefs are not just for first aid and survival in emergencies. We can use them in other ways, too. Wow! I thought that handkerchiefs […]
A Handkerchief for Emergencies (3) #80
How to use a handkerchief in emergencies and in daily life. Handkerchiefs are not just for first aid and survival in emergencies. We can use them in other ways, too. I use paper towels all the time, […]
A Handkerchief for Emergencies (2) #79
What other ways are there to use a handkerchief in emergencies? Handkerchiefs are not only for first aid. We can use them in other ways too, during an emergency. I thought bandanas were masks and […]
A Handkerchief for Emergencies (1) #78
Why do we need a handkerchief for emergency situations? A handkerchief is a valuable, multi-purpose tool in an emergency! How does a handkerchief help me in an emergency?? Is it just a mask?? I have […]
Prepare a Knife for Emergency Stockpile (2) #77
What should I know about emergency knives before getting one? You need to know, at least, how to use the knife. Tell me which points to consider when buying a knife! Do I need to try my knife before […]
Prepare a Knife for Emergency Stockpile (1) #76
Which knife should I prepare for emergencies? I have never shopped for a camping or survival knife before. I have no idea what to look for. I have some knives at home, but I didn’t set them up […]
Making Food Oil for a Long-Term Emergency: Almond Oil (1) #75
How to get oil from food, for oil lamps and other purposes. Do we need special tools to get oil from food? Extracting food oil from vegetables sounds healthy!! Can I use the food oil for my skin? […]
Making Lights in a Long-Term Emergency (3: Wick Holders) #74
How can I make a wick holder for an oil lamp in an emergency? What is a wick holder?? Wick, like the wick in a candle? Is that the same thing? I see. The lamp won’t work if the wick is just […]
Making Lights in a Long-Term Emergency (2: Oil Tray and Wick) #73
How to make a tray and wick oil lamp in an emergency? Umm… I really have to make my own lights?? I am very bad at working with electronics.But wait a minute, what do I do in a blackout? How?? […]
Making Lights in a Long-Term Emergency (1: Lamp Oil) #72
How to make lights in a long-term emergency? Can I make a light?? I have solar panels… but if there’s no sunlight for a few days… Campfire!! Every day!! Remember, the sun was the […]
Prepare Lights for Emergencies (2) #71
Which light sources should I prepare for a long-term emergency? My lights are attached to a solar charger.I can use them indefinitely. I have a portable solar panel!!I hope that every day is sunny. I […]
Making Temporary Lights for Emergencies #70
How to make a temporary light for short-term emergencies. “I am worried about how many lights I have to buy for emergencies…” “I don’t want to buy a bunch of lights just […]
Prepare Lights for Emergencies (1) #69
Which light sources should I prepare for short-term emergencies? “I have a flashlight, and I set it up in the kitchen.” “My smart phone has a light. Is that not enough?” […]
Prepare an Emergency Radio #68
Which radio should I prepare for emergencies? “I have a smart phone. It will be enough.” “Wow! People still have radios?? Even my parents don’t have a radio.” “I […]
Emergency SOS Whistles #67
Why do we need a whistle for emergencies? “A whistle?? Why would we need that?” “I’m sorry, I don’t want to carry a whistle all the time.” “My kids have some […]
Diapers in an Emergency (for Adults) #66
How many adult diapers should I prepare for emergencies? “I can not move quickly, so I might have an accident without a diaper.” “If I ever need them, I will simply get lots of […]
Diapers in an Emergency (for Babies) #65
How many baby diapers should I prepare for an emergency? “I will carry as many diapers as possible, if I need to evacuate from my home.” “I think it will be easy to find help for my […]
The Period (Menstrual Hygiene) in Emergencies #64
What should I do if I have my period during an emergency? “I have a period kit in my backpack, but only for one day…” “I have a menstrual cup in my emergency bag.” […]
Toilets in an Emergency #63
What should I prepare as an emergency toilet, in the home? “I know! I’ll just cover the toilet seat with a plastic bag, right?“ “I have never once thought about emergency […]
Setting Up Emergency Sanitation (2) #62
How can I prepare an outdoor, emergency toilet? “It’s OK! I’ll find an isolated place, dig a hole, and…” “Maybe I’ll use a bucket?” “I […]
Setting Up Emergency Sanitation (1) #61
What should I know about preparing an emergency toilet? “In the worst case scenario, I will just dig a hole and…” “I always save water for flushing. I think I will be […]
Which Clothes Are Good for Staying Warm in an Emergency? (2) #60
Do I really need to buy warm emergency clothes? “Winter clothes are expensive!” “My area never has snow.I don’t need to prepare anything.” “I don’t want to […]
Which Clothes Are Good for Staying Warm in an Emergency? (1) #59
Before I buy emergency winter clothes, what do I need to know? I just wear layers, right? My area has a warm climate, all year round.I don’t have any winter clothes. What should I get? How […]
How to Stay Warm in an Emergency? (3) #58
What emergency cold-weather gear should I prepare for a blackout? “I have a home generator. I think I am OK!” “As long as I don’t need to evacuate from my home, I will be […]
How to Stay Warm in an Emergency? (2) #57
What emergency cold gear should I prepare for evacuation? “I should just try to wear as many layers of clothes as possible, right?” “I can get some warm blankets at the emergency […]
How to Stay Warm in an Emergency? (1) #56
Why might we get hypothermia in an emergency situation? “My area has a warm climate, all year around.I think I am OK!” “Oh no! I didn’t prepare anything for power […]
Preparing Medications for My Emergency Stockpile? (3) #55
Which medications should I get for my emergency stockpile? “I bought many kinds of medication for emergencies… but I have never used them. It seems wasteful.” “I have small […]
Preparing Medications for My Emergency Stockpile (2) #54
Which medications should I get for my emergency evacuation bag? I have some over-the-counter medicines, but the bottles are very big. I don’t think I can bring everything. I don’t have […]
Preparing Medications for My Emergency Stockpile (1) #53
Which medications should I get for my emergency stockpile? “I have some over-the-counter medicine… but is it enough?” “I have been healthy, so I have no idea which medicines I […]
Which Foods Are Good for My Evacuation Bag? (2) #52
How much food should I carry during an evacuation? I have to set up emergency food in my backpack to last at least 3 days, right? My emergency backpack will be full from just a 3 days’ supply […]
Which Foods Are Good for My Evacuation Bag? (1) #51
What food should I carry for an evacuation? There are many kinds of emergency food…Which ones are best?? There are 5 people in my family.How much food do we need? I have my emergency bag in my […]
Which Japanese Foods Are good for My Short-Term Emergency Stockpile? (2) #50
Which Japanese foods can I get for my short-term stockpile? I know Cup-o-Noodle. Are there any other Japanese instant foods? I love Japanese snacks. Can I get some Japanese snacks for […]
Which Japanese Foods Are Good for My Short-Term Emergency Stockpile? (1) #49
Which Japanese foods can I use for my short-term stockpile? “I want to know: what food did disaster survivors eat in Japan?” “I have never bought any Japanese food… […]
Which Foods are Good for My Short-Term Emergency Stockpile? (A Japanese Way) #48
Which foods should I get for my short-term emergency stockpile? “I just need to buy lots of extra food; food which I normally eat every day. Is that right?” “I got lots of […]
What is the Point of the Short-Term Emergency Stockpile? #47
What should I know about the short-term stockpile? “I bought many kinds of emergency food. I think I am OK!” “I am worried about whether or not my family can eat emergency […]
What Is the Short-term Emergency Stockpile? #46
What is the short-term emergency stockpile? “I thought emergency stockpiles were all the same…” “Short-term is how short? “I prepared emergency food to last a few […]
How to Contact Your Family in an Emergency? (2) #45
How to contact your family in an emergency? “I don’t know whether or not my kids can find their way back home… or even if they know our home address…” “I […]
How to Contact Your Family in an Emergency? (1) #44
Do you think you can meet up with your family, smoothly, in an emergency? “It’s OK! We have cellphones. We will use them.” “Our school does drills constantly, so […]
Don’t Get Stressed Out Making Your Emergency Stockpile #43
Does preparing your emergency stockpile give you stress? “I don’t want to think about emergencies and disasters all the time…” “I have been eating expired […]
How to Avoid Wasting the Food in Your Long-term Emergency Stockpile #42
How can I avoid wasting long-term stockpile food? “I don’t like wasting food…” “If nothing bad happens, then I have to throw away food and buy new food all over […]
When to Use Your Long-term Stockpile? (2) #41
Don’t you use a nearby supermarket as your refrigerator. “I live near a small grocery store, so I will be OK in an emergency.” “My friend has a farm; I can ask him for […]
When to Use Your Long-term Stockpile? (1) #40
Can you imagine needing to use your long-term stockpile? No one can predict when we will need our long-term stockpile. It’s difficult to know exactly, but I want to know roughly how much food […]
How Much Food Do I Need for My Long-term Stockpile? (2) #39
How long does the food from my long-term stockpile need to last? “I don’t know how much food I should prepare…” “How long is a long-term emergency?” […]
How Much Food Do I Need for My Long-term Stockpile? (1 ) : #38
Wait a minute! Before buying food for your long-term stockpile, there are a few things you need to consider. “I have no idea how much food I should prepare…” “I might […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 16: Supplements #37
What supplements should I get for long-term emergencies? “I have never taken any supplements. Do I really need them?” “I already have many vitamin supplements. I think I am […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 15: Spices #36
What spices should I get for my long-term stockpile? “There are many spices at the store… which ones should I get?” “I usually use many spices with each […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 14: Umeboshi #35
How good are umeboshi for our long-term stockpile? “What is umeboshi??” “I have never seen umeboshi…” “What is that!!!” “Ummm… No thank […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 13: Miso #34
How good is miso paste for our long-term stockpile? “I don’t know anything about miso paste…” “I have had miso soup before, but I have never seen miso […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 12: Sake (Alcoholic Beverages) #33
Why do I need to get alcoholic beverages for my long-term stockpile? “I don’t drink alcohol… but do I still need it?” “Which alcohol should I get?” […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 11: Vinegar #32
Why should we get vinegar for our long-term stockpile? Do I really need vinegar? Which vinegar should I get? How can vinegar help us in an emergency? Vinegar has been used as an ingredient in […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 10: Soy Sauce #31
Why don’t you get soy sauce for your long-term stockpile? “Soy sauce?” “I don’t use soy sauce… so…” “I don’t know which soy […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 9: Honey #30
Honey is “OP”!! Unbeatable for the long-term stockpile. “How long we can keep honey? “ “Usually, old honey becomes cloudy, crystallized or solid…Is it […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 8: Sugar #29
Why do we need sugar for our long-term stockpile? “Do I really need sugar for my long-term stockpile?” “I guess sugar is going to go bad quickly, right?” “Which […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 7: Salt #28
Salt? Why should we set up salt in our long-term stockpile? “Huh? Salt??” “Which salt should I get?” “How much salt should I buy?” Salt is […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 6: Canned Foods #27
Which canned foods should I get for my long-term stockpile? “There are wide a variety of canned foods… I can’t decide which ones to buy…” “What are the key […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 5: Dried Foods #26
Which dried foods are good for our long-term stockpile? ” I know about dried beans. Are there other dried foods?” “Dried food needs a lot of water, right? I don’t want […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 4: Pasta + Dry Noodles #25
Which pasta and dry noodles are best for our long-term emergency stockpile? “Pasta is good, my whole family can eat it!!” “Pasta and dry noodles need a lot of water, right? […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 3: Flour #24
Flour for our long-term emergency stockpile? “Do I really need flour?” “Which kind of flour do I need to get?” “I don’t know how to use flour in an […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 2: Mochi #23
Mochi for our long-term emergency stockpile. “What is Mochi?” “What is kiri mochi?” “Really? Can we keep Mochi?” “I don’t know how to eat […]
Emergency Stockpile Food 1: Rice #22
Rice for our long-term emergency stockpile. “I have rice, but how much do I need ?” “Which rice should I get?” “What is the best way to store rice?” […]
Use Butane Canisters for Emergencies #21
How good are butane canisters for our emergency stockpile? “What is a butane canister?” “I have never used butane…” “I am scared to keep butane canisters in […]
Can You Start a Fire for Cooking in an Emergency? #20
Wait a minute. How to start a fire in an emergency situation… “I prepared my emergency food stockpile, but I forgot about making a fire.” “I have a portable electric […]
Which Foods Are Good for My Long-term Emergency Stockpile? (A Japanese Way) #19
Which Japanese foods are good for a long-term emergency stockpile? I know dry foods are good, but I have never thought about calories. I want to know which Japanese foods are good for my emergency […]
How About Expiration Dates for My Emergency Stockpile? #18
Do I really need to follow expiration dates? “I have heard that people can eat expired food, even 10 years past the expiration date.” “I have small kids, and I don’t […]
What Is the Long-term Stockpile for Emergencies? #17 災害用の長期備蓄とは何か？
How to set up the long-term stockpile? 長期備蓄の仕方は？ What is the difference between the short-term and the long-term? Long-term means we store a lot of food for a long time, right? Can I manage both the […]
Common Emergency Stockpile Pitfalls #16 よくある備蓄の失敗
What should I be careful to avoid when setting up my emergency stockpile? 失敗しないように何に気をつければいいの？ I stock food supplies all over the house, even in the hallway…. I am a worrier… so I tend to […]
What You Have to Know Before Setting Up Your Emergency Food Stockpile #15 備蓄品を買う前に何を知っとけばいい？
What do I need to know before buying emergency food?　防災備蓄食品を買う前に？ What kind of food is best for emergencies? I know rice, flour, beans…..but which brands are good? I don’t want to waste […]
How to Get Domestic Water? #14 どうやって生活用水を確保する？
Haven’t you forgotten something? “Domestic water!!” 　生活用水を忘れていませんか？ I only think about emergency drinking water… Yes, I need water for washing my hands, face, etc.. Toilet!!! […]
Do You Know Where a River, Creek or Pond Is Nearby? #13　どこに川・湖・池があるか知ってますか？
Where is there a river? creek? lake? or pond? near me? 近所に川や池があったっけかなあ？ Do you have a map book?　地図を持ってますか？ I don’t have a map book… I threw it away a long time ago. I don’t know my […]
Do You Know Where There Is a Water Well Near You? #12 近くに井戸水はありますか？
Water Well? Well? for emergencies? 井戸水？井戸？緊急時に？　 If you use up all of your emergency water, find a well to get water. Water well? I have never actually seen one…” “I don’t […]
If I Drink All of My Emergency Water, What Should I Do? #11　非常用水を全部飲んでしまったら？
Once we use up all of our emergency water, what should we do?　非常用水を全部使ってしまったらどうするの？ You need another way to get drinking water. “One day, we might run out of water.” “After I use […]
How to Set Up Emergency Water for My Car and Garage #10　非常用水を車とガレージに
Which water is best for emergency stockpiles in my car and garage? どの水を車とガレージに保管するの？ “I usually park my car outside, so I am worried about the effects of the heat…” “In […]
Have You Forgotten Extra Eyeglasses for Emergencies? #9　非常用メガネを忘れてませんか？
Do I need extra eyeglasses for emergencies?　非常時用に予備のメガネは必要？ I usually wear contact lenses. Do I need to buy more? I can not see anything without glasses. I have old glasses, but they do not match […]
Can I Get Plastic Water Bottles for My Emergency Stockpile? #8　災害用備蓄にプラスチック容器の水でいいの？
Is it ok to buy plastic water bottles? ペットボトルの水を買っていいの？ I worry about plastic products. What is BPA? Which plastic water bottles are the best? Plastic water bottles are all around us, and they are […]
What do we need to know about emergency water? #7　非常用水で知っておくことって？
What do I need to know about water quality? 水質について何を知っておくべき？ I don’t know anything about water quality. What kinds of chemicals do I need to avoid? Why do water bottles have an expiration date? […]
Which Emergency Water Should I Get for My Kitchen? #6 キッチンにどの非常用水？
Which Emergency Water is Best for the Kitchen？どの非常用水が一番いいの？ There are so many kinds of water in the store….. Which brand of water should I get? I don’t know…. I don’t […]
How to Set Up a Space for Emergency Water #5　非常用備蓄水置き場の作り方
How to Set Up a Space for Emergency Water in My Home? どうやってスペースを確保するの？ I don’t know where the best place to keep water is. I have a car, but there is no space… I have no extra space in my […]
Before Buying Emergency Water #4 お水を買う前に
What kind of water do I need for my emergency stockpile? どんな種類の水？ Which water is best for an emergency? There are so many different kinds of water ….!! Can I just save tap water for […]
How to Manage Three Days of Food for Your Emergency Stockpile #3　緊急時三日分の食料管理
How to manage 3 days of food for your emergency stockpile 三日分しかないけど I have 4 family members….so 4 x 3 days?? It means three meals a day x 3 days?? My son eats a lot! Can he be patient with […]
Emergency Food Prep – How Much? #2　どのくらいの防災食糧備蓄が必要？　
Emergency Stockpile Needs at Least Three Days of Meals. Why? 防災備蓄どうして三日分でいいの？ Prep 3 days of meals and water for your emergency stockpile.三日分の食糧備蓄でOK Just 3 days? Is it enough? If a disaster […]
Emergency Stockpile, How to Start preparing.. #1　どこからはじめる災害備蓄
What is the first thing we need to do?　何を最初にすればいいの？ I want to start setting up my emergency stockpile quickly, inexpensively and without waste. I don’t know where to start… I have to go […]