WEEK 19

1. Add prescription eye glasses to all 72 hour kits, when appropriate.

2. Purchase or find a container to hold your pet’s 72 hour kit. This could be a back pack, messenger bag, or even a bucket with a lid.

3. Add biohazard bags, both large and small, to your 72 hour kits and also to your car kit. Biohazard bags are wonderful because they are red in color and say hazardous materials right on the side. You will want to use these to line a port-a-potty. It is easy to tell children the stuff in the red bag is dangerous so don’t touch it, keeping them safe. If you use a regular plastic garbage bag be sure you label it clearly and brightly so everyone can tell the difference between these bags and bags of trash or debris.

4. Add 10 pounds of white sugar , 2 pounds of brown sugar and 2 pounds of powdered sugar to your storage. The best way to store brown sugar

Brown sugar should not be stored in metal cans because the moisture in the sugar will rust the can. Brown sugar hardens when it’s moisture evaporates. store it in the original plastic bag and also place in an airtight container. Brown sugar is one ingredient you do not want to purchase in large bags. the plastic bags store much better than the boxes. As you use the sugar force as much air out of the packaging, before resealing it with a twist tie, then place back in an airtight container. When cooking never leave a bag of brown sugar open on the counter as it will harden quickly.

If brown sugar hardens, let it stand overnight in a sealed jar with a damp paper towel or apple slice. For a quick fix, heat the needed amount in a 250º F oven for a few minutes. You can also soften brown sugar in a microwave oven. Heat on low for 1-2 minutes per cup. Start with 20 seconds, check and 20 more seconds. The softened brown sugar should be used immediately as it will harden again.

5. Add two gallons of water to your supply. You can fill bleach bottles, canning jars or other containers with a tight fitting lid or you can purchase water at the store.

6. Print the Water Storage from week 2 if you haven’t already done this. Study it and add it to your binder.

7. Add a one month supply of hand soap to your storage and a small bar to your 72 hour kits. This is one of the items you should have dated and if you did, you will know how many to purchase for a month.