Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety and losses that come with disasters.

Government leaders have advised us to prepare ourselves and our homes for a time of crisis. Whether it be a natural disaster, such as an earthquake or hurricane, or a manmade disaster, such as a terrorist attack or fire, prudent families are preparing for disasters that could strike unexpectedly.

This all came to mind recently when an October snow storm knocked out power to much of the Northeast. Some families and businesses have been without power for days.

So what do you do? Put together a preparedness kit that includes enough food and water for your entire family for at least a week. Guides are available on how much food you need to keep on hand to provide for your family in the event of an emergency.

Many preparedness-minded families have found that their Sun Oven can quickly pays for itself in time of emergency. The Sun Oven uses the power of the sun to cook your food.

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