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Nick and Susan always thought they were prepared for an emergency. They had built a well-stocked pantry, had long term food and water storage, a first-aid kit, and other supplies gathered to see them through a disruption. But when a faulty wire sparked a fire in the kitchen one night, they realized too late that they could not possibly grab all their carefully planned supplies in time. As they stood on the street watching firefighters battle the blaze, their emergency preparations quite literally went up in smoke. This story is not uncommon. Many of us invest time, effort and resources...

Tornados are not anything like they say. They say it sounds like a freight train. They say it’s green and menacing. But to be honest, often you don't even know there is a tornado. It's just a loud storm and maybe an alert or siren. Even when a tornado is a few yards from your house, you may not even know it existed until daybreak. It's the next morning after the tornado when everything really starts picking up speed. I started writing about the mental aspects of emergency preparedness after surviving an EF4 tornado that ripped through our community, leaving...

In today’s unpredictable world, it’s a wise step to have some emergency plans in place. When thinking about emergency planning, most people think of plans to safeguard our families.  However, businesses must also develop strategies to ensure they can recover from emergencies. Whether it’s a natural disaster, cyberattack, or unforeseen crisis, having a robust preparedness plan is crucial. Shocking Business Recovery Statistics: Post-Disaster Survival:Around 40% of businesses do not reopen after a disaster, and approximately 25% of businesses fail within one year after experiencing a major disaster.  (Fema) ) (iCorpsblog) Cost of Downtime:The average cost of downtime for businesses is...

A Short List to Feeling Prepared Tornadoes, earthquakes and hurricanes are just a few of the very common reasons why Legacy Food Storage, as a company, exists. Having shelf stable food in an emergency is always welcome.  In times of crisis store shelves become bare, trucks are unable to complete deliveries or are delayed due to storm damaged roads, you may have no electricity and be unable to communicate with those you love.  Great examples would be the unexpected Texas ice storm or the damaging hurricane winds in suburban Iowa. The year 2020 brought us a whole new reason to...

Anyone looking for food storage will recognize the familiar meals containing pasta, potatoes and rice, which are commonly found in the industry. The offerings from different companies vary in the quality, serving size, and actual recipes that comprise their foods. Long term food storage options use these ingredients because carbohydrates provide quick energy, solid calories, and they perform well in long term storage. If you are on a general diet, typically you welcome the familiar dishes most people enjoy, such as delicious creamy pastas and chunky potato or rice medleys. However, if you are diabetic, at first glance these meals...