Safecastle | One Shop For All Emergency Essentials: June 2013

Food Storage, Emergency Preparedness, MRE's, Freeze Dried Food, Water Storage, Dehydrated Food, Survival tips

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Act Fast: MH Prices Up July 1; Loyalty Prize Drawing July 1; Facebook Drawing July 1

July 1 means a lot for Safecastle preppers ...

1.  Mountain House Buckets and many of the MH canned varieties go up in price (manufacturer pricing). Also, we draw our next winner in our 2013 Loyalty Royalty program. For more on those things, see this.

2.  July 1 is also our next Facebook Safecastle-page-liker drawing. Be sure to like the Safecastle page AND share the linked post.
Most Popular Prepper Products at Safecastle

Don't forget to look in on the NOW ON SALE category regularly for your best opportunities to get the best preps at your best prices. Examples:  the ever-popular Yoders Meat Variety Pack; Yoders Bacon; Bega Canned Cheese; and Red Feather Butter.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Our Ongoing Independence will Require Effort and Planning


"There are two ways to sleep well at night ... be ignorant or be prepared."  - Simon Black

Mountain House Buckets and Cans Go Up in Price July 1!
---The good news is that we still have the buckets on sale and several MH canned varieties as well.
---Shop here today to get your best sale prices while you can.
Top-off your preps w/ 6 months no-payments, no-interest
financing!


Get 6 months to pay for your discounted Safecastle preps thru Paypal's "Bill Me
Later" program. Click on the Paypal banners in our store for details.
More Cool New Preps at Safecastle

More new goodies in Our Newest category! Examples: the brand new VacuCanner;
the Goal Zero Yeti 400; and the renowned AEB OX Solar Generator in an updated
all-inclusive economical package.
The New VacuCanner:
Member Discounted
Goal Zero Yeti 400:
Member Discounted
AEB OX Solar Gennie w/
Solar Panel:
Member Discounted
 

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Pre-Price-Hike Sale Now: Mountain House Cans & Buckets Go Up July 1

Lots of top-quality preps on sale right now. 6-months no-interest, no-payments financing. Get it done before it's too late. 

More info here.

Pre-Price-Hike Sale Now: Mountain House Cans & Buckets Go Up July 1

Friday, June 14, 2013

Mountain House Prices Go Up July 1 ... but Many Still On Sale! Check the Cool New Products at Safecastle

Mountain House Buckets and Cans Go Up in Price July 1!
 
---The good news is that we still have the buckets on sale and several MH canned varieties as well.
---
Shop here today to get your best sale prices while you can.
 
Top-off your preps with 6 months no-payments, no-interest financing!
Get 6 months to pay for your discounted Safecastle preps thru Paypal's "Bill Me Later" program. Click on the Paypal banners in our store for details.
Reminder: Recent Gift Certificates Expire Tomorrow, June 15
Those of you who qualified for and received reward gift certificates in the last several weeks: please note that your gift certificates expire tomorrow June 15, so be sure to use them before they expire.
Cool New Products at Safecastle
We're continually adding new products for your preparedness program. Check in on the Our Newest category regularly. A couple of our latest products lines are the affordable Kelly Kettles and Family Grain Mills!

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Disaster Survival Checklist

The tornadoes that devastated Oklahoma and other parts of the South recently make it clear that natural disasters can strike at any time. Hurricane season has just started and parts of the South are already being impacted. And all of that is not to mention constant concerns about attacks on America. Are you prepared? Do you have your necessities packed and ready to go?

If not, please take the time to review this checklist to help you build one that the team at Insurance Town has put together in collaboration with Safecastle.com. Your family's lives may depend upon it some day. Just gather the items listed below and keep in a location that is easy to access and is known to the whole family.

Water

FEMA advises that you should have at least one gallon of water per person per day. Family members who are elderly, infirm, or pregnant may require more. The water is primarily for drinking, but the recommended amount per day includes water for washing hands and brushing teeth. A good rule-of-thumb is to prepare for three days (72 hours) without access to clean water. However, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina demonstrated that the reality could be much longer than 72 hours depending upon where you live; plan accordingly. You can either choose to store clean water in a sealed container or use a portable filter like this one from Berkey that offers optional features like solar power capabilities and an LED lit base.


Food

Experts say to pack 3 days of non-perishable food per person. Non-perishable foods do not require any form of refrigeration for them to stay good. It is best to choose foods that do not require cooking or water since both could be unavailable during a disaster. Safecastle offers MRE STAR prepackaged meals which require no cooking or water and are in good standing with the USDA and the FDA. Beware of emergency food bars that contain coconut oil or other tropical oils as many people prove allergic to these. Be certain to choose food that your family will be able to eat.

Important Paperwork

In the case of any disaster, it is a good idea to hope for the best, but plan for the worst. Make certain that you have copies of all of your family's important papers -- such as passports, birth certificates, social security cards, medical insurance cards, medical prescriptions, firearm registrations, deeds, titles, house and car insurance contracts, and any other papers or information you may need to rebuild your life if your house is destroyed.

Useful Tools

Each person has their own idea what makes the "perfect" collection of survival tools for their "bug-out bag". Without going into specifics, here are general items that should be in any decent survival kit:

Supplies for Personal Hygiene

Sometimes personal hygiene issues can make us feel the most vulnerable and helpless. You can keep your family from feeling this vulnerability and maybe even be able to help others. Be certain to pack moist towelettes, face tissue, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, towels, soap, and any other personal hygiene supplies your family may need to be comfortable.


Personal Electronics

Many people these days have a smartphone or tablet computer. There are also small portable game systems, cell phones, laptops, and a host of other small electronic devices that might prove useful, if you can keep them charged. If your family depends upon their personal electronics, then you may want to invest in a solar-powered charger or a small hand crank generator for your survival kit. Otherwise, make certain that you pack lots of batteries to keep those personal electronics fed; lithium batteries have the best shelf life.


Dress for Disaster

Be prepared for changing weather conditions for you and your family when you leave your home. Here are some tips for properly dressing for a disaster:

  • Dress in Multiple Layers
  • Wear Sturdy Comfortable Shoes
  • Carry Light Rain Gear
Shelter in Place

Sometimes the disaster is of such a nature that the authorities determine the best course of action to keep people safe is to implement shelter in place protocols. To be prepared for this possibility, you should measure all of your windows and doors so that you can purchase the appropriate amount of plastic sheeting and duct tape to cover over all of them. At the same time, purchase filter masks for your family.
In light of the recent rash of tornadoes in the South and Midwest, the topic of safe rooms has frequently come up. These are optimal for people who wish to have further protection from the elements or any potential disasters. Safecastle offers safe room quotes and construction for those who are interested in this top of the line option for your safety.


No matter what the emergency or disaster may be, you will be better prepared if you gather the items on this list. Do it for your family.


Author Bio:
Stephen Whitmore is a freelance blogger for InsuranceTown.com. His writing often covers the ins and outs of insurance issues related to weather incidents.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013

6-mo. no-int./no-pmt. financing on your preps: Up to 40%-off Mountain House cans today!

Stock up now with 6 months no-payments, no-interest financing!
Get 6 months to pay for your discounted Safecastle preps thru Paypal's "Bill Me Later" program. Click for details.


Current Maximum MH Sale: Wow ... Do Not Miss This!

--Our Mountain House Freeze-Dried Maximum-Discount Sale runs thru June 7, 2013.
--Some MH can varieties will be going up in price July 1 ... a few significantly.


Up to 40%-Off Mountain House Cans, BIG Mbr. Rebate Certificates

The value of this huge prepping opportunity is magnified because some Mountain House can prices are going up significantly on July 1.

Safecastle is renowned for the awesome MH Sales we put on ... and the fact that club members and non-members alike get the same maximum-allowed discounted prices.

Buyers club members do also get BIG Royalty Rewards rebate gift certificates for qualifying purchases! ... not to mention the added value of participating in our 2013 Loyalty Royalty program.

Monday, June 03, 2013

June 1 Loyalty Royalty Prize Winner - Are You in the Updated Top 20?

Our ongoing Loyalty Royalty program is rolling along at full speed.

We've posted the June 1 winner of a free combo case of Future Essentials Freeze Dried Meats.

Our July 1 prize drawing from among all program participants is a Mountain House 72-hour kit.

We've also updated our Top 20 standings.

Everyone wins in this program ... and participation is free to all Safecastle Buyers Club members.