Farmington West Provident Living

  All items currently in stock at the Home Storage Center!   See the Home Storage Center Tab for a list of items and prices.  These items make great gifts for your family members!  Most items can be purchased as individual items or by the case.  So, you can mix and match if you don't need 6 large cans of one item.  Build your storage slowly and surely!

The LITTLE things... not just the babies of the family (and they need a LOT of supplies, so plan accordingly).  But, the FURRY, FINNED and FEATHERED (and scaly etc.) members of your household.  Consider tucking away a portable bowl set for food and water and a container of extra food for your pet's particular needs.  Don't forget a carrier in the event of evacuation vs. stuck at home and cannot get to the store (or the stores are closed due to whatever reason). Also, sanitary supplies for their needs. More LITTLE things that could make a BIG difference... Medications.   If you have a complete first aid kit, it should include some basic OTC (over the counter) medications such as cold remedies and pain killers, Pepto etc.  However, most all of us have some sort of daily prescription medication that is necessary for our health and well-being.  Plan to put away, in your preparedness storage (away from children) 3-7 days worth of medications for each person...

In an emergency do you have a way to heat your house/tent? Power to keep essentials running in case of power failure? Loss of power can happen at any time. A severe thunderstorm can cause enough damage to knock power out for days. Having a reliable source of power will ensure you have access to emergency radio announcements, adequate lighting, heat, and communication during outages. Having access to a power source during times of serious emergencies will make a big difference in your ability to endure. You will also need different types of fuels to run some of these power sources.  See this page on HEAT . How about lighting? Start by evaluating exactly what your lighting needs are. Think about the various ways that you may need light as you complete your daily tasks. Each light is intended to serve a unique purpose. For instance: a headlamp provides great hands-free light, but a lantern would work better to provide area lighting around a table. The soft glow of the fireplace may be...