Preparedness Fair - March 20, 2010

Here is the flier for the Preparedness Fair that will be held in Fairfield, OH on March 20, 2010. Please feel free to pass along the information!

March Trip to the Cannery

We are planning a trip to the Indy Cannery for March 27, 2010 (Saturday). If you are interested in attending, please contact me as soon as possible!

We are not able to bring our own food. (That's why I do the bulk canning at my house, which will happen on May 22.)

I'll need a list of what people want to order by Wednesday, the 24st. The order form is found here.

People can order any number of items canned or pouched (the first 2 columns). Or- you can order bulk bags (the third column). Or- you can order the prepackaged items (on the bottom left.)

You don't need to order individual cans, pouches, or oxygen absorbers. If you order 6 cans, you get 2 free lids and a box. If you order 5 pouches, you get a free box.

If you have questions, please ask!

Here is a great video that gives you an idea of what to expect at the Cannery.

Columbus Cannery information

Here is the updated information about scheduling and attending the Columbus Cannery:


Columbus Bishop’s Storehouse

4431 Marketing Place
Groveport, Ohio 43125-0367

Phone (614) 836-2627
Fax (614) 836-4624


Dry Pack Hours:

Monday: 1 pm - 4 pm for Bulk Only Pick-Up

Tuesday: 9 am - 3 pm for Bulk Only Pick-Up

Wednesday: 9 am - Noon; 1-4 pm for Dry Pack Canning by Appointment

Thursday: 4 pm - 8 pm for Dry Pack Canning by Appointment

Friday 9 am -Noon; 1pm -4 pm for Dry Packing by Appointment

Saturday 9 am -Noon for Dry Packing by Appointment



All visits to the Home Storage Center are to be set up as appointments.

This is to provide the staff and supplies to be ready for your requests.



As you call:

State your name

The time you would need for your appointment

The items needed

Amounts needed of each item

Phone Number where you can be reached.

Emergency Preparedness Fair

Emergency Preparedness Fair
Hosted by Be Prepared Cincinnati

October 24, 2009
9:00am - noon
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
7118 Dutchland Pkwy, Liberty Township, OH 45044


Blood Drive with Community Blood Center (9:00am - noon)
*register online by clicking here

Presenters include:
American Red Cross

Topics to be covered:

*Canning

*Food Storage

*Wheat Demonstration

*Gardening

*Sanitation Kits

*Water Filtration

*72 hour kits

*Amateur Radio & other communications

*Cooking methods

West Chester Police Department has just confirmed that they will have a booth at the fair. They will be doing FREE computerized fingerprinting for the children, and will providing the parents with the fingerprints on a CD.

Also, you can register to donate blood by clicking here!

Pass along the word!

New Cannery Dates announced!

I just uploaded 2 new files at BePreparedCincinnati.com about Canning at the Cannery. We have new Cannery dates announced.

August 1, 2009 - Canning session at the Indy Cannery (session time noon to 4pm) - orders due by Sunday, July 26. (I need orders to organize the canning session.)
*Order forms can be downloaded from: http://www.providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,8133-1-4352-1,00.html

August 15, 2009 - Bulk Canning Day - orders due by August 7. (Orders can be mailed to Jennifer D., PO BOX 915, West Chester OH 45071. Canning will be at my house.)
*Order forms will be posted soon

Please let me know if you have any questions!!!!

Orders are due May 15 for Bulk Canning Day

You can get more details and the order form here.

Please feel free to participate!

Note -- You can order any number of oxygen absorbers. You don't have to order the entire 100 pack.

May - Today while the sun shines... ...we'll get our 2 week water supply

Here is May's theme. Let's get our water supply!

1. Use commercially available water, rotating by date on
bottle.

2. Collect PETE bottles from juice, soda, or other available
sources. Do NOT use milk jugs.

3. Water can be stored for 6 months without pre-treating.

4. Water can be treated for longer storage: Non-chlorinated water
should be treated with bleach. Add 1/8 of a teaspoon (8 drops) of liquid
household chlorine bleach (5 to 6% sodium hypochlorite) for every
gallon (4 liters) of water. Only household bleach without thickeners,
scents, or additives should be used.

5. Aim to store at least 14 gallons of water per person.

6. Build rain barrels and collect non-potable water for other
uses.


More information available at:

http://www.BePreparedCincinnati.com (Cinci North Food Storage)
http://providentliving.org/content/list/0,11664,7446-1,00.html
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/water.shtm
http://www.survival-center.com/guide/water.htm
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/water.html

You can also check craigslist for rain barrels. Some of the people are willing to sell their undrilled containers for around $35.