Conversations That Matter: Emergency preparedness through self-sufficiency

Amid myriad emergency preparation programs, an old idea emerges: namely self sufficiency, the ability to feed and house oneself without the support of electricity or gas. It’s an idea that brings with it an appreciation for the power of nature and our place in it.
According to emergency preparedness expert Kim Fournier, if you know how to create a source of energy for cooking and warmth, where to find water and sanitize it, where to find edible food, and know how to keep you