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Tips for preparing in the event of emergencies and natural disasters include two basic sets of supplies. You'll want emergency supplies for the home and a smaller set of supplies that you can access quickly in the event of an evacuation. The reason you need both is that even if you have to evacuate, you will most likely come back to no electricity or clean water and possibly damage to your home.

With our quickly changing weather patterns and so much unrest in the world, people are stockpiling food, water, and other essentials needed to survive in the event of an emergency, which could happen quickly, without warning, at anytime.

Consider the predictions for December 21, 2012 (google the date) and the Myanmar cyclone along with the earthquake in China, which caused massive loss of life. Jesus warned us that in last days:

Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. (Matt.24:7)

Only God knows whether or not we are living in the last days. However, remember the five foolish virgins who neglected to get extra oil for their lamps and therefore weren't prepared. Jesus said to watch for the signs:

Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. (Matt.24:32)

Keep in mind that with most emergency situations, there is no electricity, and likely as not, the water is contaminated so there's no water. With no electricity, you have no refrigerator, television, computer, heat/air-conditioning, lights, hot water, or stove. These are the things you need to prepare for.

When storing water for emergencies, keep in mind that it needs to be dated and rotated regularly, especially if you're storing large amounts. Tap water can be stored up to six months. Water you buy in the store that is sealed can be stored up to a year. The plastic jugs that they come in are a bit flimsy, and tend to leak after a few months.

You can buy containers, or simply check for leakage and use those that appear to be seeping water first. Daily water requirements are two quarts per day per person. However, factoring in other needs such as hygiene, one gallon per day per person is recommended.

Your emergency food supply should

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