Emergency planning
Every family faces emergency scenarios, and it’s not always easy to know what to do or how to prepare. Here, you’ll find clever tips so you’ll be ready for everything from a hurricane and flooding to wildfires and even a loss of income.
11 Lessons Learned from Surviving the Joplin Tornado
We “woke up” two years ago after an F-5 tornado obliterated our hometown: Joplin, MO. What we learned in the wake of that disaster has been unbelievable, miraculous, heart-wrenching, but ultimately, extremely useful. And while we were extremely lucky to miss the storm by about half a mile, we were all deeply affected on an emotional level. Here are 11 lessons learned from living through the Joplin tornado of May 22, 2011: Insights on resilience, disaster preparedness, and recovery.
The Wisdom I Learned Surviving 3 Hurricanes (Part 3 of 3)
I learned a lot about hurricane survival when I lived through three hurricanes in a short two-month period. Here’s is the third and fainl part of the saga. There’s a lot here for both hurricane newbies and seasoned veterans.
The Wisdom I Learned Surviving 3 Hurricanes (Part 2 of 3)
I learned a lot about hurricane survival when I lived through three hurricanes in a short two-month period. Here’s is the second part of the saga. There’s a lot for hurricane newbies and seasoned veterans.
Are You Prepared If A Toxic Train Derails and Explodes?
If a toxic train derailment causes an explosion and evacuations, are you ready? Here is one person’s story of why you SHOULD be ready.
Gear You Need in the Immediate Aftermath of an Earthquake
Earthquakes are frightening. Especially if you’re not prepared. This doesn’t have to be you. If you’re wondering what you can do now to help you in the event the earth moves under your feet, we’ve put together this list of earthquake gear you should have for use in the immediate aftermath of an earthquake.
Build an Earthquake Emergency Kit
If an earthquake hits and you must evacuate an unsafe home, what will you do? Here’s a list of what to pack in an earthquake emergency kit.