Two of the most common reasons to evacuate your home, workplace, or any other safe area are flood and fire. In the Los Angeles area, nearly 90,000 people were evacuated due to the Blue Cut wildfire that is virtually out of control, still. Where do ... Read More
Volunteer Work: A Super-Smart Prepper Strategy
When we think of preparing for emergencies, conventional wisdom tells us to stockpile food and water, know how to shut off our home utilities, and have a family plan. I can watch videos on the Internet and read books to learn preparedness skills. I ... Read More
Parents Doubt U.S. Is Ready to Protect Kids from Disaster, Yet Are Doing Little to Prepare, Poll Shows
NOTE: I received this press release and thought the information was timely and a little alarming. It takes so little effort to put emergency plans in place. I hope you'll set aside some time this week to put together a vehicle emergency kit, ... Read More
The Disaster Communication Hub
As you go about crafting your disaster response plans, consider adding a communication hub to the equation. The idea is to have a central person who family and friends can contact to keep abreast of developments and get messages to one ... Read More
