Preparing to Provide Refuge

So you think because you don’t live in a flood plain, near a river, or in the probable path of a tsunami, hurricane, earthquake or tornado, that you are exempt from being prepared? Think again. This past week I spent a lot of time reading the accounts of disaster survivors. Their experiences highlight the fact that every natural disaster has a crisis zone where victims experience the horror of life threatening...

Water Storage — What if the Tap Goes Dry?

I recently watched a national morning television show where they discussed emergency preparations and the “expert” gave some really awful advice about water storage. Some straight talk is in order. Water storage is absolutely essential to a good preparedness plan. In an emergency, it may be too late to go to the tap and expect clean water to flow. One gallon per person per day is the minimum you will need to...

Surviving a Dust Storm

Dust storms may seem like an unlikely, even crazy topic to discuss outside of the Arabian desert. I assure you it is not. I joined Margie, my friend, and her parents on a road trip to Texas during my senior year in high school. We encountered a dust storm, and in all the years since I have never been so frightened by any weather related emergency. Being from New Jersey we were very naive and had no idea what was...

The Totally Ready Difference

You may be wondering why we have chosen to include items in our kits that you have not seen in others. Following is a list of these items to help you understand why they will be important to the comfort and safety of your family. Full Size Backpack: Many kits provide a smaller backpack to carry your supplies. Ours are full size to ensure that you can carry all of your essentials with you, including a change of...

Is Your School Prepared for an Emergency?

School parking lots, classrooms, and playgrounds are full again. School buses are on the road, student forms have been filled out, parent open houses are being held, and across the continent, moms and dads are breathing a sigh of relief that classes are in session. But wait – there's one life or death question you haven't asked yet! “Is my child’s school prepared for an...