Adding important documents to your kits and sending a copy to your out of area contact can save you time, money and even your life during an emergency. Documents may mean the difference between just surviving and thriving.
Make copies of the following and check off each one as you complete it. You may forget even simple information during an emergency!
Birth Certificates for each family member
Marriage...
Prepare today to join me and Marjory Wildcraft tomorrow night on Ready Or Not as we talk Gardening.
Be ready with questions about fertilizing, weed control pest control, watering….
the time is yours so please use it!
Yes, this has been a very deadly weekend. There are 90 confirmed deaths in Joplin, Missouri alone today, and still many more are missing. It's not over, more storms are on their way...
Just a few quick facts. There are normally 170 tornadoes through the month of April, yesterday the were that many, and for the month there have been close to 700. There have been more deaths in one day than in the past ten years. There are over 1 million people without power. In Tuscaloosa, AL there is no phone service, no cell service, and little first responder response since the emergency center and other...
Flooding has already begun in many parts of the nation and spring has just barely made an entrance. Now is the time to prepare to evacuate.
Assemble a 72-hour kit for every family member.
Assemble a kit of essentials for every pet. Don’t forget a leash for the dog or cat.
Gather maps of your town, county, state and your out-of-area destination. Using a highlighter, mark several routes, in...
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Carolyn on Mar 19th, 2011 in
Before the Disaster |
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I got this questions from a reader today and thought it was the perfect time to address the issue of an out of area contact. Thanks for the question Andrea.
Following a disaster it is almost always better to stay put than to head out of town but there are times when the situation is too dangerous to remain and you will need a place to flee to. An emergency contact person should be at the top of your list when...
