The Big One in San Fransisco and Other Thoughts About Those Escaping Danger

I received an email today from a reporter friends who I have worked with on a few preparedness article. He asked me about those who escaped the fires and complete destruction after the 1906 earthquake in San Fransisco.  Just yesterday there was a report on the national news about the dangers and possibly imminent chance of a massive earthquake in California. I know most of you don’t live in...

Tip of the Week…Winter travel, When You Get Stranded

With all the snow and ice storms on tap for the east coast this weekend I thought getting you thinking about the items you already have in your car, which could be used if you are stranded, might make an good post. We often have items around us which we can use for survival but we just don’t take the time to consider how they can be used. We should all have a good car kit and anyone traveling in snow...

Tip of the Week…Haiti, What We Can Learn

There are many things we can learn from the disaster in Haiti this week. It may seem there is no way we could ever experience devastation like that seem in Haiti and that may be true. Our building standards are much superior and our economy and infrastructure much stronger. While that is true, we may face a disaster just as deadly, and even if the one we face is less catastrophic there is still much to...

Cleaning Up After a Flood

Flooding on the east coast of the  United States has been awful this week. The flooding continues and now the clean up begins. I hope the following tips will help. Please pass this link along to anyone you know who may bne going to help or who may live in a flooded area. When homes flood, the water can wreak havoc on the structure of your home, your personal belongings, and your health. After a flood,...

Another Evacuation….Pass on this Information, Please!

I cannot believe I am discussing this again in such a short period of time but yes, another evacuation order is in place. I have tried to get information out to help those evacuating and also to those staying at home who will be affected by the winds and rain. I hope you have sent the link to our Evacuation and Refuge category to everyone you know. As I was thinking about the storm and my own family who is now...