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Posted by Carolyn on Jan 23rd, 2012 in Before the Disaster, Natural Disasters, Survival Tips | 3 comments
Severe Weather in Unusual Places…More Tips for Preparing Your Home as a Shelter
Tornadoes in January are not unheard of but they are very rare. Tornado season doesn't normally begin until May. Heavy snow storms in Seattle and other parts of Washington are also rare but this year they happened and people were not ready. the cities and counties were not ready either. We must take our family's safety and security into our own hands. Please don't think this can't happen to...
Posted by Carolyn on Sep 2nd, 2011 in After a Disaster, floods, hurricanes, Natural Disasters, On the Road, Power outage | Comments Off
Our General Store…Some More Tips For Those Not On Facebook…It’s National Emergency Preparedness Month
Need more motivation to prepare? Really? Earthquakes, flooding and hurricanes all along the east coast and into Canada. Tornadoes unknown for decades in the mid west. Drought from Florida to the Dakotas, down to Texas and places in between. Huge wildfires in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Three enormous dust storms in Arizona. More than 40 days of temperatures 100 degrees this summer in Texas. Huge...
Posted by Carolyn on Feb 3rd, 2011 in After a Disaster, Before the Disaster, Natural Disasters | Comments Off
Frostbite…What is it..How can you prevent it..and How can you treat it?
With cold weather conditions in place where they have been unheard of in the past, frostbit can become a real problem and one we should all know how to recognize and how to treat. Let's take a look. Frostbite: Common warning signs include a progressive numbness and a loss of sensitivity to touch. The affected area may also tingle or feel as if it is burning. As the damage increases the pain begins to...
Posted by Carolyn on Oct 12th, 2010 in Before the Disaster, Food Storage, Natural Disasters, On The Air, Our General Store, Survival Tips | 3 comments
Our General Store…Grains and Meds…Surviving the Baltimore Blizzard of 2010
Tonight we have an hour of radio news full of great information and several big announcements which will help to explain just why my posting has been a little spotty lately. Please be on hand to hear tips from a survivor of the 2010 blizzard in Baltimore. Nicole will share her insights and lessons learned. With winter rapidly approaching now is the time to prepare in case this winter breaks records in your...
Posted by Carolyn on Sep 20th, 2010 in Before the Disaster, Food Storage, Natural Disasters, On The Air, Our General Store, Survival Tips, Tip of the Week | Comments Off
