Your Preparedness Experts
Your Emergency Game Plan
Most first responders will tell you, during the first hours, days and sometimes weeks of a mass casualty disaster, they will not be able to immediately help everyone. Overwhelmed by people in need of medical care, food, water and shelter, the emergency response system quickly breaks down. You must be prepared to take care of yourself and the people you care about for an extended period of time.
...
...
Situational Awareness Tips
The world can be a dangerous place. You never know who may be watching you, or why they are watching you. Following a few simple rules can help reduce the chances you will become a victim. You should always remember that someone who is prone to violent or criminal behavior does not operate on the same moral pattern as most people. They will act without hesitation and without compassion to fulfill...
Social Distancing - Your best protection
Does your workplace sometimes resemble a sick room in the early 1900s?
There are several reasons that you might find the need to separate yourself from the rest of the population.
Pandemic is one that worries me the most. Specifically, a flu pandemic worries me because the flu seems pretty common, and certain strains can be deadly.
When the next Pandemic emerges:
Pandemic is one that worries me the most. Specifically, a flu pandemic worries me because the flu seems pretty common, and certain strains can be deadly.
When the next Pandemic emerges:
- It will spread worldwide...
Heat yourself and not everything around you
By Chris Swanda
Happy 2017! Christmas is now over and we have officially rang in the New Year a couple of weeks ago. A lot of people start thinking that spring is just around the corner; but honestly winter has only just begun. We still have almost 2 more months of potentially cold weather, bringing us some snow and ice storms, before the earth starts waking up and smiling at us with flowers. And...
Happy 2017! Christmas is now over and we have officially rang in the New Year a couple of weeks ago. A lot of people start thinking that spring is just around the corner; but honestly winter has only just begun. We still have almost 2 more months of potentially cold weather, bringing us some snow and ice storms, before the earth starts waking up and smiling at us with flowers. And...
10 Tips for Staying Warm When the Power Goes Out
1. Keep exterior doors closed. If you open them, warm air leaves quickly.
2. Keep interior doors closed. This allows warm air to stay in the center of your home.
3. Insulate your windows by closing your curtains and blinds.
4. Layer your clothing with thermal underwear, extra socks, shirts, and hats.
5. Use hand warmers inside socks and gloves and replace them every few hours.
6. Use duct...
Important Family Documents
Armed Forces Discharge Papers (DD Form 214)
Bank Account Information
Safe Deposit Box Location and Key
Birth Certificates
Drivers License
Death Certificates
Educational Records
Employment Records
401k and Pension
Legal Documents
Divorce Certificates
Divorce Papers
Health Care Power of Attorney/Directives
Will
Trust
Passport
Power of Attorney
Marriage Certificates
Prenuptial...
Bank Account Information
Safe Deposit Box Location and Key
Birth Certificates
Drivers License
Death Certificates
Educational Records
Employment Records
401k and Pension
Legal Documents
Divorce Certificates
Divorce Papers
Health Care Power of Attorney/Directives
Will
Trust
Passport
Power of Attorney
Marriage Certificates
Prenuptial...
Home Safety Checklist for Children
Adjust water heater’s temperature to 120 degrees or lower.
Anchor bookshelves, television stands, televisions, and other heavy items to house walls (Have anchors professionally installed).
Check that each medication is in a container with child-proof caps.
Check all drawers and cabinets for dangerous, sharp, small, and toxic items. Look out for (alcohol, buttons, knives, lighters, matches,...
Anchor bookshelves, television stands, televisions, and other heavy items to house walls (Have anchors professionally installed).
Check that each medication is in a container with child-proof caps.
Check all drawers and cabinets for dangerous, sharp, small, and toxic items. Look out for (alcohol, buttons, knives, lighters, matches,...
Are You Prepared to Help During a Natural Disaster?
It’s an unfortunate fact: following a major disaster, first responders who provide fire and medical services will not be able to meet the demand for these services. Factors such as number of victims, communication failures and road blockages will prevent people from accessing emergency services they have come to expect at a moment's notice.
So, what are we to do in the event of an emergency? What...
So, what are we to do in the event of an emergency? What...
Hurricane Matthew Reminds Us: Prepare for Anything
Photo courtesy of CNN.com
It seems that every time we turn on the news, another natural disaster is impacting some part of the United States and the world. Right now, Hurricane Matthew is wreaking havoc on Haiti and is scheduled to slam into the east coast by week’s end. Are you prepared?
At least 11 deaths have been attributed to the powerful storm as it has marched across the Caribbean...
At least 11 deaths have been attributed to the powerful storm as it has marched across the Caribbean...
Preparing for Disasters: Tornadoes and Winter Storms
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. Families may not be together and you may not have access to cell phones, gas stations, grocery stores or some of the other things that you are used to having every day. By taking a few simple steps now, each of us can make sure we are better prepared for the next emergency or disaster.
Every area and every disaster is different.
5. Tornadoes
Almost every...
Every area and every disaster is different.
5. Tornadoes
Almost every...
Preparing for Disasters: Earthquakes and Hurricanes
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. Families may not be together and you may not have access to cell phones, gas stations, grocery stores or some of the other things that you are used to having every day. By taking a few simple steps now, each of us can make sure we are better prepared for the next emergency or disaster.
Every area and every disaster is different.
3. Earthquakes
Most...
Every area and every disaster is different.
3. Earthquakes
Most...
Preparing for Disasters: Floods and Fires
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. Families may not be together and you may not have access to cell phones, gas stations, grocery stores or some of the other things that you are used to having every day. By taking a few simple steps now, each of us can make sure we are better prepared for the next emergency or disaster.
Every area and every disaster is different.
Flooding
Floods are the...
Every area and every disaster is different.
Flooding
Floods are the...