Post by:  William J.P.Smith   When it comes to planning for disasters, many people don’t have a plan when it comes to their horses and large animals. During an emergency, resources for dealing with your animals can be stretched thin and evacuation centers set up for them can be chaotic at best. The Humane Society has some really good information on...

Post by:  Chris Hall   This week we’ll talk about the all important recovery and clean-up phase . Here are some tips to help you get through the muck and mess.   After A Flood As soon as floodwater levels have dropped, it’s time to start the recovery process. Here’s what you can do: Call your insurance agent to file a claim. Check for...

Post by:  Gina Stone   There is no doubt that an emergency kit will take some investment–An investment in time and money. However there is nothing that will pay off as well as being prepared, and keeping your family as safe and comfortable as possible in a disaster. How do you prepare when your budget is already stretched thin? Here are some...

Post by:  William J.P.Smith   We see it almost daily in the newspaper headlines and on the news, lives are lost and burn injuries are suffered, another home destroyed by fire. The phrase “No working smoke alarm” is frequently reported. It is a scene that firefighters have to see all to often. As a firefighter, many of the residential fires I have...

Post by:  Chuck Wilson   In recent years excessive heat has caused hundreds deaths and serious injuries. Extreme heat is a serious hazard to people and pets too. There are a few simple things you can do to “keep your cool” in soaring summer temperatures.   First, lets define some commonly used terms regarding how information about potentially hazardous...