We often talk about all the basic things you need in an emergency kit. You need water, food, medicine, clothing, flashlights, and so on. These basics are very important, but have you thought about what you might want to have in your kit to pass the time during an emergency? Many situations involve long periods of patiently waiting. This can increase stress....

How’d I get all this STUFF?? I’m sure I’m not alone in wandering around my household asking the question… how did I get all this STUFF?   Of course, I know the answer, I had to have this… got this for the kids… oh that’s where that went…. Problem is now I’ve accumulated so much of what was supposed to make life easier; my house seems to be...

We often talk preparedness at the individual and occasionally at the family level, but what about the community as a whole? Have you ever engaged your whole neighborhood in a preparedness activity? Have preparedness actions been discussed with local groups like resident clubs, faith-based organizations, neighborhood watch groups…? The list of potential groups...

First a few questions… 1. Do you have a family emergency plan? 2. If you answered yes, when was the last time you reviewed it? Did you review alone, or was the whole family (and maybe friends and neighbors) involved? 3. Do you have an emergency kit? 4. If you answered yes, are the supplies fresh? Have you thought of adding or deleting items as necessary for your...

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Smoke and fire alarms provide those precious few moments that could prevent a tragedy.  A properly installed and functioning smoke alarm can make the difference between whether or not you and your family can escape during a fire emergency. Smoke alarms are often required by law and should be installed on every level of your home including the basement and in every...