March Mission:  Disaster Business Time to think about the business side of disasters; how are you going to get back on your feet? Gather all your important documents; birth certificates, copies of insurance policies- Homeowner’s, renter’s and car as well as any earthquake or flood policies as well as your agent’s phone number and information. If you...

Those with chronic medical conditions should take extra steps to be able to provide for their medical needs if services are disrupted for a substantial length of time.  In my particular circumstance, we have provided an additional method of making sure my nearly 90 year old grandmother will have the oxygen she needs if power is out for a substantial amount of...

January Emergency Kit Challenge!   I’d like to issue you a challenge.  Yes, You! Can you put together a reasonable preparedness kit that will keep your family going for a minimum of 3 days?  Better yet, a week? Can you spread out the tasks and budget and end up with a complete kit in 6 months?  How about 3 months? Yes, it is better to do it all at once, but...

Over the last 11 days, we have provided some preparedness tips to make your holiday a safe holiday.  Our goal and mission is to provide safety and preparedness tips to use throughout the year, and we are thankful  for your support and feedback. Happy Holidays from the 2BeeReady crew: Chuck Wilson Gina Arnold William J.P. Smith Chris Hall Wendi Pickford We wish...

If you ask any public safety professional what the worst emergency they have responded to, they will often refer to those involving children. Especially when so many of them could have been easily avoided. There are many things to consider regarding toys this holiday season. Both the gifts you buy for your children, and also gifts they receive from friends and...

Cookies, cakes, feasts, snack trays, candy…. The holiday season is just as much about the quality time shared breaking bread with family and friends as anything else. The basics on food safety, avoiding cross contamination, and keeping your food out of the “danger range” can be found on our “Now your Cooking” post.  Now is a good time to review washing...