It’s that wonderful time of year when the weather turns brisk (or downright cold), the days are short and we all seem to be busy with the approaching holidays. Winter brings its own set of challenges for emergency preparedness and safety. Let’s take a couple of minutes to address some unique concerns, specific to this season, to keep your family and community...

  You hear it every year:  “Check on your neighbors, especially the elderly” during extreme heat or cold.  As you get older, you become more susceptible to being overcome by extreme temperatures, due to a variety of causes.   Fixed Incomes:  The elderly are more likely to be living on a fixed income, and reluctant, or unable, to pay for higher...

Preparedness is a year round proposition, but the different seasons bring unique challenges you need to incorporate in to your plans. Cold temperatures, icy driving conditions, home heating hazards are just some of what winter brings. I’m going to do a quick run down on some specific winter issues and how to enhance your plans and even your kit of emergency...