14th September 2011
One could hardly think that actually preparing yourself and your family for the worst could be a bad decision, but often times emergency kit buyers feel they got it wrong. It’s the same as buying anything else really. People often second guess themselves ...
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15th April 2011
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Without question, readily available water and electricity are the two utilities most people are not prepared to do without. As Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, "Water, water, everywhere...
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09th February 2009
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How Not to Store Water
In an emergency survival situation, you may be tempted to store water in any available container. However, when you can plan for emergency water storage, your water storage options can be be...
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09th February 2009
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You may have heard that in case of an emergency, your hot water heater is an excellent source of 40 to 50 gallons of fresh water. However, how many of you know how to get the water out, and is your hot water heater f...
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19th June 2007
Telephone Tips to Support Your Emergency Communications Plan
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Obviously, you need to have a family communications plan in place prior to emergencies or severe weather events. That means designating someone out of y...
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21st November 2006
If you or a family member has a disability or special need which may make evacuation during an emergency more difficult, be sure that your emergency preparedness plan addresses those needs. Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning ...
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20th November 2006
People always wonder, what can I do as a citizen to help prevent terrorism. Most believe that they can have no impact or would even come into contact with people with terrorism on their mind. The Office of Homeland Security along with its regional offic...
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