Category Archives: Being Prepared

What Can You Do When Disaster Strikes Somewhere Else

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To Survive Almost Any Situation Requires Being Prepared In AdvanceSurvival Means Always Being Prepared To Gather Food And Water
To Survive Almost Any Situation Requires Being Prepared In Advance
Survival Means Always Being Prepared To Gather Food And Water

Several of the largest natural disasters have occurred recently. These include the earthquake and tsunami in South East Asia and Hurricane Katrina in the Southern United States. Thousands of disasters occur every year. They all don’t affect thousands of people, but the impact is as dire for each one that has to experience it. Each time a disaster occurs our hearts go out to those affected. However, what can we do when we are many miles away?

The following are some of the ways you might contribute to others Continue reading What Can You Do When Disaster Strikes Somewhere Else →

Prepare Yourself For Whatever Comes Your Way

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Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood, workplace or school or can confine you to your home.

What would you do if basic services-water, gas, electricity or telephones-were cut off? Local officials and first responders will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away. Therefore, the best way to make you and your family safer is Continue reading Prepare Yourself For Whatever Comes Your Way →

Putting Together A Home Earthquake Kit

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If you live in an area prone to seismic activity, it’s vitally important that you have an earthquake kit in your house or in your car so that you’ll have emergency supplies if you need them. Even if you don’t live in an area that is prone to earthquakes, you might want to create a basic disaster survival kit to be used in case of tornados or other types of natural disasters.

Ideally, your earthquake kit should contain enough supplies for you and your family to survive for a period of up to three days. Beyond the basic Continue reading Putting Together A Home Earthquake Kit →

Heroes Needed In Times Of Need

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Natural disasters have devastated natural landscapes and the lives of millions in recent years. While technology is aiding us in keeping proactive in avoiding our presence in times of these traumatic events, many people are being seriously injured. The aftermath of these events has raised the need for professionals such as emergency medical technicians and trained nurses.

Extreme times call for extraordinary training and measures. Local Continue reading Heroes Needed In Times Of Need →

Are You Prepared For A Natural Disaster?

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With the various types of natural disasters that have taken place in recent years, many people have started to realize that they may not be prepared for such events to take place. While no one wants to think it can happen to them, we have all seen the footage of Hurricane Katrina and it was a reality that this type of natural disaster is something that does happen to real people. Even the fires spreading out of control in California remind us of the types of natural disasters that can take place.

It is important to pay close attention to the warnings that hopefully will be broadcast on TV and the internet if a natural disaster is possible. It is unbelievable the number of people that ignore this information. If you Continue reading Are You Prepared For A Natural Disaster? →