What are some of the things you learned from participating in Emergency Scenario #3? “IT’S TIME TO ROTATE YOUR 72-HOUR KIT FOOD & WATER – while this isn’t necessarily an emergency it’s something that needs to be done every year or so to ensure… Continue Reading “WHAT DID WE LEARN? – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #3”
IT’S TIME TO ROTATE YOUR 72-HOUR KIT FOOD & WATER While this isn’t necessarily an emergency it’s something that needs to be done every year or so to ensure you are ready in the event of an emergency. To LIVE this scenario for the… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – EMERGENCY SCENARIO #3”
Good personal hygiene is important under normal circumstances. In an emergency or after a disaster has occurred it is still important but not necessarily as easy to accomplish. This week TAKE STOCK of how well you will be able to maintain personal hygiene if the… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 26”
We’ve covered a lot lately and if you’ve not quite completed some of the tasks in the previous six weeks, use this as a Catch-Up Week. If you missed or didn’t quite finish the tasks for a particular week, this is the time to… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 15”
To finalize your 72-hour kit, TAKE STOCK of two pieces of information that should be included with your kits. If you haven’t already done so, you will want to include Emergency Contact information in your kits and also post an Evacuation Checklist. We’ve all… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 14”
This is the week to TAKE STOCK of our 72-hour kits. After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. First responders will be over-whelmed and basic services are often unavailable. In some scenarios, you will need to evacuate… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 13”
When a disaster strikes, (hurricanes, tornados, and ice storms are the most common in this area) it takes time for emergency responders to locate and assist those affected. In such a situation, you and your family will need to rely on yourselves, and the… Continue Reading “TAKE STOCK – WEEK 12”
Not everyone will have to deal with the upheaval and chaos the Ukrainians have experienced while evacuating their homes because of the invasion of Russian military forces. However, many of us will have to evacuate our homes for some other disaster. PREPARE BEFORE THE… Continue Reading “EVACUATE!”