Practical Disaster Planning

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05/22/2019

With the recent outbreak of tornadoes popping up across the country. It may be a good time to review possible sheltering options - just in case you run into one. A good infographic from Ready.gov on sheltering during a tornado. Make sure to click on "See More" for the U.S. National Weather Service link to learn more about Tornado Safety.

Know where to take shelter during a tornado:

✔️ Tornado storm shelters or safe rooms are best.
✔️ Basements & interior rooms are also good, away from windows and doors.

❌ Vehicles are not safe. Drive to the nearest shelter.
❌ Shed, storage facilities & highway overpasses are not safe.

More from U.S. National Weather Service (NWS): weather.gov/safety/tornado-during

05/17/2019

Is this the biggest disaster that Americans will face? Disasters can take many forms: Hurricane, Tornado, Flood, etc... However, you don't hear about this disaster type in the news too often. But it is devastating families every single day in the United States.

Is this the Biggest Disaster Americans Will Face? by John | May 16, 2019 | General Information, Medical | 0 comments Is this the Biggest Disaster that Americans Will Face? Disasters can take many forms; Hurricane, Wildfire, Flood, Tornado, Terrorist Attack, or one of the other mainstream disasters t...

03/22/2019

There are millions of Americans who still have not taken any steps towards preparing for the types of disasters that can potentially impact their locations and their lives. Have you ever wondered why it is - that some of us see the importance of prepping - while others are not motivated what so ever to become ready? Read this blog to find out why.

There are millions of Americans who still have not taken any steps towards preparing for the types of disaster(s) that can potentially impact their locations, and their lives. Have you ever wondered why it is, that some us see the importance of preparing – while others are not motivated what so ev...

12/24/2017

Is your fire extinguisher more dangerous than the fire?

Fire Extinguisher Recall. Is your fire extinguisher more dangerous than the fire you are trying to put out? U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall Notice: 18-022 Number: 18-022.

10/10/2017

BLOG] Heads Up! There are no such things as Natural Disasters. At least that is what Popular Science is reporting. Check out this blog post to see why they are stating this.

According to Popular Science, there is no such thing as a Natural Disaster. Read more here to see why Popular Science has taken this position.

09/18/2017

[Blog] Disasters happen all the time. They just may not have happened to you - YET! Check out this blog post to see what you really need to prepare for.

Harvey, Irma, Earthquakes in Mexico, Wildfires in the West, Terrorist Attacks… Currently in the United States, there are 3 major disaster events happening: Harvey, Irma, and record breaking Heat Waves with massive Wildfires in the West. The news broadcasts many images of the devastation and personal...

08/29/2017

05/09/2017