The Emergency Preparedness Guy

03/18/2025

First Aid Kits for Coaches...

See what our experts recommend to keep athletes safe.

03/13/2025

Pool Safety...

Always watch children when they’re in or near water, and never leave them unattended. Designate an official Water Watcher, an adult tasked with supervising children in the water. That should be their only task – they shouldn’t be reading...

03/13/2025

https://www.stopdrowningnow.org/educate-to-eliminate-blog/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhMq-BhCFARIsAGvo0KcbLQhync1l9GrfkoxMpzE_LwdFd0gye7j3cV92QSnjsB8CCwxDCKwaAghTEALw_wcB

Swimming Lessons and Water Safety Best Practices Death and injury from drowning happen every day in pools; natural bodies of water; toilets; bathtubs; and even buckets. The statistics are staggering: ten people drown every day for a total of 3,400 each year. It’s a leading cause of accidental deat...

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

Home fire prevention and safety from the American Red Cross...

Learn how to effectively protect your loved ones and home from fires with these top tips provided by the American Red Cross. Download our fire safety resources here.

03/11/2025

Pets and emergencies from the Red Cross.
If you must leave your pet behind during an emergency, identify a trusted friend, family member, or neighbor who can temporarily care for your pet, ideally someone outside your immediate area, and ensure they have access to your pet's food, medications, and necessary supplies.
"What do I do if I have to abandon my pet during a major emergency event?" Most cities have abandonment laws... before an event contact your local pet shelter or police department, but only as a last resort.

03/10/2025

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/landslide.html?srsltid=AfmBOorY17_0frd9LiMxsIOqEnCMibV4iin-O6hy8Pfz2J1h6FYTzSm1

Learn how to prepare for landslides before, during, and after they occur. Landslides can also be referred to as mudslides, debris flows, mudflows or debris avalanches.

02/24/2025

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/nuclear-explosion-radiation-emergencies.html?srsltid=AfmBOoruVb_6ETx-zJwQqw8LNH_zJLskfKorLYvxRywHG5oO8IWForIR

The guidance here is based on research from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA).

02/18/2025

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies.html?srsltid=AfmBOooUg8Alc9VwRSecoMI_TOuNSUBYqYB2_qdreJao_UY4roCoGiOT

Learn what to include in a survival kit should an emergency or disaster occur. The Red Cross lists what you should have at a minimum as well as other additions.

01/31/2025

First Aid Friday, Heart Attacks...

A blockage of blood flow to the heart can damage or destroy heart muscle.

01/30/2025

https://www.safemotorist.com/articles/disabled-driving-laws-and-tools/

Adults with disabilities are faced with many challenges throughout life, but fortunately, driving doesn't have to be one of them.

01/29/2025

The P.A.S.S. Technique described by OSHA...

Continue reading to learn more about the PASS acronym, what it means, and how it can be crucial to help you in the event of a fire.