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Preparedness

4 Reasons Why You Should Take a First Aid Class

by Carolyn

A few years ago, a group of hikers left on a day-long excursion to the mountains. However, when a storm hit, they weren’t able to return home. During the storm, they lost the trail, and became completely stranded in the woods. Without any supplies, food or water, the hikers had to figure out how to survive, especially since one of their party had been seriously injured during an accident. Though the group was rescued a few days later, the injured…

Family Home Evacuation Strategies

by Carolyn

There are hundreds of articles, publications and videos that talk about the importance of preparing your family for a potential disaster. However, did you know that less than 5% of families have an evacuation strategy for their home? There are a wide variety of scenarios which might require you to leave home in a hurry. Here’s a quick guide to what you can do to plan an evacuation strategy for your family. Planning for Different Scenarios Deciding on an evacuation…

Paranoia or Preparedness?

by Carolyn

It’s interesting to note the negative connotations attached to the word “preparedness”. Most people equate preparedness with the image of paranoia, conspiracy theories and a negative view on organized government. However, the true definition of preparedness couldn’t be farther from that stereotype. Preparedness is less of a “lifestyle”, and more of a “mindset” that defines your lifestyle. It highlights independence, sustainability and the ability to care for your family without outside assistance. For example, let’s take one of the common…

4 Essential Safety Tips for a Home Invasion Scenario

by Carolyn

A home invasion is every homeowner’s worst nightmare. For many people, their home represents safety, security and sanctuary. The idea that burglars could violate this sanctuary has been a topic explored in many articles, security videos and even in popular cinema. It’s true – no one wants to even think about the possibility of a home invasion. However, like with any break-in, it pays to be prepared. Here are a few useful tips to help you protect your home and…

What Would You Take to an Underground Bomb Shelter?

by Carolyn

Every time there’s a significant natural disaster, many people express renewed interest in getting their family prepared. Some people purchase bottled water, dehydrated food and medical supplies. Other people focus on securing their home with better locks, a home security system and enhanced surveillance. With all of this interest in getting your family prepared, what have you considered? If you were the victim of a natural disaster, what do you think would be most valuable to you? This is just…

What is Your Family Prepared For?

by Carolyn

Mary Perkins* was a young mother living in a relatively quiet neighborhood. Crime rates were low, and her two children attended public school year-round. She worked at home on her mail-order jewelry business, while her husband had a full-time job in a downtown office. One week in January, she watched the morning weather, and saw that a strong storm was headed towards her town. “I wasn’t too worried,” she says. “Most of the hype that the news makes about strong…

An Introduction to Preparedness

by Carolyn

For most people, it’s a widely accepted fact that our societal system is one of dependence. We depend on grocery stores to stock up food, just as we depend on our electric company to provide us with an uninterrupted supply of power. This dependence is mutually beneficial, since we usually invest money in ensuring that we are able to obtain such services. However, such dependence is not always a good thing. If your electric company experienced technical difficulties, could you live…

Preparedness

4 Reasons Why You Should Take a First Aid Class

Family Home Evacuation Strategies

Paranoia or Preparedness?

4 Essential Safety Tips for a Home Invasion Scenario

What Would You Take to an Underground Bomb Shelter?

What is Your Family Prepared For?

An Introduction to Preparedness

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