tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48332859660417976262011-11-27T15:50:46.886-08:00What you can do to prepare yourself for hurricanes, earthquakes, wild fires, terrorist attacks and other unforeseen events both natural and man made. <br><br> Remember: When disaster strikes, the time to prepare has passed...Iainnoreply@blogger.comBlogger91100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833285966041797626.post-77278352168383305852007-08-13T06:59:00.000-07:002007-08-13T07:01:35.270-07:00

By Ilse HagenSurvival kits are an essential part of your outdoor gear, whether you’re going sailing, hiking, or camping. You have to be prepared for emergencies such as storms, injuries, getting stranded, or losing your way. You can buy pre-packed survival kits from the shop, or you can put one together yourself. If you choose the latter, you have to keep in mind how much provision you will need,

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By: Steven CyrosIf the power went out at home and someone fell and scraped a knee in the dark, would you know where to quickly find first aid supplies in your home? Would you know how to treat the wound?It is important that you and your family have certain basic emergency and first aid supplies available at your home so that you can respond to home emergencies and to natural disasters. Your

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By: Joe GoertzNowadays, we are all in survival mode. We just want to make it one more hour, one more day, one more week. Just one more. We use our survival skills in everything we do. From corporate meetings to feeding our families. Some of us have even become obsessed with the issue of survival. We have begun to horde all types of food and water and supplies for the next (fill in the blank).With

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This Home Fire Safety Checklist was developed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an independent regulatory agency of the U.S. Government.The Commission has four statutory missions:-- to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury associated with consumer products;-- to assist consumers in evaluating the comparative safety of consumer products;-- to develop uniform

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By: B. SixWiseMillions of Americans enjoy the adventure and experience of traveling abroad each year. But even the best-planned vacation can turn into a nightmare in the face of a natural disaster, terrorist attack, civil unrest, illness or other emergency situation.Fortunately, with a little forethought you can prepare for your trip in a way that offers you the most security and peace of mind

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By: Marcus Stout Emergency supplies of drinking water require planning to meet maximum demand during an emergency. As the world enters the tropical storm season and faces other serious emergencies that may affect the drinking water supply, federal, state and local government agencies need to plan ahead to meet peak demand.All of Society is AffectedWhen disaster strikes it affects everyone.

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In an emergency you’ll need to provide and receive help, and after it’s over, you’ll have to return, repair, and rebuild. Central to all this is communication and documentation. Our society loves red tape, especially after disasters. Below are 50 ways the camera phone can be used in an emergency to document, record, and relay important information.Any camera could be used for some of these things

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By Ralph WinnIt's happened to everyone. Maybe there's a thunderstorm, or maybe a power line in your neighborhood has been knocked down by strong wind. Suddenly, the house is dark and silent, and you are sent stumbling through the darkness in search of a flashlight and some extra batteries. Being prepared can help you keep calm and safe if the power goes out. You and your family should have some

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First of all let me welcome me to this new site.The purpose for this site is to provide a place for interested readers (like yourself) to find relevant information on disaster preparedness. Dictionary.com defines the noun disaster as follows:a calamitous event, esp. one occurring suddenly and causing great loss of life, damage, or hardship, as a flood, airplane crash, or business failure.Do you

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