Disaster Preparedness Plans, Checklists and Guides

When the grid goes down and the lights go off, what will you do? Be prepared to go off-grid, that's what. And solar power is the key. But how does solar…

While you hope that a calamity like a water shortage or other emergency will never befall in your lifetime, it is always important to be prepared for the…

Preparing for a rainy day, as some may call it, comes in many forms. For some people, this means buying extra lanterns, heaters, and first aid supplies…

Preparing your disaster preparedness supplies is essential. You never know when disaster – natural or manmade – might strike. Have you made sure that you…

When is the time to consider a financial emergency preparedness plan? When disaster strikes, your immediate concern is for the safety of your family.…

You never know when disaster will strike. But you can be ready. A disaster preparedness checklist can help keep you organized so that when trouble…

Are you familiar with current emergency alerts? The Federal Communications Commission or FCC replaced the Emergency Broadcasting System, also known as…

Developing efficient methods on how to desalinate water may be one of the easiest ways to solve the freshwater shortage in the world. The ocean is vast…

Most of us don't think of power outages until we're searching for flashlights or candles in the dark. Some think the light on their cellphone will be good…

It's difficult to turn on the news without hearing about people's lives being turned upside down because Mother Nature had a bit of a temper tantrum and…

No one ever thinks a tragedy will happen to them. We see events on the news all the time such as accidents, home invasions, and house fires. We rarely…

Community disaster preparedness is a scary sounding phrase. However, we live in frightening times. Political climates around the world are growing tenser…

When purchasing a home, there a lot of things to consider. What area of the United States do you want to live? Do you want to be in the country or in the…

Whether at home or abroad, civil unrest is a modern problem with which you may have to contend. Whenever people feel threatened or powerless and believe…

The world today is more dangerous than ever before. It seems as though every time you look at the news, you see the aftermath of another senseless…

Water is the backbone of life. Often taken for granted in the First World, even the slightest natural or man-made disaster could cut off a water supply to…

Have you ever been startled by a snake in your yard? Snakes are among the most misunderstood and feared animals on the planet, mainly because of the…

Being prepared for disasters mean having a disaster preparedness kit nearby. Disasters can happen without warning regardless of geographical location.…

With the onset of winter comes the risk of getting frostbite. With all of the outdoor recreation that's available to us in the winter, it is important to…

Have you ever watched television shows like "Naked and Afraid" or "Man vs. Wild" and wondered if it would be possible to survive if you were trapped in…

The top disaster scenarios that kill people in the United Sates are floods, storms and earthquakes, wildfires and even epidemics. In disasters, most…

Safety activities are both fun and practical, helping children gain an understanding of safety precautions. It’s never too early to start teaching an…

With the recent natural disasters that have been occurring more and more, it is never too late to prepare your home and family for such an emergency.…