Are you prepared to survive and thrive during a power outage? Maybe thriving is goal for later on, but at the bare minimum you’d better have what you need to live if (and when) the power goes out in your community for days or weeks. The Tahoe Daily Tribune reports on the following health related recommendations for power outages offered [...]

You may have the mindset of being prepared in case of emergencies, but lack the necessary skills to respond effectively. To solve this problem, you may want to think about taking a Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) course when it becomes available in your area. For example, the city of La Quinta in California will offer CERT training beginning in [...]

A storm that dumped several feet of snow in California has now made its way across the country. After wreaking havoc in the Midwest and heading into New England, it appears that emergency conditions will continue for a while. AccuWeather is calling it the “December to Remember,” and storm trackers are warning about heavy rains that will immediately be followed [...]

If you’ve been reading this blog, you’re aware of the various Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) being formed across the country. These and similar groups are comprised of volunteers who are trained to aid police, firefighters and other first responders in an emergency. Does that mean you’re all set and you don’t need to worry about your own preparations? Think [...]

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has made available a publication on emergency preparedness: “Are you Ready? An in Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness.” You can print out the guide and hand out to employees, co-workers, organizations and other groups. Some of the highlights are: Create an evacuation plan. Find out your child’s school’s emergency plan. Develop a Family Disaster Plan. [...]