When people think of emergency preparedness they often think of earthquake kits or survival gear. In my opinion…one of the most important things to have…and certainly one of the most frequently used is a first aid kit. In the coarse of our normal, everyday lives there are literally dozens of different things that can happen where having a first aid [...]

Preparedness is something we all need to take personal responsibility for. By being prepared, we free up important resources, making it much easier for our first responders to assist those who are in the greatest need. Personal preparedness can extend to helping neighbors and friends. It is  more likely that your friends or neighbors will reach you first, than emergency [...]

When people think of “preparedness” they often think of being ready for major events like a hurricane, earthquake or tornado. For most of us..these are situations we will likely never have to face. However, there are things that can happen to all of us during the course of our everyday life that we can and should be better prepared for. [...]

September is National Preparedness Month. It is sponsored by the Ready Campaign in partnership with Citizen Corps and the Advertising Council. It is held each September to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. This is a great time to take a look at your own personal level of preparedness. It [...]