I just came back from watching the movie contagion. A very interesting movie that had many in the audience chatting after about whether or not something like this could happen. Could there be a mass pandemic outbreak of this proportion? If there was….would there be a run on food supplies, medicines, etc? I am not the kind of person who [...]

Every year we see different types of disasters happen across the United States and the rest of the world. Earthquake, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Floods, Fires, Acts of Terror and Blackouts just to name a few. We are also constantly reminded of the message: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed. So the question is…If disasters happen and we know the [...]

As the owner of a preparedness kit/supply company and a volunteer firefighter….emergencies seem to find me (or maybe I am just paying more attention and looking for them). As such, I tried to be as prepared as I can be so I can help if I run into a situation. In my personal vehicle…on top of my firefighting turnout gear [...]

When preparing for disaster it is important to remember that your calm well being will give you the will to live and this is often overlooked.  While you cannot know exactly what, when and where trouble will happen it is important to remember that staying positive is very important.  Having a positive moral in a time of trouble will take [...]

Contrary to what many of my friends think….I actually like to see more and more companies adding preparedness items like the ones we sell to their sites. As first responders ourselves….my partners and I started this business because we carry about getting people better prepared and we want to help change the culture of preparedness in this country. We recognize [...]