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 [...]

Just some of the main items you should have in your emergency kit Water and water purification tablets (at least a 3 day supply) Food Bars (high in calories, but make sure the ingredients are safe for you to eat based on any medical conditions) Radio (battery operated or hand cranked) Flashlight (preferably one that doesn’t require any batteries) Emergency [...]

We are very pleased to announce that Lieutenant General Russel Honore has become an adviser to the board of 1-800-PREPARE.com. We share the mission of changing the culture of preparedness in this country and are excited about working with the General. Read our full press release here.