Home Emergency Essentials Part 7: We’re Outta Here
While it is desirable to be prepared for a variety of home emergencies, as we have discussed throughout this series, there are some calamities that simply require evacuation: hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and the threat of terrorist or nuclear attack, for instance. And, while these events may not rank very high on the probability scale, foresight [...]
Are You Prepared to Evacuate in 30 Minutes or Less?
I had to answer this question recently. So, seriously, ask yourselves these questions: If you were ordered to evacuate, due to a natural disaster, how quickly could you get out of your home? What would you take with you? Have you a planned where to meet family members who may be away from home? Do [...]
Survival Preparation = Disaster Drills
The best time to practice survival preparation is before a disaster happens. For most of us, as primary grade schoolers, practicing for earthquakes or fires was standard procedure on a weekly or monthly basis. Here in Utah’s “earthquake country”, we regularly practiced the “drop, cover and hold on” drill. What about disaster drills? Mother Nature’s [...]
“Pioneer Night” – Making Conservation and Emergency Preparedness Fun
When we lived in Juneau, we developed a tradition that is so ironically juxtaposed to our current lifestyle that when friends remind us of it, we’re momentarily stumped. The tradition provided an excellent weekly break from normal, helped us to prepare for emergencies, and saved money. We called it “Pioneer Night.” Juneau is prone to [...]
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