December 2013

Wow what a year... plagued by weather and calamities - we hope you weren't affected by these horrible situations, and that you were safe and prepared if you are in one of the affected zones. Let's all make it our New Year Resolution to be ready for anything in 2014! Disaster, Survival, Preparation Survival Gear: Disaster, Emergency Preparedness, Camping & Survival Supply 72 Hour Emergency Preparedness Supplies for Earthquake, Hurricane, Tornado, Twister, Nuclear Disasters, Wilderness Survival & More… C.E.R.T. & F.E.M.A. Disaster, Survival, & Preparation! Think about preparedness; at home, at work, at school, even in your car. What should you do? Check your Emergency Plan and Evacuation Routes everywhere you normally spend time. Make sure you have an out of State contact for you, your friends and your family (long distance phone service is usually restored before local - and mobile services and internet will likely not work in a major disaster.) Of course, you should Check your Emergency Supplies, too: Count your stock... is it enough? Check your expiration dates (food, water, batteries) Keep cash on hand Don't let your gas tank get below half-full Think-Plan-Prepare-Survive! Emergency Survival Kits Food and Water Shelter and Sleeping Communication Tools Lighting & Heating C.E.R.T. Products American Red Cross Items Safety Vests First Aid & Trauma Supplies Triage Kits and ICS Supplies Hygiene and Sanitation  Automotive Empty Storage Search and Rescue Pet Emergency Survival Evacuation and Fire Disaster-Survival Books & Videos The year in review  Major Disaster Declarations (and of course, these only run though October!): Continue reading →