Prepare

“Pre-pare” ~ “Pre” means before… not after. Preparation is not reaction to a threat or incident – it is planning and equipping oneself ahead of a time when need may arise. ? Get a Kit: See all the Disaster Kits and Survival Supplies below ? Make a Plan: See our Survival Checklists and Resources in the Quick Links ? Be...

Are you Ready to Be Ready? We're about to launch two Months of National Preparedness Month (NPM) articles! All through August we'll be giving you ideas to get your gear together and get ready to share the plan and information with  others, then in September, we'll be helping you spread the word to friends, family, co-workers and your community! So what's...

Severe Weather Be a force of nature and Pledge to Prepare for severe weather that could happen in your area. Inspire others to act by being an example and telling them to take the pledge. Severe weather can happen anytime. In May 2013, tornadoes devastated part of central Oklahoma. This outbreak included the deadliest tornado of the year on May...

Life is unpredictable, be prepared Twice a year my family takes an inventory of our immediate assets. I don’t mean our investment portfolio. I’m talking about immediate access to life-preserving essentials: water, food, warmth, light, and basic first aid. The stuff we take for granted until we’re up the proverbial creek. We have seen alarming trends demonstrating how vulnerable we...

Make plans in advance to secure your home. Protect your windows by installing hurricane shutters or board up windows with plywood. Download this GREAT Infographic from USA.gov: Hurricane_Graphic_FINAL