Preparedness

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking applicants for its Youth Preparedness Council. The Youth Preparedness Council is a unique opportunity for youth leaders to serve on a highly distinguished national council and participate in the Youth Preparedness Council Summit. Additionally, the youth leaders have the opportunity to complete a self-selected youth preparedness project...

Prepare For Winter This winter, make sure you are prepared for the elements with our award-winning line of emergency shelters. Our SOL Emergency Blanket was recognized as a "must-have product in your car" by Denver's 5280 Magazine, for anyone living in Colorado. Don't miss out on this opportunity to complete your winter preparedness with this product you need to be...

Getting Prepared at Any Age During National Preparedness Month, Remember that Preparedness - from the Boy Scout Motto to the National Campaign - starts at any age, it is a conscious plan and also a way of being... prepare your kids young, Visit Ready.gov/Kids & have Children's Preparedness Items at Home.

FirstAidMart.com, Fema.gov, Ready.gov, and Listo.gov encourage all businesses, organizations, and individuals to join this national effort. 2013 is the 10th Anniversary of National Preparedness Month and the 12th Memorial of the tragic  9/11 events. This is a time to remember those lost, and to prepare so you, your loved ones, and your community are prepared for any emergency situation. Being...

With National Preparedness Month coming up in September, we reflect back on last year and "The End of The World" as purportedly predicted by the Mayan Calendar for 12/21/12... Hm... Still here, aren't we? As NASA put it - If you're reading this story, it means the world didn't end on Dec. 21, 2012. Despite reports of an ancient Maya prophecy...

Include your pets in your family’s preparedness plans Ready for Disaster Making evacuation plans that include your pet will leave you better prepared to cope with disasters of all kinds. Tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, floods and earthquakes — there are few places on Earth that are not vulnerable to one or more natural disasters. We’ve learned from countless disasters that people...

The possibility of public health emergencies arising in the United States concerns many people in the wake of recent hurricanes, tsunamis, acts of terrorism, and the threat of pandemic influenza. Though some people feel it is impossible to be prepared for unexpected events, the truth is that taking preparedness actions helps people deal with disasters of all sorts much more...

Are you ready for calamity? Be Disaster Ready - You and your Family will be less stricken if you Expect the Unexpected! Brian Vitsmun sorts through debris at his home that was destroyed by a tornado on June 2, 2013 in Moore, Okla. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) by ADAM LEVIN (@adam_k_levin) Disasters disrupt life in unimaginable ways, making those affected much...

Hurricanes & Tornadoes... we're busy thinking preparedness these days... are you in Twister Zone? Here are some thoughts on getting ready for a cyclone from OSHA: Tornadoes can occur with little or no warning. Taking precautions in advance of the storms, such as developing an emergency plan, learning the warning signs, and monitoring tornado watches and warnings, can help you...

Hurricane Season started June 1st. Remember to check your emergency kit from last season. Make sure that you have everything you need. Replace expired items such as food and medicine. Gather Emergency Supplies If disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water, or electricity for some time. By taking time now to prepare emergency water supplies...