by Billie Nicholson | Jul 12, 2018 | Emergency Preparations, volcanoes
Ready.gov & USGS A volcano is an opening in the Earth’s crust that allows molten rock, gases, and debris to escape to the surface. Alaska, Hawaii, California, and Oregon have the most active volcanoes, but other states and territories have active volcanoes,...
by Billie Nicholson | Apr 16, 2018 | Emergency Preparations, important documents
We have all been counseled to maintain copies of important papers. Should you be caught without them, the Dept. of Agriculture, North Dakota State University has put together a list of contacts. Please note that some items on this list are for ND residents, but you...
by Billie Nicholson | Mar 14, 2018 | earthquake safety, Emergency Escape, Emergency Preparations, Family preparedness
When the earth begins to move, it’s scary. Caused by the breaking and shifting of subterranean rock as it releases accumulated strain, earthquakes can start out mildly and then strengthen to extremely violent quickly. This movement passes the stress energy on to other...
by Billie Nicholson | Oct 8, 2017 | Emergency Preparations, Mental & emotional security
Being Ready for an Uncertain Future Contributed by: John Adams, PhD. Emeritus Professor and Retired Program Chair Saybrook University Significant changes to the established ways of living that we learned during the 20th century, and today think of as normal, will...
by Billie Nicholson | Oct 7, 2017 | Emergency Preparations, map your neighborhood, Neighborhood Preparedness
Washington State Emergency Preparedness
Management Division – Remember – In a disaster your most immediate source of help are the neighbors living around you. Neighborhoods that are prepared for emergencies and disaster situations save lives, reduce the...
by Billie Nicholson | Sep 5, 2017 | Emergency Preparations, Family preparedness, National Preparedness Month, portable kitchen, Preparedness
If you have to leave your home, knowing that you will be in “camp-out” conditions, what items would you want to take with you to be able to cook? This kit could be optional or out of the question, depending on the emergency situation, but consider assembling these...
