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...
by Billie Nicholson | Sep 5, 2017 | 72-Hour Kit, Emergency lighting alternatives, Emergency Medical Assessment, Emergency Preparations, Family preparedness, First Aid, Food Storage, National Preparedness Month, Neighborhood Preparedness, Preparedness
Emergency Essentials September is preparedness month. It’s the time of year as the seasons change to prepare for the future. Preparing for the future should not be overwhelming. We’ve included 12 primary areas of preparedness. Use your specific situation to decide...
by Billie Nicholson | Sep 4, 2017 | National Preparedness Month, Preparedness
This year’s National Preparedness Month’s (NPM) focus is on planning for disasters. The theme is “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.” All of us can and should take action to prepare. Training courses help us to help the first responders by knowing what to do when...
by Billie Nicholson | Sep 16, 2016 | Bleeding, Emergency Medical Assessment, Emergency Preparations, Family preparedness, National Preparedness Month, Preparedness
American Red Cross Bloodborne pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, are present in blood and body fluids and can cause disease in humans. The bloodborne pathogens of primary concern are hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. These and other bloodborne pathogens are...
by Billie Nicholson | Sep 13, 2016 | Communications, Emergency Escape, Emergency Preparations, Family preparedness, Fire, home safety, National Preparedness Month, Neighborhood Preparedness, Preparedness, Survival skills, Survival Skills for Teens
September is National Preparedness Month, promoted by the US government (DHS and FEMA). Fortunately, we’re several months ahead in our planning, so we’re already putting together our 72 hour kits. The next step is to have a family council and discuss emergency escape...
by Billie Nicholson | Sep 11, 2015 | Emergency Preparations, National Preparedness Month, Neighborhood Preparedness, Preparedness, Tool Kit
Can you readily find that short Phillips-head screw driver when you need it? Do you have a collection of rusty screws and bent nails floating around in your tool box to jab you? Organizing your tool box is a great rainy day project that you will have a hard time...
