by Billie Nicholson | Dec 12, 2017 | nuclear disaster, Preparedness
A nuclear blast is an explosion with intense light and heat, a damaging pressure wave, and widespread radioactive material that can contaminate the air, water, and ground surfaces for miles around. A nuclear device can range from a weapon carried by an...
by Billie Nicholson | Dec 12, 2017 | Land navigation, Preparedness
Kevin Estela Wilderness Learning Center Many emergency situations would not become survival situations, if you did not become lost. Many people carry compasses without knowing how to use them. The path of least resistance when traveling is usually the best. A map and...
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 | Emergency Preparations, Food Storage, Preparedness, Wheat, Wheat Berries
Storing wheat grains and wondering what to do with them? Wheat Berry Salads will change the way you think about stored grain forever. Wheat Berry Salad with Melon & Feta* Ingredients 1 cup dried wheat 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth Salad Ingredients 3 Tbs...
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...
