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 | Aug 6, 2016 | 72-Hour Kit, Food Storage, Preparedness, Survival skills
How Are You Doing? Click here for a downloadable PDF January- ______Begin working on water storage. Gather appropriate containers and fill with water. Work t towards a goal of 14 gallons per person. ______Begin work on 3 month supply of food. Make menus for dinner...
by Billie Nicholson | Aug 5, 2016 | CPR, Emergency Medical Assessment, First Aid, Survival skills
Mayo Clinic Staff Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. The American Heart Association recommends that everyone —...
by Billie Nicholson | Aug 5, 2016 | 72-Hour Kit, Survival skills
Survival Clothing How important are dry, warm clothes? Have you ever had to spend much time in wet clothes or get warm after a wet chill? Don’t forget to include clothes and shoes in your 72 hour kit. What should you pack? Plan for any type of weather, especially if...
by Billie Nicholson | Feb 16, 2016 | Calling 9-1-1, Family preparedness, Survival skills, Survival Skills for Teens
Survival Skills for All Ages We all know that as a family we need to have a designated place to meet in case of fire. We know to change the batteries in our smoke alarm. We also know we need a bug-out-bag stocked with necessities like water, food, maps, etc., if we...
by Billie Nicholson | Dec 1, 2015 | Carbon Monoxide, Electricity, Emergency Preparations, Family preparedness, Fire, Food Storage, Heating, Preparedness, Severe Weather, Survival skills, Water, winter storms
7 “C’s” for Keeping Warm – Last month’s article on preparing your home for winter reminded us of the importance of repairing doors and windows to eliminate drafts. Now we’ll address ways to stay warm during an extended electrical power outage where no generator...
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