Health and Safety
Prepare For the Worst – Mandatory Evacuations Planned for Louisianna, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida
July 1st, 2010With every day that passes, the oil spill continues to create more emergency situations. Experts are suggesting that the oil spill will contaminate major water sources for Louisianna, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, thus leading government officials to put mandatory evacuations into effect. Learn how to prepare for community evacuations with these preparedness tips.
Home Invasion: Preventative Security Layers to Protect the Home
June 30th, 2010It’s not enough these days to tell those who are home alone to have the doors and windows locked at all times or to not open doors for strangers. Minimize the threat of a home break in or home invasion by adding 3 layers of security to prevent your home from being a possible target.
SHTF Survival: How to Prevent Infections
June 17th, 2010Those that are preparing for a short or long term disaster would benefit by stocking up on three prep items: baking soda, bleach and clean water. Not only are they versatile, but when combined together, can create a germ fighting antiseptic that could save your life.
Growing Concerns of Exposure to Crude Oil
June 9th, 2010Those that live on the Gulf coastline are growing concerned with the possibility of coming in contact with oil from the oil spill. Although the CDC says that brief contact with oil or crude will not pose a serious threat, there are symptoms to look for and ways to properly clean oneself if a person should come in contact with crude oil. Additionally, there are serious issues to be concerned with if prolonged exposure occurs.
Disaster Planning: Kind of a Big Deal
April 29th, 2010Disasters come in all shapes and sizes. Hurricane, tornadoes, earthquakes, volcanoes, home fires, floods – there are so many, and they happen quite frequently. But, for one reason or another, many do not prepare for any type of disaster that could affect them in the area they live. Despite their reasoning, disasters happen to everyday people all over the world. We may each be faced with a disaster some time during our lives. Will you be prepared enough to survive it?
Long Term Disasters Will Have Clear and Present Dangers
April 22nd, 2010With a major disaster, their is a dependency upon the government to save the people. The mistake these victims make is that the government is not Superman. This mentality is one of the biggest mistakes the unprepared make. If a major disaster were to occur over the entire United States, only 7% of the population would be prepared. There would be many dangers that would exist in a long term disaster. Imagine, the dangers that would lurk.
How To Provide Charity Inconspicuously
March 25th, 2010Providing charity during a long term disaster can be seen as a blessing to those in need. But to those providing the charity, it can be seen as a security nightmare. There may come a time when a person feels the need to help their fellow man. After all, it is human nature to want to help.
But, desperate [...]
Mums the Word: Using OPSEC with Preps
March 21st, 2010City dwellers have been “exposed” and have lived in close proximity of each other for so long, that many have forgotten the concept of what privacy really is. Because of people living in such close quarters to their neighbors, OPSEC (operations security) is a forgotten or unknown concept. This forgotten concept carries though into the community as well.
People [...]
The Ten Commandments of Safe Gun Handling
February 24th, 2010Many are keenly aware that crime is steadily increasing. Crimes such as home invasions, kidnapping, and petty theft are making their way into the so-called ”safer neighborhoods,” thus causing individuals to grow more concerned. Many believe this is due to a failing economy. Some adults are seriously contemplating purchasing a firearm as a solution to ensure their safety. Having a gun [...]
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