Every day millions of people go to work, take their children to school, go on vacation, go shopping, or just get out and go for a drive. But every so often our routines change drastically due to accidents or other conditions. These are the times that make us realize how fragile our lives are, or […]

Prepare your kit – Tips for your disaster supplies kit.

Floods are an inevitable and natural part of life in Wisconsin, especially for those who live along streams and rivers. Counties that border the Mississippi and the Wisconsin rivers are the most flood prone, but serious floods have occurred throughout the state. It is important to be prepared and know what to do before disaster […]

Modern media have made our world seem small. News about events around the world reaches us in minutes. We learn of hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, industrial accidents and terrorist attacks immediately. TV teaches us that any disaster brings chaos to people and their environments. As a person with diabetes, your daily routine involves schedules […]

Catastrophic disaster events can interrupt, paralyze, and/or destroy the ability of Federal, State, or local governments to carry out their executive, legislative, and judicial functions. Therefore, it is imperative that each level of government build a Continuity of Government (COG) capability to preserve, maintain, and/or reconstitute its ability to function under the threat or occurrence […]

A List of Items and Equipment for Bugging Out and for Holing Up In the Wilderness FOOD: MREs; Freeze Dried Food ie Mountain House, Richmoore, ect. 5 DAYS SUPPLY MINIMUM Water Purification and Storage: The Katadyn Pocket Microfilter: The most rugged, longest lasting Microfilter available, backed by a lifetime warranty. The Pocket Microfilter’s solid design […]

Although this document is somewhat speculative in nature, it contains a variety of pragmatic cautionary statements, health advisories, and domestic survival tips that have been derived from authoritative scientific and empirical sources. Ordinarily, I would provide an appropriate footnote citation whenever I state a fact that is not considered general knowledge within a particular field […]

After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it may take days. Would your family be prepared to cope with the emergency until help arrives? Your family will cope best by preparing for disaster before it strikes. […]

For the millions of Americans with mobility problems, emergencies such as fires and floods present a especial challenge. Protecting yourself and your family when disaster strikes requires planning ahead. This checklist will help you get started. Discuss these ideas with your family, friends, or a personal care attendant, and prepara an emergency plan.

Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services – water, gas, electricity or telephones – were cut off? Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach […]