When disaster hits and the power goes out, it’s imperative to have the skills and the know-how to survive. National Preparedness Month isn’t just about accumulating “stuff”; it’s also about accumulating knowledge.
One of the most essential skills in any wilderness survival course is building and sustaining a fire. Today, there are a wide variety of fire-starting options, but it is important to know how to get your fire started “the old fashioned way”.
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Emergencies can happen at any time and almost anywhere. Natural disasters, financial collapse or sudden accidents can turn life on its head in a matter of seconds. The only way to keep your family safe and secure in the face of crisis is preparation.
Emergency and First Aid
When emergencies strike, injuries or other health issues often accompany them. A good knowledge of first aid is not just a good way to prepare for disaster; it could literally save someone’s life.
The links below offer simple first aid information to help you recognize and treat issues that may arise during an emergency. For more detailed information, please reference the American Institute for Preventative Medicine or check your local area for a comprehensive training program.
Preparing for Disaster During Summer Travel: Tornado Safety
Many families have a plan for emergencies that arise when they’re around the house or out and about running errands, but the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says it’s even more important to prepare plans for when you’re visiting a new place.
“Preparing before severe weather threatens is always the wisest thing to do, but it can be tricky when you’re out in public or in unfamiliar areas,” says Region VII Administrator Beth Freeman. “We want to see people consider their options and know what to do during any emergency like it’s second nature.”
Money Saving Tips
Downsizing. Restructuring. It doesn’t matter the cause, everyone dreads the potential “Pink Slip,” and in today’s economy, it can come in more unexpected ways than ever. Hundreds of thousands of people are still looking for work, and if you could ask them, you can bet almost all of them wished they had put a little more away “for a rainy day.”
More Than Just Food – Preparing Your Family for Financial Emergencies
When your family is confronted with a disaster, once life and limb are made safe and basic needs like warmth, shelter, nutrition and hydration secured, reality may start setting in and you realize, “What is this going to cost me?” Not all disasters involve weather catastrophes, but even the ones that do often turn into financial emergencies pretty quickly.
Five Steps To Start and Sustain Your Savings: Preparing for Financial Emergency
When mistakes happen, foolishness is to pretend they never happened; wisdom is to learn from them. Many people were completely unprepared for the 2008 stock market crash where hundreds of thousands of jobs were eventually lost, and many families faced financial emergency.
Getting Started on Emergency Preparedness
What if you went to the grocery store and found the shelves empty, or had to evacuate your home in fifteen minutes? Chances are, you would be in a world of hurt.
It is overwhelming to think about emergency preparedness.
“I need to acquire a year’s supply of palletized, freeze-dried food, 10,000 gallons of water and gasoline, cutting-edge emergency gear, paramedic certification and a bazooka to protect it all.”
Realistic Budgeting
If saving money were easy, everyone would be doing it (and you wouldn’t be reading about how to do it). The truth is, saving money can be difficult ⎯ downright hard if you don’t go about it the right way.
The only realistic way to save money is by creating a budget. Now, don’t freak out; we said the “B” word, but have faith—if you are diligent, you will be well on your way to getting that nagging voice out of your head: “Save Money! Save Money!”
Three Emergency Fuel Solutions You May Already Have
Hurricanes, tornados and wildfires are common this time of year in different parts of the country. In addition to having plans for food, water and shelter, it’s important to build an emergency power supply. Although it’s usually possible to survive without it, having backup power during an emergency can greatly improve your mobility and communication abilities—not to mention the quality of your diet.