Preparedness

What happens when a disaster strikes without warning?

1. The Shock and Initial Response Processing the Event When disaster hits out of the blue, it’s like a gut […]

Evaluate Your Financial Situation Assess Current Assets First things first, I took a hard look at my finances. I wanted

Prepare an Emergency Kit Gather Essential Supplies Okay, let’s start with something super important: an emergency kit! Trust me, when

Empowerment Through Knowledge Taking Control in Emergencies One of the biggest reasons I started learning first aid was to feel

1. Understanding Your Emergency Communication Needs Assessing Your Environment Getting a grasp on the unique challenges you might face is

After Major Life Changes What Constitutes a Major Life Change? When I talk about major life changes, I’m talking about

1. Family Members Building a Family Plan When it comes to emergency preparedness, the first people I think about are

Utilize Trusted News Sources Identify Reliable Outlets So, here’s the deal—I’ve learned the hard way that not all news is

As someone who’s taken a bit of time to think about the “what ifs” in life, I can say that

Understanding Off-Grid Living What Does It Mean to Live Off-Grid? Living off-grid means disconnecting from the main power grid and