Most of the time, No-Stress Emergency Preparedness means having a ready stash of water, food, backup power, and all that good stuff. But what about things for the kids to do when in a power outage? Do you have a way to stave off cabin fever without the help of Dr Xbox and Nurse iPad? Here are […]
Ways to thrive during a power outage
In this first article in our series of No-Stress Emergency Preparedness, we look at how you can thrive during a power outage even if you do not have a working generator. We’ll start with those that cost little or next to nothing, and work our way up to some of the pricier possibilities. If you are on […]
8 things that can be used as a self defense tool
Just about anything can be used as a self defense tool to protect you and your loved ones. Well, maybe almost anything, but you can get creative! That’s the main difference between real world self defense and martial arts. So perhaps a leaf might not be of much use in fending off someone intent on doing […]
When to call 911: 6 urgent medical emergencies
An important part of family safety is knowing when to call 911, and when not to, as the woman in the following video proves. Her life-threatening emergency? She found herself trapped in her stalled car, in the Florida heat. Presumably she was worried about heat stroke. I won’t spoil the ending for you, but let’s just stay the 911 operator’s […]
[Infographic] What to do during an earthquake
Do you know what to do during an earthquake to keep people you care about safe? You should, because it can happen any where in the US, so earthquake readiness really needs to be part of your practical emergency preparedness plan. If you think earthquakes are disasters that only plague the West Coast, recent tremors in Texas might shake up your […]
How verbal judo can prevent violence
If you had a chance to avoid a violent encounter with words, would you take it? I’m betting that your answer is yes. Especially if that encounter is just someone having a bad day, or a drunk brother-in-law. This is where verbal judo can come in really useful – not just in potentially violent situations, […]
How to avoid violence when you are out and about
If you play poker, or have to deal with little kids, you might already be an expert in reading body language. That skill can come in quite useful when it comes to personal safety and can show you how to avoid violence when you are out with the people you care for. The key is to […]
7 disaster preparedness tips to getting around after a disaster
An important part of disaster preparedness and emergency preparedness is still being able get around after a disaster. Or if it comes down to it, getting away. However, the usual routes you might take might no longer be available.
[Infographic] Information about hurricanes you need to know
If you or someone you care about live in a hurricane zone, you need to include this information about hurricanes in your emergency preparedness plan. Here it is: hurricanes are one of those things that keep on giving. Not only are they devastating by themselves, they also bring with them other disasters just for the heck of […]
[Infographic] Facts about floods that you need to know
Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters, and can happen anywhere in the country. Learning some facts about floods would go a long way in help with your emergency preparedness plans. Most people know that low-lying places near lakes, rivers, and the coast are more vulnerable to flooding. But few know that […]
