Essential Survival Tips and Lessons after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene hit the Big Bend area of Florida as a Category 4 Hurricane with…
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Essential Survival Tips and Lessons after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene hit the Big Bend area of Florida as a Category 4 Hurricane with sustained wind speeds of 140mph at landfall on September 26, 2024. Record breaking storm surge and record-breaking rainfall left unfathomable destruction that many described as “Biblical”. The impacts of Helene stretched from Florida to Tennessee. As of this writing, the…
Off Grid Power: The Jackery 300 Review
If you find yourself in a situation where you have no electricity, an inconvenience can become a real problem quickly. Whether it is a power outage from a storm or a fire, or if it is a long term grid down situation, you will need a back up power source. You will want to have…
Hurricane Preparedness
Problem: HurricaneScope: Local, RegionalImpact: Minor, Major (Depending on severity)Dangers (not limited to): Personal Injury/Death, Minor Property Damage, Catastrophic Damage/Building Collapse, Utilities Interruption, FloodingPreps (not limited to): Plan, Insurance, Food and Water Storage, First Aid, Backup Power Source, Inflatable Boat Hurricanes are one of the most devastating natural disasters that can hit an area. The high…
Wildfire Preparedness
Problem: WildfireScope: LocalImpact: Minor, Major (Depending on severity)Dangers (not limited to): Personal Injury/Death, Minor Property Damage, Catastrophic Damage, Structure Fire, Utilities Interruption,Preps (not limited to): Plan, Insurance, Fire Extinguisher, Secondary Housing, Food and Water Storage, First Aid, Backup Power Source Wildfires are a common natural disaster that can cause severe damage to both property and…
Water Shortage Preparedness
Problem: Water ShortageScope: Personal, Local, Regional,Impact: Minor, Major (Depending on severity)Dangers (not limited to): Contaminated Water Supply, Dehydration, Sickness, Crops dyingPreps (not limited to): Store drinking water in the house, collect rainwater, Water purification Water Collection, Storage, and Purification: Water is essential for our survival. It is crucial to have access to clean and safe…
Vehicle Kit
Whether you’re going on a long road trip or simply commuting to work, emergencies can happen at any time. A vehicle kit can help you stay prepared for unexpected situations while on the road. What is a Vehicle Kit? A vehicle kit, also known as a roadside emergency kit, is a collection of essential items…
Tornado Preparedness
Problem: TornadosScope: Local, RegionalImpact: Minor, Major (Depending on severity)Dangers (not limited to): Personal Injury/Death, Catastrophic Property Damage/Building, Utilities Interruption, Flying debris, Flash flooding, ElectrocutionPreps (not limited to): Plan, Damage Insurance, Storm Shelter, Food and Water Storage, First Aid, Backup Power Source The movie Twister may have been laughable, but tornados are no joke. Tornados are…
Terrorism: See Something, Say Something
Problem: An Act of terrorismScope: Local, Regional, NationalImpact: Major (Depending on severity)Dangers (not limited to): Personal Injury/Death, Catastrophic Damage/Building Collapse, Utilities Interruption, Power Outages, Communications DownPreps (not limited to): Plan, Weapons/Personal Protection, Emergency Kit, Secondary Housing/Transportation As much as we don’t like to think about it, the threat of terrorism is a very real danger…
Power Outage: Preparedness at Home
Problem: Power OutageScope: Local, RegionalImpact: MinorDangers (not limited to): Personal Injury, Building Fires, Vandalism, Communications OutagePreps (not limited to): Plan, Alternative Energy Source, Stock up on supplies, Home Security Not every crisis is a catastrophic widespread emergency. It is still important to be prepared for even a simple power outage at home. Power outages can…
