Emergency Preparedness

Fireproof blankets are one of the most necessary safety inventions to have around, whether it is for your kitchen, laboratory, near your fireplace or anywhere else where potential fire hazards...

A care package is a term that is used for a package of items--food, supplies, blankets, towels and other personal items--that is sent to a person or a group of people for comfort purposes or...

Tornadoes are very dangerous and can appear quite suddenly. However, there are a few basic tips that greatly reduce the likelihood of injury or death. Basic preparedness starts with having a...

For most emergencies, a 3 day supply will be enough. Emergency kits should include first-aid, blankets, and clean clothes. Food items you choose should be non-perishable and easy to prepare. Plus,...

Its tornado season again and let me be the first to tell you that being unprepared for a tornado is not fun. We just had one roll through our area and my family and i were stuck in a tight spot...

Your emergency survival kit has emergency blankets as part of its content, but what do you do with them, and how do you use them? You might wonder how such a small package can contain something...

Global climate changes are affecting our planet. Blizzards and storms hit hard in the United States, in particular, causing many residents to be displaced from their homes or live without power...

What happens when the power goes off and you live in the city? You don't have a fireplace or wood. You can't build an indoor fire safely for warmth. Your answer is the urban igloo. Kids will love...

Power outages can happen suddenly. If you are unprepared, they can be very scary. However, with just a few precautions you will find them a lot easier to handle.

If you experience a winter ice storm that takes down trees and power lines, you may find yourself without power for a day, or perhaps a week or two. If the outage is going to be extended and the...

If a snowstorm is coming you will want to evacuate you and your family to a safer location. While it is very important to evacuate, you need to follow a set of instructions so you can get out...

Under the right conditions an ice storm can hit your area quickly, leaving you little time to gather supplies. Prepare for an ice storm and keep your family safe with the following steps.

An ice storm, like any severe winter storm, threatens the safety of your family and your home. However, with thorough planning, a well-stocked supply of emergency provisions and the guidelines in...