Emergency Preparedness

An emergency action plan is vital for the safety of any organization, whether that organization be a community, a business or a family. Though there are many different kinds of emergency, any...

Fire safety is an important issue for everyone because it can mean the difference between life and death. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), more than 4,000 Americans die...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, under the United States Department of Labor, offers ideas to avoid chaos and injury in the event of a building evacuation. OSHA advises...

Hurricane force winds coupled with torrential rain can produce a lot of damage. Hurricanes are circular in shape and can cover enormous areas. A tropical storm qualifies for designation as a...

If the proverbial poop hits the fan, and you only have ten minutes to get your family out of the house and on the move, will you be prepared to evacuate? Just to clarify, I'm not talking about...

These steps will show you how to put together a fire plan for your family.

If you live in an area where wildfires are a possibility then it is important to prepare your family and your home for the likelihood that it could happen near you. Homes in or near a forest,...

A home should have a smoke alarm on every level, and each bedroom should have a smoke alarm that is close enough to wake someone up who is asleep. Discover the importance of an evacuation plan in...

In the event of a disaster, make sure all of the family is safe, plan the evacuation and find out all of the information that is available about the disaster. Discover how disaster information is...

During a hurricane, the safest place to be is somewhere inland and away from the danger zone. Learn about evacuation and return home after a hurricane is over with help from the director of an...

With Hurricane Preparedness Week upon us, now is the time to plan for a hurricane if you have not already done so, and you live in a Hurricane prone area. Hurricane season officially starts on...

Flooding can be very dangerous and it is important to evacuate a flood area if directed by authorities. Government agencies do not take evacuations lightly so if you have been told to evacuate an...

Tropical meteorologists are predicting above average activity for the 2009 Atlantic basin Hurricane season. If you live in an area that is vulnerable to hurricane activity, it is vital that you...

If you live on the Gulf Coast or Atlantic Coast you will need to be prepared for hurricanes. Modern weather forecasting gives us plenty of warning before a hurricane strikes, but you shouldn't...

The headline story in the news media, far too often, concerns an isolated, concentrated outbreak of violence that society has identified as an Active Shooter Incident. As much as we would like to...

Few things produce as much anxiety as being forced to evacuate your home, taking only the most essential items and leaving the rest of your belongings behind to weather the force of Mother Nature...

Hurricane season typically run from June to November. As we settle into the middle of hurricane season, it is important that we hurricane-proof of homes to the best of our ability. Read on to see...

Learn how to put together an emergency evacuation bag in this weather hazard and flood safety video from our experienced flood survivor.

Wildfires, flooding, hurricanes, earthquakes and volcano eruptions send population masses scurrying for safer ground. Preparation is the key to success and sometimes survival. Emergency management...

As hurricane season quickly approaches (June 1-November 30), being prepared is one of the best and safest things you can do. Preparing now will help to keep you and your family safe.

Emergencies happen and it is good to be prepared in the event that you are evacuated from your home. Have most of these things packed in a fire-proof box and ready to go. Here is how you can...

If you are involved in a disaster or emergency in your community it is important to know the proper procedures. Each city and county have emergency plans in place and they have mapped out routes...

Disaster movies depict scenes of death, destruction and acts of superhuman survival when dealing with the topic of volcanoes. It is possible to survive a volcanic eruption, and it doesn't even...

Evacuations are very common for people who live in regions where hurricanes, blizzards, and floods are frequent. However, many people are not sure how to evacuate correctly. The following steps...

Preparation is the key to evacuation. Long before an evacuation is ordered, your evacuation plan must be in place and every member of the family must understand it. By taking the time to prepare,...

Wildfires can spread rapidly, causing loss of property and life. Wildfires may start unintentionally by not disposing of ashes properly or not putting out a campfire. Something as simple as a...

Hurricanes can put people in a state of panic if they are not prepared. Sometimes there is not enough warning as to when a hurricane will hit. It is best to have everything you need on hand in the...

Hurricane strikes terror in the heart, particularly since Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast. High winds and floodwaters destroyed entire communities. We don't control the power of the storm, we...

You and your family may be temporarily displaced from your home following an emergency. Planning for this ahead of time will help you know the location of shelters and evacuation routes in your...

In the case of fire, earthquake or other emergency in your home, your family's survival may depend upon having a home evacuation plan. Luckily, creating an evacuation plan is easy. Once your...

Hurricane season is a time when you should keep an eye on the weather, have all of your medical records up to date and have a plan in case of an evacuation. You will not need these things every...

A school evacuation typically occurs when staff and students need to leave the building either for a drill or because of a crisis situation. In a standard fire drill, an outside evacuation may...

In any size district, it is necessary to develop a school evacuation route in case of an emergency such as a natural disaster, school shooting, fire or a hazardous spill. Sometimes you will need...

Hurricane season runs from June through November and can be very dangerous to those living along U.S. coastlines. Winds can travel at speeds of more than 100 mph, and water surges can topple over...

Although they make great disaster-movie plots, fires, tornadoes and hurricanes aren't so fun off the big screen. If you live in an area prone to these natural disasters, it pays to be prepared.

Battling wildfires has got to be one of the toughest jobs in the world. Imagine being dropped from an airplane into the midst of a conflagration of biblical proportions, armed primarily with a...

Today there are more than 500 active volcanoes in the world. During an eruption, the impact hurls rock debris that can set buildings on fire and cause windows to break. Noxious fumes are also...

The U.S. coastline gets struck by an average of five hurricanes every three years. Hurricanes bring winds as high as 100 miles per hour and water surges reaching heights of 20 feet. These tropical...