Escape Routes

There are several steps that you need to take when you rent an apartment. These steps include ensuring your personal safety and your belongings. This article will guide you on how to protect...

How to plan an escape route within the home in case of disaster.

There are steps you can take to make sure you do not alert potential burglars that you are on vacation, and that your home is an easy target. This article will guide you on how to do this in a...

Apartment. Fire. Killed. Burned. You see the headlines once in a while and they send a wave of fear through you. Although, the chances that an apartment fire could happen to you is very small,...

Those who have survived earthquakes, floods, fires, tornadoes and hurricanes know the terror of being out of control. Imagine being elderly, and at home alone when the next earthquake strikes. If...

In the past few weeks there has been many things happening, earthquakes, tsunamis, typhons, and many more. Is it a sign that much more is coming, we will never know until it hits, all we can do is...

You know you love your pet(s), but how much thought have you given to their safety in an emergency? Hurricane Katrina was a terrible example of what can happen to treasured pets whose owners are...

What is your family's risk of a fire? How well prepared is your family in the event of a fire? Did you know a home fire occurs every 83 seconds in the United States, and more fire deaths and...

We are all aware how life threatening situations can arise at any given moment as we go about our day. As some people become paralyzed in fear others step up and take the necessary action. There...

Floods cause more damage and deaths each year than any other natural disaster, according to National Weather Service statistics. Recent flooding in the southeast illustrates the catastrophic...

Floods can happen anytime if you live in a flood prone area. Water can be a powerful force and the best defense is preparation. Here are some tips to help you prepare for floods.

Forest fires force thousands of residents from their homes each year. Learn to pack for a forest fire evacuation. As blazes burn out of control across much of Southern California, heightened...

Get yourself ready now for a hurricane because it is better to be prepared then being regretful later. The following is how to prepare yourself, for a hurricane and hurricane season.

Prepare your pets for a disaster by planning ahead. Keep an emergency kit for your pets.

No one likes snails around their house and in their garden. Slugs can eat and damage plants and lets face it who wants slugs around? Here is an easy way to get rid of those unwanted pests without...

Disaster can strike in a number of ways. Earthquakes can shake the ground beneath you. Hurricanes can lay waste to hundreds of miles at a time. Sarah Palin could get elected President. Be prepared...

When confronted with one of these "flying, angry yellow bugs) most people run for the house, jump in a pool, grab a garden hose, or scramble in the garage for some "bug" spray where...

Hurricane is here now and each year it seems to get a little bit worse. This article will give you important step by step instructions for preparing for hurricane season. This article is for those...

During the middle of summer, a tropical wave can quickly form into a tropical storm and in a matter of a few days into a hurricane headed for someone’s shore. Unfortunately many people are caught...

Tornadoes are one of nature's most destructive disasters and can occur at any time. They cannot be controlled and can leave fatal results when they strike. It is important to know tornado safety...

I never thought that I would be able to provide my advice on how to prepare for a category 5 hurricane based on first-hand experience. But my family and I endured Hurricane Ike in 2008 as well as...

A tornado is a very dangerous natural disaster which can destroy cities and towns. Their roaring winds rip through everything in their path leaving nothing. Humans have always seemed to be...

Smoke detector maintenance is often something that gets placed in the back burner after the initial installation of the device. Most people don't maintain their smoke detectors just for the fact...

Every family should have an escape plan at their home in the event of an emergency. Far too well do I remember the fear, shock and confused feelings which I felt after the 1994 earth quake which...

Sitting down to prepare a family fire escape plan is very important. Write this with the ages of your children in mind. If there are no children in your home, it is still important to prepare a...

Your daycare emergency bag is more than a bag with some Band-Aids and a snack. Without bringing everything in your daycare along with you on outings, your emergency bad should contain items...

Storms, tornadoes and hurricane are common place during the Spring time. Here are some tips on how to protect your family during these.

Safety at home is important to all of us, so that we can enjoy our lives free from danger. As long as we take precautions to ensure the safety of the family then we should be set. But how do you...

A disaster, whether its a natural disaster or a man made one because of war or riots is something nobody wants to experience. But the possibility that you may go thru one should have you preparing...

With more and more fireplaces in homes. You may wonder what type of wood is good for burning in your fireplace.

Smoking in bed is an ill-advised activity that some people engage in with little regard for the consequences. This detrimental behavior will put you and your home at risk. Fires that destroy...

Being prepared for a disaster ahead of time can save not only your life, but the life of your pet as well. If at all possible, do not leave your pets behind should you have to evacuate. If it's...

House fire - everyone's worst nightmare. Losing everything you own in a house fire is tragic. Every person, every couple and every family should know what to do in the event of a fire. Whether...

While most people concentrate on planning for the aftermath of a hurricane, the topic of evacuation is largely ignored. As someone who has been forced from his home to avoid an impending...

No one wants to have a house fire in their house. That is one of the most difficult things to push through given you and your family get out safely. Every year there are deaths all over the...

There is a reason that every Fire Department around the country hosts a fire prevention week during the year. Knowing what to do if your house is on fire can save your life and your family’s...

If you live on the Gulf coast, it might seem too early to start preparing for a hurricane, but in reality, it's never too early. Here's what you'll need to do to prepare and be ready.

The average American child today does not know the basic skills to survive in the world should there be a natural catastrophe or man made catastrophic event. Here's what every responsible parent...

Is your family prepared if your home was ever involved in a house fire.

A weather forecaster's job is to predict hurricanes and tropical storms during the hurricane season that runs from June 1 through November 20 each year. The storms cannot be prevented, but you can...

Fire safety is extremely important and can save the lives of many if studied and practiced on a regular basis. You never know when a fire may occur so your best bet is to always be prepared. Here...

Fire safety is one of the most important things a person can learn throughout their lives. A fire can occur at any time, leaving devastating amounts of damage and even the possibility of...

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Natural disasters can be extremely frightening and dangerous. Hearing about them on the news and experiencing them firsthand are completely different situations and no person can be mentally...

According to the US Fire Administration, more Americans are killed by fire than by all natural disasters combined. Having an escape plan ready in case of a house fire can help keep you and your...

Assume that the worst can and will happen, and prepare for it! Practice Emergency Evacuation with your family until it becomes an automatic response (critical for children in the middle of the...

People living alone are vulnerable to all sorts of things: burglary, rape, invasion robberies, peeping Tom's, stalkers, all sorts of things. And women are particularly susceptible to these things....

A list of phone numbers you should have if you are evacuated for a natural disaster.

Preparing your family, in a non-frightening way, for the possibility of fire, is one thing you can do to prevent potential disaster.

While you can't be prepared for everything, there are some tips that will help in many situations.