Emergency Car Kits: Water
Since many of you will be traveling this weekend, I thought I’d start my posts about Emergency Car kits. In an ideal world, you would just build 2 emergency packs, keep one in the house and one in the...
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Emergency Car Kits: Blankets
If you’re piecing together your car kit, please see my last post about storing water in your car. That should be your first item to include. Today we’re going over a few other basics for your car kit…....
View ArticleEmergency Car Kits: Jump on It.
One of the main essentials for a car emergency kit is jumper cables. For those that aren’t in the know, jumper cables are used to restore charge to a drained battery from a car who has a fully working...
View ArticleEmergency Car Kits: Road Flare
There are some “safety” items you might want to consider including in your emergency car kit. Today we’re going over the first item on the list: The Road Flare. A road flare may sound a bit extreme,...
View ArticleEmergency Car Kits: Roadside Assistance
So it happened…your car emergency. Whether you’re in the middle of nowhere, or in a busy intersection you’re going to need some help. One item you might already have on your person is an auto insurance...
View ArticleEmergency Car Kits: Disposable Camera
Disposable camera: I’m sure all of you out there know what it is, and have used one in the past. Although they are becoming less utilized as of late, they are still around. Just in case you’re not in...
View ArticleEmergency Car Kit: First Aid Kit
A first aid kit is always important to have around, even in a car. In some instances it may be a while until help can arrive, so your first aid kit would be your only saving grace while you wait. Even...
View ArticleEmergency Car Kit: More Cold Weather Items
Before it gets too warm out – I’d like to do a post about emergency car kit items you’ll need if you live in or are traveling through areas with snow and ice. Recently, my family took a trip from Utah...
View ArticleEmergency Preparedness for the Car
Emergency Preparedness for the Car It’s summertime! If the weather itself hasn’t told you, your kids probably have. Yesterday was the last day of school for my kids, and we’re gearing up for some...
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The Well-Prepared Vacationer
It’s that time of year again. The kids are out of school, and that lakeside cabin two states away beckons. You and the family are eager to hit the road – but are you really ready for the unexpected?...
View ArticleMake a List and Check It Twice…
How many times have you made a “To Do” list? I am a great list maker – and “To Do” lists are among my favorites! (There’s also my “Books to Read” list, “Movies To Watch” list, “Things I Want” list, and...
View ArticleSnacks for Packs
In preparing for emergencies, it is vitally important that you plan your food storage. For keeping yourself and your family alive and comfortable for a longer term, like a few weeks or longer, you will...
View ArticleWho Needs Special Consideration? Pets
For a lot of people, their pets are considered a part of their family. If that is you, you’ll want to plan ahead for anything that will be different for your pet. Of course, some things will be...
View ArticleEmergency Preparedness in the Workplace
Workplaces can have many sorts of disasters – earthquakes, fires, floods, workplace violence, terrorism, and more. It is just as important to be prepared for emergencies there as at home. Most of us...
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Getting Out of the City
Not everyone has the luxury of living in a rural part of the country. Living in the city is a huge downfall when it comes to a disaster situation. A large concentration of people in a small area means...
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eFoods Black Friday Starts Now!
“Survival is not about being fearless. It’s about making a decision, getting on and doing it.” Bear Grylls Black Friday deals come every November, and where we decide to spend our dollars says a lot...
View Article‘Tis the Season….Will You Help Someone?
A few days ago, I was discussing Christmas preparations with a emergency-prep-conscious friend. As we were talking about what we were going to get members of our families, she mentioned that sometimes...
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Emergency Preparedness: What To Do When You Can’t Call The Fire Department
North Korea is enhancing its EMP capabilities courtesy of Russian technology, according to a recent government report by the National Intelligence Service – NIS. A North Korea EMP attack would surely...
View ArticleEmergency Knife Features
If I accidentally drove my car off a bridge, and suddenly found myself in the water, inside my car, with no way to get out of my seatbelt and out of the car (which was starting to fill with water),...
View ArticleWhat Goes Where? Storing Emergency Supplies
There’s no way to predict with 100% certainty where you will be when an emergency happens. You could be at home (depending on how much of your time you’re at home – but most of us are home at least...
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