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Emergency Preparedness

Healing Through Preparing
Septemeber 11, 2001 will be remembered forever. It has caused a lot of fear and anxiety for many of us. But, by preparing for similar events we can regain some control over those fears and our lives. Learn what you can do.
My Letter To You
I have written this letter to all, trying in a small way to express my feelings and thoughts about 9/11/01.,I have written this letter to all, trying in a small way to express my feelings and thoughts about 9/11/01.
How Prepared is Your School?
We have talked about the importance of developing an emergency preparedness kit for our home, but what about our schools? Does your school have a plan? We, as parents, should find out how prepared our schools are.
Cooking Tools For Your Kit
Get a quick look at what I feel are some "must haves" for cooking for your preparedness kit.
Very Creative Cooking 101
Learn some not so traditional ways to cook a meal during a disaster/emergency situation, camping or just for fun.
What If?
This month I'm addressing the issue of people around you not being as prepared as you are. What do you do? And How do you address this with your neighbors?
Long Term Food Storage
This article begins a discussion on what should be stored in your emergency preparedness program. We also touch briefly on finding the space to properly store your food items.
Supplement It!
Learn ways to supplement your 3-day emergency preparedness kit so it will last you for at least seven days.
Earthquake Hits The Pacific Northwest
Many thoughts ran quickly through my head while I stood watching and listening to the noise and commotion the earthquake I was riding out was causing. I've touched on a few of those thoughts in this article.
Is Three Days Enough?
Since we have no control over Mother Nature, I want to encourage you to supplement your emergency preparedness kit so it will sustain you for at least one week.
What Do I Really Need?
This article discusses the six basic items you need in your emergency preparedness kit.
What Does It Mean: Emergency Preparedness?
The goal of this article is to help you and your family start to develop an emergency preparedness plan. The best time to plan is now, before a disaster strikes.