Emergency Preparedness

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.

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.

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.

Get a quick look at what I feel are some "must haves" for cooking for your preparedness kit.

Learn some not so traditional ways to cook a meal during a disaster/emergency situation, camping or just for fun.

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?

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.

Learn ways to supplement your 3-day emergency preparedness kit so it will last you for at least seven days.

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.

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.