Category: News

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  Friday Round Up – Tornadoes and Hurricanes Last update on May 24, 2013 under News | Comments 0

  After the tornado that ripped through Moore OK causing widespread damage and numerous deaths, we have hurricane season fast approaching.   Depending on who you are listening to or reading, this could be another severe 6 months of weather related disasters. Scientists warn U.S., Canada of major Atlantic hurricanes in … Continue reading →
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  Friday Round Up – Focus: National Emergency Preparedness Week Last update on May 3, 2013 under News | Comments 0

  Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada runs from May 5-11 and today’s Round Up looks country wide at preparations.  We start off in New Brunswick, make a stop in Ottawa, skip across to Calgary and finish in our hometown of Victoria BC. The Sackville Tribune Post from New Brunswick runs the … Continue reading →
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  Friday Roundup – More Zombie Apocalypse, Kids & Preparedness and a Tornado in Southern Ontario Last update on April 26, 2013 under News | Comments 0

  This Friday as Emergency Preparedness Week nears in Canada, we look at a few interesting tidbits from around the world wide web.  Starting with the U of Michigan being invaded by Zombies, moving on to FEMA and their message for getting kids involved in preparedness planning and finishing with a … Continue reading →
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  How to Choose Groceries for Long Term Food Storage Last update on April 12, 2013 under News | Comments 2

  When you want to establish a food supply for long-term storage, you must consider a few factors. The food items you choose must be easy to store and store well over the long term. The food must also be easy to prepare and provide nutritional value. Long-term food storage will … Continue reading →
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  Friday Roundup – Great Utah Shakeout, Canada & Taiwan exchange info and Emergency Preparedness Week 2013 Last update on March 29, 2013 under News | Comments 0

  Three news stories from around the web to share with you today.  Starting off with a great post in preparation of the Great Utah ShakeOut: If disaster strikes while you’re at work.  Face it: If you work outside the home, a third or more of your life is spent at work. … Continue reading →
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  Recognizing Impending Natural Disaster & Riding Through It Last update on March 20, 2013 under News | Comments 0

  Let’s say you’re like the 90 percent of the population who aren’t Canada emergency preparedness minded. When a natural disaster strikes your primary concern is surviving the actual event. There are some warning signs to help avoid an early demise and tips on how to ride out the catastrophe. Tsunamis: … Continue reading →
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  Preparedness Supplies: Preparing For a Disaster With Basic Supplies Last update on February 20, 2013 under News | Comments 0

  Preparing for survival is not limited to any one specific area, because nearly every city and every community are subject to some type of natural disaster. Whether it be hurricanes, nuclear explosions, earthquakes or floods, it is important that your family be prepared for an emergency disaster situation. Regardless of … Continue reading →
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  Friday Roundup – News and noteworthy Last update on February 1, 2013 under News | Comments 0

  It has been a while since our last Friday roundup, but we have some good news stories to share with our readers.  First up is a passing of the emergency preparedness torch in Canada.  From there we go to two articles about how online and apps are helping spread the … Continue reading →
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  Emergency Food Supply Last update on January 10, 2013 under Emergency Food » Emergency Survival Food » Long Term Food Supply » News | Comments 0

  Emergency food supply is very important to have because you never know what type of situation you may end up in. There are many different kits you can choose from. There are also many different places that sell these kits for you to take advantage of. Believe it or not, … Continue reading →
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  Friday Roundup – In the aftermath of Sandy Last update on January 4, 2013 under News | Comments 0

  The Governor of New York in his State of the State address says he intends to propose several recommendations from a disaster preparedness commission to help the state better cope with major storms in the future. Governor Cuomo, who has had to cope with the aftermath of two major storms … Continue reading →
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  Prepare for Emergencies with Dehydrated Foods Last update on November 28, 2012 under Food Storage » News | Comments 0

  Dehydrated foods used to be those foods reserved mostly for camping and other outdoor activities. Today they’re becoming essential for survival. In an unsettling world of skyrocketing food prices, impending natural disasters and global unrest, it’s more important than ever to be prepared. Having food on hand is a top … Continue reading →
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  Friday Roundup – Three Days or Seven Days? Sell Like Coca-Cola Last update on November 23, 2012 under News | Comments 0

  Things have been busy in the emergency preparedness industry since the 7.7 off the west coast of British Columbia and the superstorm that hit the eastern US.  It has given the general public and the emergency management professionals much more to think about. This week’s roundup features two articles from … Continue reading →
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  Survival Food Last update on November 7, 2012 under Emergency Food » Emergency Survival Food » News | Comments 0

  The first survival food also known as MRE (meals ready to eat) was established during the revolutionary war and consisted of enough to feed a man for a day. The meal consisted of mostly beef, rice and peas. Canned meats were replaced during World War I with preserved meats (salted … Continue reading →
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  Friday Roundup – Earthquake on the left, Superstorm on the right Last update on November 2, 2012 under Long Term Food Supply » News » Survival Tips | Comments 0

  It has certainly been a busy week for emergency managers and personnel.  The personal loss and devastation of Superstorm Sandy has been massive.  Looking at the subway system in NYC you get a glimpse into what the cleanup operation will entail.  We start this weeks roundup in Canada and then … Continue reading →
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  It wasn’t the Zombies… Last update on October 31, 2012 under News | Comments 0

  Dear Valued Customers, In the process of improving our site for a better user experience we had a small issue with you being unable to proceed to our checkout page or complete your payments. That has been resolved and we are now able to process and fulfill your orders to … Continue reading →
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  Prepare Your Pantry for an Emergency Last update on October 30, 2012 under Emergency Survival Food » Long Term Food Supply » News | Comments 0

  In light of the recent Earthquake magnitude 7.7 off the coast of British Columbia and the ongoing Hurricane Sandy, we offer this advice to prepare your pantry. When an emergency strikes, many people realize that they don’t have enough food and water supplies to last until help can arrive, or … Continue reading →