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How to Save Thousands on Emergency Prep

09 Aug

0 19 Post by Zenia Platten

Being prepared for an emergency is crucial to personal and community well-being. Despite this, even known earthquake zones see less than half of the population actually readying themselves for potential disaster. Here at Total Prepare we understand that getting yourself in the proper headspace for gathering supplies can be a difficult task. After all no one wants to spend money

Categories: Business, Food, Water

Top 7 Summer Safety Hazards

29 Jul

0 18 Post by Zenia Platten

Summer is my favourite season. Blue skies, barbeques, sun-naps, swimming, camping, and hiking make it an ideal time to get outside and have some fun. With all these summer-specific activities comes unique risks that are uncommon in colder weather.Today we’ll look at 7 Summer Safety Hazards as described by Doctor Ryan Stanton. These are the top injuries and ailments that

Categories: News

SEMP Strategic Emergency Management Plan

Why Your Business Needs a Strategic Emergency Plan

22 Jul

0 21 Post by Zenia Platten

The good news is that your company is ready to create a Strategic Emergency Management Plan (SEMP). The less-amazing news is that these plans can be daunting, especially for those new to the industry. The super news is that Total Prepare is here to help!Businesses, especially large corporations, will often require a document or binder outlining all the aspects of

Categories: Business

We’ve Got the (Solar) Power! Do you?

02 Jul

0 33 Post by Zenia Platten

Electricity is King in most households, whether we notice it or not. You're reading this on a screen powered by electricity, or else printed on an electric printer. There's probably at least a few lights on in your home, and perhaps a hair-dryer in your daily routine, or a coffee maker you couldn't live without!While electricity isn't usually necessary for

Categories: Electronics

How Do You Deal With Man-Made Disaster?

05 Jun

0 67 Post by Zenia Platten

Disclaimer: This article contains subject matter that may cause distress to some readers.Canada is peaceful. We apologize. We open doors for people. We say ‘hi’ to strangers. Niceness is part of our cultural identity – or at least our stereotype. So why am I writing about horrible things that happen in other places, to other people?Because Canada is far from

Categories: Business, Man-Made Emergencies

Rescue personnel hauling and enjoying MREs

MRE 101

29 May

0 50 Post by Zenia Platten

MREs or Meals Ready to Eat are a marvel of modern survivalist technology. With built in heaters, a respectable 5 year shelf life, and menus that are sure to please, they find popularity with outdoorspeople as readily as with the prepper community.MREs were developed in the USA as a way to feed soldiers on the move without weighing them down.

Categories: Food

We do Workshops!

22 May

0 314 Post by Zenia Platten

Sometimes it can be overwhelming to take on the task of emergency preparedness. Total Prepare wants to alleviate as much of that uncertainty and stress as we can! If we can make your personal or corporate preparedness simple, straight forward, and efficient, we've done our jobs perfectly.If you're in Victoria or Vancouver BC, we have additional in-person services that you

Categories: Business

Are You Prepared to See The Light?

17 May

0 65 Post by Zenia Platten

To see, or not to see? That is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the stubbed toes and fumbling fingers of outrageous fortune, or to store a light, and by opposing, end them? Whether or not you're a fan of butchered Hamlet parodies you'd probably agree that having a light to see by is critical in an