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The ABCs of EMPs

What is an EMP? EMP stands for Electromagnetic Pulse. Simply put, it is an intense burst of electric and/or magnetic energy caused by the abrupt and rapid acceleration of charged...

Ask Santa for Emergency Preparedness

If you’re tired of being asked ‘what do you want for Christmas?’ from every angle you’re not alone. Especially if you don’t know the answer! It’s great that family and...

Contaminated Water Preparedness

Water, water everywhere, there must be lots to drink! This is the attitude many Canadians take towards their emergency water preparations. We live in a country that is so abundant...

What do I need to know about Sheltering in Place?

Shelter in Place Many people hear the word ‘emergency’ and immediately assume evacuation, but according to first responders and emergency preparedness specialists, sheltering in place is more common. Unless instructed...

Catch Us on CFAX?

Total Prepare is on the air! Alison Stewart, the manager of Total Prepare, gave an interview on CFAX radio about earthquake safety and supplies. Joining Alison on the air is...

Preparing for Wildfires Across B.C.

With the calamitous wildfires taking place in British Columbia, especially in the 100 Mile House, Ashcroft, and Cache Creek areas, it is more important than ever for Canadians to be...

Guest Post - Seismic Upgrading

Wow time flies! It has been over a year and half since the last time we were invited to guest blog for Total Prepare and what a busy time it’s...

Take the Grayl Ultralite Anywhere!

At Total Prepare, we recognize that spending money on purchases that you’re going to stick in your closet until the next emergency can be a bit anticlimactic. When you buy...

Wildfire Preparedness

With the calamitous wildfires taking place in Alberta and British Columbia, especially in the Fort McMurray and Prince George areas, it is more important than ever for Canadians to be...

Eerie quiet at NW fault where 'big one' may shake

The opening line of Tom Banse's news report caught our attention: "Any parent of a rambunctious youngster can tell you trouble might be afoot when things go quiet in the...

Friday Round up - December 5

It has been a while since we brought you our end of week round up of news and events on the world wide web related to emergency preparedness. This week...

Preparing for a Long Hike

With summer approaching more and more people are getting outdoors and enjoying the sunshine. Whatever your activity of choice may be it is important to be prepared if you are...

Preparing for an Earthquake in a Small Community

As recent news stories have shown, earthquakes can happen anywhere, anytime and it is important to be prepared all year round. Those who live in small rural communities may need...

Easy-Build Flood Barriers To Protect Your Home

As this year’s relentless winter finally approaches, countless homes across the country are bracing for record flood waters. Making sure your home, business and other possessions are protected before the...

Caution - Snow melt and flood risk

Unfortunately many areas in the country are still in the grip of winter with already heavy accumulations of snow and more on the way. As bleak as it may seem,...

Prepare for Hiking or Camping Adventures

Hiking is a great way to keep fit and a favourite pass time throughout much of the country especially in mountainous regions such as western Canada. The solitude, communing with...

What Has Your Daycare Done To Protect Your Child?

As we all know, emergencies and natural disasters can happen anywhere and anytime. For anyone with school-aged children, a huge fear for any parent is that an emergency situation will...

Outdoor Wilderness Adventure Essentials

Summer or winter; what can be more exhilarating than an outdoor wilderness adventure? Understanding and being prepared for the unexpected is the key to a great backcountry hiking or camping...

Sanitation And Safety – The Perfect addition to Emergency Supplies

If you already have your emergency food and water supply safely stored, it’s time to start thinking about those few ‘extras’ that will make a huge difference to your supplies....

Flooding – Is Your Home Protected?

Although it may not seem to be in some parts of the country, spring really is just around the corner. For most of us this means getting outdoors a little...

Emergency Food Explained

Understanding Emergency Kits

Personal & Family Emergency Guide

The ABCs of EMPs

Ask Santa for Emergency Preparedness

Contaminated Water Preparedness

What do I need to know about Sheltering in Place?

Catch Us on CFAX?

Preparing for Wildfires Across B.C.

Guest Post - Seismic Upgrading

Take the Grayl Ultralite Anywhere!

Wildfire Preparedness

Eerie quiet at NW fault where 'big one' may shake

Friday Round up - December 5

Preparing for a Long Hike

Preparing for an Earthquake in a Small Community

Easy-Build Flood Barriers To Protect Your Home

Caution - Snow melt and flood risk

Prepare for Hiking or Camping Adventures

What Has Your Daycare Done To Protect Your Child?

Outdoor Wilderness Adventure Essentials

Sanitation And Safety – The Perfect addition to Emergency Supplies

Flooding – Is Your Home Protected?

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