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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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This week we link to a number of articles that relate to the Great ShakeOut which was held in earthquake prone area's around North America. Each area encouraged participants to...
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It’s no secret – it’s a good idea to have emergency food storage on hand at home. From natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes to common power outages, there are...
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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,...
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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...
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There are many why's as to why prepare for the challenges every life goes through - to survive, to overcome, to reduce fear and anxiety. The reasons are as varied...
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Good Friday morning! We start off this week with a bloggers roundup of his own interesting articles, move into an innovative idea utilizing the zombie theme and finish up with...
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Preparing for an emergency before it occurs is the best way to fend off disaster. Planning allows you to gather supplies and be mentally ready. Emotions can flare during emergencies...
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As September moves along at breakneck speed, we pause to reflect on this weeks news in the world of Emergency Preparedness and associated topics. First up is a piece on...
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Everyone has some type of pantry covering long term food storage. Storing food in large plastic containers, cans and other sources are common place in outlying areas. Most experience long...
Read MoreToday, more than ever, it is important to be prepared for the worst. You never know when you may face a disaster and need to find a way to survive...
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As we move deeper into September, we come across those pesky Zombies again. Schools in the Philippines are getting disaster awareness curriculum in the classroom and "Pledge to Prepare" activities...
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For centuries people have found a way to provide a long term food supply. When the world was not privileged to grocery stores and mini marts, people dried berries and...
Read MoreWe have all witnessed innocent people on TV who woke up on a fine day without any idea that their entire world would be turned upside down by lunchtime. An...
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Recently, in 2009, central and southern Ontario was besieged by numerous tornados. Eleven of these twisters touched ground. They damaged over 600 homes. In 2006, three storm systems roared up...
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Without question, everyone should engage in “emergency preparedness.” Many possible disasters are just around the corner—everything from another major terrorist attack (this time perhaps involving an atomic device), a fast-moving...
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