Hello on this Friday afternoon to close out August 2012. As Hurricane Issac brings flooding after sidestepping New Orleans, it is also bringing much needed rain to drought stricken area's....
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Water is the new item of purchase, suddenly having an emergency water supply does not sound unrealistic. For years people have had water funneled into their homes through pipes. This...
Read MorePreparing 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...
Read MoreEmergency preparedness is on many people's minds lately. There have been many natural disasters all over the world in recent years. One of the biggest lessons we can take away...
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As we move into August we cast our gaze south of the border where droughts and wildfires are on the news every night. It brings up serious questions about both...
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Good Friday to you! This week cast our gaze further afar, outside of our continent of North America to see how the rest of the world is coping with their...
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Emergency preparedness is of the utmost importance. You may have batteries and flashlights stashed aside for when the power goes out, but what about food? There have been a lot...
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Good Friday, I am pleased to bring you up to date on this weeks happenings in emergency preparedness. A few things caught my eye this week that I think should...
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On a rather soggy Friday morning, I sit at my keyboard to update you on this past weeks comings and goings in the emergency preparedness world. Three morsels for you...
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When a storm hits, you can never be too sure of whether you will have power. If you don’t have power, you will soon lose the ability to draw water...
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Storing food for emergencies isn’t difficult as you might think. Most of your decisions will come down to price, availability and food preferences – there is a survival food plan...
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Greetings on a sunny Friday in July! As much as Emergency Preparedness is a subject that requires a sober, balanced, well thought out approach, there are also humourous ways to...
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Once upon a time if you were the sort of person who kept two years worth of food in the form of MRE’s, canned peaches, and freeze-dried meals, you might...
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The summer weather here on the west coast has finally arrived. We are basking in 20 degree temperatures after enduring a June that did not reach the high teens more...
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Power outages frequently plague the east coast of Canada, especially recently with many of the storms. When you are in an area that has a power outage, you need to...
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Greetings from Victoria BC where I have been busy checking out this weeks articles, blog posts and product reviews to pass on to our readers. One provincial department that I...
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You never know when an emergency is going to strike, but keeping emergency survival kits on hand is essential to making sure you encounter no problems during disasters. You need...
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Good Friday to you all! Looking at the press and blog world and what pops up in the emergency preparedness and self-reliance realm, I have a few great items to...
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According to the Government of Canada, in the case of emergency preparedness you need to be prepared to get by without water or electrical power for 72 hours. That is...
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Disaster can strike at any time, and because emergencies are unpredictable, it’s a good idea to prepare in advance by keeping 72-hour survival kits handy for you and your family....
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