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Avalanche Dos and Dont's

We’ve all seen them in the movies – massive tsunamis of snow plummeting after the main protagonist, consuming all the slower, unnamed henchmen in its wake. But not all of...

Weird Winter Weather Phenomena

Weird Winter Weather Phenomena Living in Canada we expect some extreme winter weather. Okay … maybe not so much in Victoria BC, but we hear about it from our eastern...

A Total Prepare Update During Covid-19

A Total Prepare Update During Covid-19 We have been taking a break from blogs since February this year due to the covid-19 pandemic. Before we really get into the swing...

Where to Store Your Emergency Kit

Whether your shiny new emergency kit was just delivered, or you’re admiring your completed DIY kit, there’s one question that you’ll be faced with next: Where do I store my...

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus

There’s a new virus on the block and its name is corona. (Not for the beer – under a microscope it looks like a solar corona/crown.) Most likely, this new...

House Fire Prevention, Safety, and Recovery

Fire safety, prevention, and recovery is such an important topic. House fires are what I call the ‘everyday disaster.’ According to SGI Canada: “There are about 24,000 house fires each...

The Big One - are You ready for a megathrust earthquake?

In the media, we hear a lot about "The Big One" or the Megathrust Earthquake that BC is due to experience. There is a 1 in 4 chance that we’ll...

Celiac Disease & Emergency Preparedness

“Do those have gluten?” Is a question we get asked often here at Total Prepare. For some, avoiding gluten is a dietary choice, made on the advice of books or...

10 Tips to Get Your Vehicle Prepared

People spend A LOT of time in their vehicles. Whether you’re commuting in your car, running the kids to school, spending the day in your work truck, or traveling the...

Preparing for a Zombie Apocalypse?

Today we’ll be looking at the history of Zombies, the likelihood of a Zombie Apocalypse, and best practices if you find yourself in a real-life horror film. While zombie apocalypse...

Recovery After a Disaster

Disasters have a clear beginning and end, but recovery can last a long time after the dust settles. But how do we as individuals, families, and communities respond to the...

Getting Your School Emergency Ready

September has come around yet again so it’s time to talk about what PACs and faculty can do to make their school emergency ready. At Total Prepare we understand that...

Preparedness as a Business Investment

When you open a business, you are embarking on a large-scale investment. You supply money, time, and resources (not to mention blood, sweat, and tears) in the hopes that they...

How to Save Thousands on Emergency Prep

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...

Top 7 Summer Safety Hazards

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...

Why Your Business Needs a Strategic Emergency Plan

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...

We've Got the (Solar) Power! Do you?

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...

Canadian MREs - What you need to know

2022 UPDATE: Canadian MREs are really difficult to find outside of the military. No one in Canada manufactures MREs complete with sides and heaters for commercial sale. (If we're missing...

How Do You Deal With Man-Made Disaster?

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...

Are You Prepared to See The Light?

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...

Emergency Food Explained

Understanding Emergency Kits

Personal & Family Emergency Guide

Avalanche Dos and Dont's

Weird Winter Weather Phenomena

A Total Prepare Update During Covid-19

Where to Store Your Emergency Kit

The 2019 Novel Coronavirus

House Fire Prevention, Safety, and Recovery

The Big One - are You ready for a megathrust earthquake?

Celiac Disease & Emergency Preparedness

10 Tips to Get Your Vehicle Prepared

Preparing for a Zombie Apocalypse?

Recovery After a Disaster

Getting Your School Emergency Ready

Preparedness as a Business Investment

How to Save Thousands on Emergency Prep

Top 7 Summer Safety Hazards

Why Your Business Needs a Strategic Emergency Plan

We've Got the (Solar) Power! Do you?

Canadian MREs - What you need to know

How Do You Deal With Man-Made Disaster?

Are You Prepared to See The Light?

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