Emergency Planning Archives

Emergency Preparedness for Post-Secondary Students

09 Sep

0 107 Post by Zenia Platten

Studious and Self-Sufficient Autumn fast approaches with thousands of post-secondary students moving from home to their dorms, sometimes facing true independence for the first time away from family. With great freedom comes great responsibility. As a post-secondary student, you are responsible for keeping yourself alive whilst gaining new experiences, knowledge, and understanding of yourself. Transitioning to post-secondary is accompanied by many

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How long can I survive without…?

31 May

0 189 Post by Zenia Platten

Working in the emergency preparedness industry, we spend a lot of time thinking about how long we need to be prepared for to survive a disaster. But what about once the supplies run out? How long can I survive without food? Without water? Without air? Without shelter? In this article we will be looking at how long a human can live

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7 Questions to Get Prepared for Local Hazards

24 May

0 182 Post by Mackenzie Carpenter

Know your local hazards. This knowledge will help you plan for emergencies. Thinking about disasters can be overwhelming. Every year, the news is full of stories about earthquakes, hurricanes, and other emergencies. You might have lived through some of these yourself. If so, you especially understand the importance of preparing ahead. Knowing your local hazards, and having the right supplies on

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