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How Looking to the Past Prepares Us for the Future

10 May
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From Sun Tzu to Benjamin Franklin to Stephen King, we humans have long understood the importance of preparing. At its core, preparedness has always looked the same. Whether you’re storing food for when times are lean or you’re keeping an umbrella in your car in case it rains, you’ve done what hundreds of generations of people have done before you. You
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10 Years of Total Prepare

01 Apr
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Ever since Total Prepare was founded in 2012, we have been working hard to make Canadian communities safer. Preparedness has seen more public awareness in the past few years, and we couldn't be happier that folks are paying attention! Plus, we've growing our team to better serve Canadians everywhere. As we continue moving forward into uncharted waters, we're thrilled to have
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An Inside Look at Emergency Management with Ian Foss

01 Feb
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Emergency Managers are the backbone of the preparedness industry. From companies to governments, they're the ones who coordinate their organizations and call the shots when disaster strikes. But what is it like to be an Emergency Manager? To get an inside look at the role and the impact it has on the people who perform it, we spoke to Ian Foss,
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What Is a Tsunami, Anyway?

20 Jan
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Early in the morning on Saturday, January 15, 2022, many west coast Canadians received a notification from their local alert system: a tsunami advisory notice. We were instructed to stay away from beaches and marinas due to increased tidal currents until the advisory was lifted. Thankfully, there was no need for evacuation in our area. The advisory came as a result
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2021 Christmas Gift Guide by Total Prepare

02 Dec
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Struggling to cross the last few people off your Christmas shopping list because you're not sure what to get for them? Worry not! We made a gift guide with some of our most popular preparedness products. Whether you’re shopping for families, adventurers, chefs, or skeptics, there’s something here for everyone. Emergency preparedness supplies make great gifts because they’re something people often
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Total Prepare Update Re: Ongoing Shipping Delays (December 17, 2021)

18 Nov
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To our valued customers: Due to the recent widespread flooding and road closures across BC, many orders outside of the Capital Regional District in BC have been delayed in transit as the couriers navigate the limited road capacities.  We're keeping in touch with our couriers to find out the latest news.  Orders shipping from our Ontario warehouse (XMRE, ReadyWise, Blue Can
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How to Talk To Your Children About Disaster Preparedness

25 Aug
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Preparing for disasters might seem like a normal part of life for adults living in high-risk areas. To some extent, we understand what might happen during an earthquake or tsunami and can plan accordingly. But what about our children? How can we prepare them for disasters while giving them age-appropriate information? Kids are curious about the world around them, but can
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Preparedness Resources for Back-to-School

23 Aug
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With Summer winding down, it's time to send the kids back to school. Whether your kids are homeschooling or attending classes in person, here's how you can prepare them in case of emergency. Preparing At Home Download and print this checklist to gauge your preparedness level Have an emergency kit in an easily-accessible area Go over your family's emergency preparedness plan
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