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Wanna Buy a Handgun? - Bruce Horst
If you are considering the purchase of a handgun for your protection, there are a few things to consider. Would you feel safe with a gun which misfires once for every 10 times you pull the trigger? Would you maintain a gun which left your family less safe than it would be without it? After being... Submitted 4 years 4 days ago.

Be Prepared-List Your Possessions and Assets - Jan Hayner
Hurricane Katrina was an eye-opening experience for many people. They had to place claims to their insurance companies for everything they owned, because now it was totally gone. Furniture had floated away, homes were demolished, cars were missing and life was destroyed. How many of these... Submitted 4 years 272 days ago.

Storms And Hurricanes: You're All Wet If You Wait - Octavia Hansen
The National Weather Service is watching out for you 24/7. They watch every storm, map every temperature, know enough about weather to predict very accurately what can happen anywhere. Any kind of storm will delay you, can hurt you, can change everything around you. In this day and age of instant... Submitted 131 days 16 hours ago.

Are You Ready? The Middle East and You - - Susan Hovis
Most of us have been watching the news coverage of the recent protests, civil unrest and government breakdowns in many of the Middle Eastern nations. My local newspaper, the Duluth News Tribune, gave an account of the events in Egypt, seen through the eyes of American tourists from Minnesota.... Submitted 335 days 19 hours ago.

Snow, Snow, a Lot of Snow - - Patricia Barbee
When our family was intact it was as close to Heaven as a little girl could get. Then Mom took ill and Nana and Grandperé cared for me for months. At that time I never knew why Mom was so sick. The Grands were busy keeping me busy and pampering me so that my head never took in the troubles... Submitted 1 year 9 days ago.

How to Prepare Your Home for Emergencies - - Gabriella Gometra
Nowadays, with all of the natural disasters happening in our world, one can never know when and where the next one will strike. This is why it is very important to be prepared for anything at all times, so that you won't be caught off guard. Just a little preparation could save you and your... Submitted 1 year 346 days ago.

Hurricane Season Starts June 1? Are You prepared? - Laura Trahan
It is that time of the year again where we sit in wonder of how many storms are coming to the states and how big will they be this time. After surviving Ike, I am starting early to be prepared. Ike taught me a lot in terms of preparing for hurricanes, but it also taught me a lot about... Submitted 2 years 261 days ago.

Emergency Survival - Myth vs. Reality - - Lorrie Streeter
It is a common misconception that when faced with an emergency situation, the adrenalin will take over and you will automatically know what to do. A nice thought, but very often not true. Even though the adrenalin does start to flow, it is more likely to create panic. It is much better to KNOW... Submitted 3 years ago.

Winter Emergency Preparedness - Heres Comes Suzy Snowflake! - - Lorrie Streeter
It's that time of year again! Winter! It can be enjoyable with all the outdoor recreational opportunities it brings. It can also be dangerous when severe winter storms come roaring in bringing freezing temperatures, heavy snow, strong winds and poor visibility. Snowstorms occur regularly every... Submitted 3 years 76 days ago.

Tornado Emergency Preparedness - You're Not in Kansas Anymore! - Lorrie Streeter
Those of you who are old enough to remember the classic movie The Wizard of Oz , will remember the feeling of terror Dorothy felt after discovering the "twister" had taken her far from her home in Kansas. Although the Land of Oz and Dorothy's experiences there were pure imagination, the effects... Submitted 3 years 105 days ago.

Camping Safety Preparedness – Life in the Great Outdoors! - Lorrie Streeter
Outdoor living can be a fun, relaxing and exhilarating time for all. There are so many different summer activities that family and friends can enjoy together camping, hiking, swimming, and water-skiing are just a few of the possibilities. Unfortunately, each year people either lose their lives... Submitted 3 years 172 days ago.

Top Ten Don’t Dos During Hurricane Preparation - Cathy Sullivan
Panic - When a storm is approaching, there are many tasks, to complete. Gluing your eyes to the TV for constant updates, or flipping out won’t accomplish any of them. Stay cool and focused on what needs addressing and prioritizing these tasks. Wait Until the Last Minute to Prepare - Putting... Submitted 4 years 251 days ago.

Tips to be Ready before a Tornado or Hurricane Gets Here - Lorrie Davids
Seeing Tropical Storm Andrea in the news and experiencing an unconfirmed tornado in my neighborhood a few weeks ago reminded me that the storm season is already here. We all know we should have a first aid kit, batteries, flashlights, food and water set aside for a possible disaster, but there... Submitted 4 years 273 days ago.

Thinking Ahead About Preparing For A Disaster? You May Have Not Thought About These Things! - - Scott Haskins
Some items are more important than others for your "Grab n' Go Kit" A Compelling Story From The Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami: Ancestors, children growing up, weddings... what could you do without? Planning ahead for the unthinkable can save your precious family memories and important... Submitted 321 days 14 hours ago.

Earthquake and Tsunami Preparation - Susan Hovis
Do you live in a region that has risks for an earthquake and/or tsunami? The recent events in Japan, New Zealand, Chile and Haiti have brought to light some catastrophic consequences for these terrible disasters. The Japanese people are currently experiencing tremendous loss of life and... Submitted 334 days 16 hours ago.

Japan's Devastating Earthquake: Finding Patterns in Nature's Fits of Rage - - Kevin Baum
We are watching in horror as the full devastation of the Japan earthquake unfolds, and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this terrible disaster. This tragedy represents yet another natural disaster following right on the heels of other epic events across the planet; is there a... Submitted 334 days 21 hours ago.

Talk Security-How To Travel Safely - - Lawrence Phillips
Today we will talk about travel safety which encompasses many different things a traveler should consider. Whether traveling abroad or to the grocery store for milk the basic principles should be adopted. Every vehicle whether personal of commercial should contain the following items: A Spring... Submitted 1 year 42 days ago.

Survival is a Mindset - - Matthew Zornes
When preparing for the worst case scenario, most people focus on stocking water, food, medicine, fire starters, clothes, gear and gadgets, among other things. They prepare themselves in every way imaginable, but they never stop long enough to prepare themselves mentally. You might have a year's... Submitted 1 year 56 days ago.

Water Storage – Where to Begin? - - Matthew Zornes
Storing water can take up a lot of space, but if you have enough room and don't want to worry about hauling water back and forth from a pond, here's what you need to know. Water is the nectar of life. Other than oxygen, nothing is more important to your survival. The body uses water for... Submitted 1 year 56 days ago.

Time to Buy a Generator? - - Matthew Zornes
That depends. If you are in a situation where war has broken out all around you, where financial chaos has led to food riots in the streets, or where a pandemic has made people desperate for any kind of medicine, then the last thing you want is a generator. Generators are very noisy. In war... Submitted 1 year 56 days ago.

Hurricane Preparedness - 30 Tips to Shelter-In-Place During the Storm - Paul Purcell
Another hurricane season is here, and like some before, it's predicted to be an active one with quite a number of named storms, some projected to hit the US . For years we've heard "Have a kit, have a plan," but what kind of kit? Are kits really useful? And what kind of plan? What are the... Submitted 1 year 157 days ago.

The Day the Lights Went Out in Seattle - - Nikki Willhite
Seattle is a very strange place to live when it comes to the weather. Although it may be overcast and rain a lot, the temperature is usually mild. People in Seattle live in fear of two things- the occasional snow storm, and summer heat. When it snows, the fact that we have very limited snow... Submitted 1 year 275 days ago.

The Untold Story of Hurricane Andrew: From the Journal of My Insurance Adjuster Husband - - Nikki Willhite
Aug. 29, 1992- I had one of my three sons drive me to the airport at 6:45 in the morning. I carried a heavy ladder, and the biggest suitcase I had. I was stuck on the last seat on the plane- right over the engine noise. It was a long flight from Seattle to Miami. I developed a terrible... Submitted 1 year 281 days ago.

Buying the Right Handgun For Your Home and Personal Protection - - Steven Rogers
Lately, I have been in the market for a gun for our house. The primary use for this weapon will be home defense for my family. My wife has almost no experience with guns so it has fallen to me to pick the best gun for her. Having been in the USMC I have a bit more intimate knowledge of firearms... Submitted 2 years 9 days ago.

Clear Clutter to Reduce Risk of Fire in Your Home - - Marilyn Bohn
One Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. I was looking out my kitchen window watching a fireman dressed who was dressed in his blue uniform carrying what looked like a heavy back pack on his back walking up the steep street in front of our home. I wondered where he was going and why he would be in... Submitted 2 years 117 days ago.