Older adults age 65 and older are two to four times as likely to be injured or killed during a fire emergency. Why is this? Risk factors might include:... read more →
National Preparedness Month (September) is designed to promote family and community disaster planning. As part of this year’s theme — Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today. — Ready.gov... read more →
In the aftermath of a disaster, communications may be interrupted and access to medical facilities and other necessities may be limited. If you or someone in your household have... read more →
Cold weather may have taken over in many parts of the country, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors all winter. Here are some cold weather... read more →
We are wrapping up National Preparedness Month by focusing on the most common natural disaster in the US - flooding. Flooding is a temporary overflow of water in areas that are normally dry.... read more →
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers are “the help until help arrives”. Volunteers are trained in disaster preparedness and response that is unique to their communities. They provide critical support to first responders that allow for immediate... read more →
Earthquakes can happen anywhere and without warning. California, Alaska and the Mississippi Valley are at higher risk, but tremors can occur all over the country. With the recent earthquakes... read more →
It is getting cold across the US, and with all 50 US states feeling freezing temperatures this week, it's that time to start thinking about how to stay safe in... read more →
National Preparedness Month: Be Informed We are halfway through National Preparedness Month. Hopefully you've already created a disaster kit and made a plan... read more →
National Preparedness Month: Make a Plan Making a plan is an important part of National Preparedness Month. Why is a plan necessary? For one, family members are at different places... read more →