Staying positive when the world is going crazy is one of the best ways of surviving the tide and sailing out of the storm. However, this task can be challenging but may possibly be the only thing that can get you out of the woods. It requires a strong mindset. If you are struggling to … Read more
Sometimes we seem to forget that disasters and emergencies will always produce secondary and alternate events that will need our attention to protect ourselves. Pandemics are no different. There is always a stratum of individuals who will do whatever they can to enrich themselves or cause as much mayhem as possible for no reason but … Read more
Image by Igor Zakharevich from 123RF Understanding what you need to do during a pandemic will help you realize that a pandemic is not the end of the world. You can minimize your stress levels and anxiety by simply educating yourself about the pandemic. Know what you need to do once the epidemic starts. … Read more
By now you should have a reasonable idea of the risks and hazards that will strike your community. You have had that talk with your family or stakeholders. You have identified your house hazards and are mitigating them, and you have a fire escape plan and a #near plan . Tomorrow we will start building … Read more
It all starts at home. Now is a great time to engage your family in the emergency action planning process. Go to https://www.emergencyactionplanning.com/resources download and print the home hazard checklists and the fire safety checklist. Review them with your family members and go find those hazards. Note what you have found in the spiral bound … Read more
