Preparing for Snow EmergenciesThe Boy Scouts have it right-always be prepared. After a recent early season snow storm knocked out power for days in the mid-Atlantic, families emerged from the darkness with the realization that they weren't as prepared for a disaster as they thought.
Be Prepared For An EmergencyI have moved several times but have lived in three states for the majority of my years. Many states are prone to certain types of weather. Since you can not change the weather, the next wisest thing to do is to educate oneself about the best course of action.
Practice Drills Before A DisasterI teach in an international school in Tokyo. At 2:45 p.m. on Mar. 10, 2011, we had an earthquake and evacuation drill. At 2:46 p.m. on Mar. 11, we had the 8.9 earthquake. Because we had just "rehearsed" the same thing the day before, everyone knew exactly what to do.
Disaster Preparedness for Dogs And CatsDisaster can strike at any time. When it happens, the pets in your care are going to have to depend on you to take care of their needs. If a disaster strikes your area today, are you prepared to take care your pet for however long it takes to recover?
Weather Alert Radio TipsSpring and summer are upon us, and my husband bought us a weather alert radio. These last years, I was tired of staying up half the night watching the weather.
Have a Plan in Case of a FireI live in an apartment on the second floor and at 4:00 am this morning I was awakened by sirens and pounding on doors. I got up to look and see what was going on and a knock immediately came to my door.
Preparing for Thunderstorm and...Spring storm season is upon us and storms with straight line winds, hail and lightening can be extremely dangerous and damaging. Here are a few tips to make this time of year a little safer.
Reducing Spring Weather DamageSpring is now upon is, and for a good part of the USA, this means the beginning of another storm season. Depending on where you live, a storm may mean different things ...
Prepare Now For The Flu PandemicI know a lot of people are thinking that this is going to be like the Y2K Scare a couple of years ago but with the disaster of Hurricane Katrina and the miserable way our government handled it.
Storm Preparation for Emergency Power OutageIf I see a big storm coming when power is most likely to go out, I do these things: Fill 5 gallon bucket with water, leave in tub. Also fill tub full of water. Both are used to flush toilet.
Basic Emergency Supplies KitWater, food, and clean air are the essential items for survival. Each family or individual's kit should be customized to meet specific needs, such as medications and infant formula. It should also be customized to include important family documents.
Food Safety Information for Hurricane AftermathThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing important tips to help people affected by these storms to protect their health and food supply.
What I Learned from Hurricane KatrinaWatching sad story after sad story taught me something about organizing my belongings and getting ready for a natural (or manmade disaster).
The Terrible Events of the DayIn light of the devastating events in the United States today (September 11, 2001) there will not be any more ThriftyFun newsletters this week.
