How to Survive an Approaching Wildfire in Your Home There has been a recent shift in wildfire policies in the United States recently. Research has shown evacuations save lives and allows emergency workers the ability to concentrate on fighting the fires. In spite of this data, studies show up to an alarming 60 percent of homeowners would stay behind and fight fires produced by wildfires. That, according to Daniel Berlant of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection(Cal Fire), i

Although they blow through in a matter of moments, tornadoes are responsible for an average of 80 deaths and 1,500 injuries a year. More than 800 tornadoes are reported each year, occurring all throughout the United States. Though more common in spring and summer months, twisters can happen in any season. Ripping through the country, leaving a trail of property damage and human casualties, a tornado isn’t a force of nature to be ill-prepared for or underestimated. Winds generated can be up to 30

Many business owners think about how their operations would function in the wake of disaster. With the recent catastrophic wildfires, hurricanes and earthquakes, it's all too easy to imagine a major disaster close to home. But for too many businesses, the preparation for disaster recovery stops there. They never make a formal recovery plan and they never rehearse how a recovery would take place. That may be the biggest disaster of all. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Earthquakes? But I Don’t Live in ; Do I Have to Be Prepared? Earthquakes are an alarming and destructive force of nature to be reckoned with. Provoked by sudden energy-releasing shifts in the earth’s crust, they cause widespread property damage, as well as significant injuries and fatalities. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, (USGS) more than 500,000 earthquakes occur worldwide every year. People can feel about 10,000 of these and around 100 damaging quakes strike annually. In the , the

Like a wall of roaring flames, a wildfire can be a violent and fast moving death trap. Annually, forest fires account for billions of dollars in damages. Many people, especially those who underestimate the force and intensity of these fires, become trapped or tragic fatalities. Understanding wildfires, as with any crisis, is vital to increasing survival.

In looking at the many options for creating a winter survival kit for your vehicle, the selection can be mind boggling and confusing at best. From camp stoves and weeks of supplies to small kits that seem to store readily in a glove box, the options seem quite diverse. You don’t want to be caught unprepared. But how do you sort this process? What do you really need to put together for a winter survival kit anyway? It’s really easier than it looks. Before you pack a kit or begin assembling the ne

How to Survive a Tornado While Traveling What if a tornado strikes while you are in a vehicle? The best options are immediately locating a secure building that offers shelter or avoiding the path of the storm. If severe thunderstorm warnings or tornado watches are being broadcast, you should begin the process of finding a protected location. Know the direction inclement weather is coming from. Attempt to move away from the path as you seek safety. Drive in right angles from the direction of th

Once the Shaking Stops: Do You Know How to Survive After an Earthquake? prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" / During a widespread disaster, such as an earthquake, rescue workers will be extremely busy. You could be on your own until they arrive- possibly cut off from communication sources, without power or running water. Many experts believe 72 hours is a likely period before help is readily available if a large quake hit. Depending on the area and the damages sustained, yo

Although we consider our homes safe and peaceful, dangers readily exist. Statistically we are more likely to experience a serious injury in our own residences than in many other settings. According to the National Safety Council, a shocking 28,800 deaths happen annually as the result of household injuries. Slips, trips and falls account for most incidents. Other hazards- fire, accidental poisoning and carbon monoxide exposure claim countless victims each year. How can we safeguard against dwell