It's not just your imagination. The pace of weather disasters in the US is accelerating. In this article, Grist points to the recently published Atlas of Disaster. The focus of the article is on climate action, but it's certainly a good reminder for emergency preparedness. Featured Image: rebuildbydesign.org … [Read more...] about Grist: 9 of 10 US Counties Have Seen a Disaster in the Last Decade
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TheStreet: Experts Advise Keeping Cash on Hand
We recently posted about keeping some cash on-hand for emergencies as part of our Getting Started as a Prepper series. The news also had quite a bit of coverage of Hurricane Ian survivors struggling to get supplies after the storm had passed. In some cases, the stores were just empty. In other cases, the store had supplies, but no electricity or network service to … [Read more...] about TheStreet: Experts Advise Keeping Cash on Hand
Family Handyman – Put Ice in Your Washing Machine
In this article, Family Handyman takes a look at common hurricane preparedness tips. Which ones stand up to their testing? … [Read more...] about Family Handyman – Put Ice in Your Washing Machine
Preparedness Month – Make an Emergency Plan
Continuing our series on Preparedness Month, it's time for you to make an emergency plan. An emergency plan describes where everyone should go in an emergency, what they should do, and includes backup plans if they can’t get to the preferred place. The plan also provides a list of people who we can rely on to help us in an emergency. September is a great time to start … [Read more...] about Preparedness Month – Make an Emergency Plan
MarketWatch: Jackson Water Crisis Could Happen to You
This article by MarketWatch goes through a range of scenarios where global climate change can impact cities across the country. … [Read more...] about MarketWatch: Jackson Water Crisis Could Happen to You