Do you really have to go?
When all else fails
Authorities recommend all drivers stay at home or in place when hazardous weather strikes. Weather is unpredictable, and sometimes you find yourself in weather you didn’t expect.
It’s essential for your safety and that of your family to be prepared whenever you leave home in your car. [...]
History
The CERT program started in Los Angeles, California before making its journey across the United States and abroad. Officials from LA travelled to Japan in February of 1985 to study its disaster response plans. The team discovered that Japan had extensive training programs that were neighborhood-based, focusing on fire suppression, lig [...]
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Make a Kit!
It doesn’t have to be a chore, and it could save your life.
The theme for Tuesday of this year’s National Severe Weather Preparedness Week is Build a Kit.
A disaster supplies kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. You may need enou [...]
Four Steps to Staying Safe & Healthy in an Emergency
Winter storms are inevitable. Most people know what groceries they need, as empty store shelves confirm. But it’s not only eleventh hour shoppers that can get into trouble.
People know what groceries they need
How can you make sure you can stay safe and healthy when a big winter storm h [...]
