The Wizard of Oz gave us technicolor, Dorothy and Toto, and “there’s no place like home.” It also gave a few of us nightmares about flying monkeys and green witches, as well as a good look at why tornado preparation is so important. Continue reading “Tornado Preparation Tips”
Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Volcanic eruptions. Swarms of crop-killing pests.
Yes, these disasters do occasionally pop up as our friends on the East Coast know all too well. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the second costliest hurricane in U.S. history, we have all been reminded that it’s important to be ready for disaster. However, advocates (like all of us at Food Insurance) for emergency preparedness preach readiness in times of smaller emergencies. Continue reading “5 Tips to Conduct Your Emergency Preparedness Inventory”
There’s one thing more frightening than all natural disasters and unexpected events combined—the belief that none of them will happen to you.
While there’s no need for excessive alarm, today’s reality is that natural disasters can and do happen with increasing regularity. In 2012 alone the United States was victim to 112 natural disasters that spanned 40 out of the 50 States. In 2011 there were more than double that number: 242 total FEMA disaster declarations with nearly 100 of those being classified as “major disasters” (think Hurricane Sandy). And not to keep the bad news ball rolling or anything, but unexpected events, like car accidents, job loss, home damages, etc., can happen to the best of us—often times, when we least expect it. Here’s why having a family emergency plan is crucial: Continue reading “Why A Family Emergency Plan is Essential”
An important part of all emergency preparedness is communication. When a natural disaster strikes, your first instinct will be to call family and friends to check on their whereabouts and condition. If the calamity occurs while you are at work, it may even be necessary to contact your children at school or spouse where he or she is. If someone is injured, you will need a way to contact emergency personnel. You will also want someway of finding out updates – if your power is out, you’ll need to figure out what caused it and for how long. It is absolutely necessary to think about all types of emergencies and how you will communicate with others, and to especially plan for what you will do if you can’t use your normal forms of communication.
Continue reading “Communicating During an Emergency”
As a parent, I’m always prepared for any circumstance. Skinned knee? I’ve got a band-aid. Hungry toddler, I’ve got a purse full of granola bars. Yet, unlike being equipped with fruit snacks, crayons, and wet wipes, educating your family on emergency preparation is bit more challenging. However, it’s crucial that you and your family understand how to prepare. Continue reading “Educating Your Family on Preparedness”
When it comes to preparing for an emergency, you need to start with the basics. In this article we will talk about a few simple preparedness steps to get you started.
Continue reading “Preparedness Basics – Taking Inventory, Setting Goals and Planning”
I have a major responsibility; my wife and children. They have to have food, shelter, and water.
I started really considering the logistics of how to evacuate the Tampa area in case of a hurricane. What do I need, and how much? My search led me to the Food Insurance™ website and I liked the emergency backpacks.
Continue reading “Preparing for a Family – A Father's Perspective”
