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Essential Earthquake Safety Information: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Preparedness is essential for earthquake safety, including creating an emergency plan, securing supplies, and retrofitting homes. Key actions during an earthquake involve dropping, covering, and holding on. Post-quake, assess damage, assist the injured, and prepare for aftershocks. Knowledge reduces risks significantly. ... Read More
What to Do In an Earthquake – The Complete Guide
This article outlines crucial safety protocols and preparedness strategies for earthquakes, emphasizing immediate responses using the Drop, Cover, and Hold On technique. It also details assembling emergency kits, family communication plans, and post-earthquake recovery, including assessing injuries and home damage, to enhance survival and safety. ... Read More
Georgia Resident Uses STOP THE BLEED® Training to Save Neighbor
Leonard Goodelman, a resident of Roswell, Georgia, responded quickly to a neighbor’s emergency when he fell from a ladder, applying his STOP THE BLEED® training. His intervention stopped severe bleeding, enabling timely medical treatment and recovery, emphasizing the importance of emergency preparedness. ... Read More
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
September is National Preparedness Month, highlighting the need for older adults, especially those living alone or with health issues, to prepare for disasters. Simple actions include creating emergency plans, building kits, ensuring medical readiness, and establishing community support networks for effective disaster response and recovery. ... Read More
Don’t Be a Hot Dog: How to Keep Your Pets Safe This Summer
As summer arrives, prioritize your pets’ safety during outdoor activities. Stay hydrated, avoid hot surfaces, and never leave them in hot cars. Protect against sunburn with pet-friendly sunscreen and natural insect repellents. Prepare an emergency kit to ensure a happy and healthy summer for your furry friends. ... Read More
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
As hurricane season approaches, proper preparation is crucial for homeowners in affected areas. Essential steps include reinforcing home defenses, installing storm shutters, securing doors and windows, trimming trees, and sealing openings. Planning ahead can significantly reduce storm damage and enhance safety during severe weather. ... Read More
Bracing For Blaze: A Comprehensive Wildfire Preparedness Plan
Wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change, posing risks everywhere. Preparation is essential for safety, featuring emergency kits and home protection strategies. During a fire, follow planned escape routes. Afterward, assess damage and remain vigilant for hidden embers. ... Read More
Spring is Here! Plant Your Way to Preparedness
Emergency preparedness goes beyond stockpiling supplies; it includes cultivating survival gardens, which provide sustenance during crises. This guide details how to start and maintain a survival garden, emphasizing plant selection, soil preparation, crop rotation, harvesting, and essential gardening supplies needed for effective emergency food production. ... Read More
Before, During & After: The Keys to Flood Safety
Quake Kare emphasizes the importance of being prepared for spring flooding by assessing flood risks, securing valuables, and creating emergency plans. During floods, prioritizing safety and avoiding flooded areas is crucial. Post-flood, heed authorities, assess damage, and disinfect belongings for recovery. ... Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Storing Canned Goods for Emergencies
More than 60% of Americans lack emergency plans. To prepare, stock non-perishable foods, especially canned goods that last up to five years. They provide essential nutrients during disasters. Regularly check expiration dates, rotate your stock, and use items before they spoil for preparedness. ... Read More