Emergency Survival Supplies For the Office
Prepare For Natural Disasters With an Emergency Kit For Your Home
On Tuesday afternoon, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake, an aftershock of the 7.1 magnitude quake on Sept. 4, collapsed buildings in Christchurch, New Zealand. Initial reports suggest that damage and fatalities far exceed that registered in the initial quake. Scary stuff indeed. Here in the Bay Area, a major earthquake in the next 10 years is nearly an inevitability. Whether your home is located in an Read more
Does Your Household Have an Emergency Plan?
It occurred to me today, while I was listening to the 9/11 coverage on NPR, that my household really has no solid plan in case of an emergency. While earthquakes and wildfires are probably the two biggest dangers we face in our neighborhood, my husband and I haven't figured out an emergency plan, and that's definitely a mistake. Whether you're concerned about natural disasters, a burglary, or an Read more
Ready-Made Emergency Kits
Yesterday, I gave you a primer on making an emergency preparedness kit. Whether you live in hurricane alley, earthquake country, or anywhere in between, there are essential items you should have around in case of a disaster. Fortunately, a number of companies and non-profits have started offering ready-made (and sometimes quite stylish) emergency kits to help you along. Some of these have Read more
Primer: Making an Emergency Preparedness Kit
Hurricane season is in full force, and here in California, there's always the chance of an earthquake. Even if you don't live in storm or quake country — but especially if you do — you should have an emergency preparedness kit stashed away. The American Red Cross recommends having enough food and water on hand to support every member of your household for at least three days. They've also Read more
Week in Review Quiz
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7 Earthquake-Ready Foods to Keep on Hand
It's true, what they say: you never know when the next big one will hit. When it comes to natural disasters, it's best to prepare for the worst, then hope for the best: experts recommend storing enough emergency resources for at least three days. This includes food and drink! Here are seven shelf-stable provisions that I recommend you have on hand: Canned fish. This isn't just limited to tuna, Read more
