Archive for April, 2012

National Severe Weather Preparedness Week

No matter what area of the country – and for that matter, the world – that you live in, each year brings a host of nasty weather that can be alternately normal, like light rain, all the way to destructive, like tornadoes. Over the last few years, various parts of the world have seen the [...]

Staying Safe During Wildfire Season

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this March was unseasonably warm across the contiguous United States, registering some of the highest temperatures ever during this time period in years past. The mixture of gusty winds and low humidity might have been nice for people spending time outdoors, but wasn’t exactly ideal for areas [...]

Protecting Your Family in Spring Storms

The spring is truly a wonderful time of year accented by warmth and growth. As the sun becomes more present in the sky, your garden starts to bloom with fresh flowers and vegetables cultivated from organic heirloom seeds. Your children can start playing outside more, enjoying the swing set or simply riding a bike around [...]

Road Trip Vacation Preparedness Supplies

All across the country, areas are beginning to experience the warm weather of the spring. This always leads our minds to wander into the summer season and the vacations we are planning for the hot months of June, July and August. One topic that usually escapes from our thoughts is how to incorporate emergency preparedness [...]