Prepare now or forget any help

June 8, 2009 - "Prepare now or forget any help" By Joseph Parish. Summer time is quickly approaching and imagine if you will that you are experiencing one of those all too common summer power outages. The day is exceptionally hot and humid so you and your family decide to pass the day by taking a causal stroll around the neighborhood. However, prior to starting your walk you decide to switch on one of your generators on in order to keep your refrigerator and freezer cold and operating properly. Click here

The Media can influence emergency preparedness

May 25, 2009 - "The Media can influence emergency preparedness" By Joseph Parish. It always stops me dead in my tracks when I see what a massive effect the media can have upon public influences. As an example, during our last presidential election the media embraced Obama with open arms and as a result it gained him unknown amounts of public support. The same idea is firmly implanted with preparedness. The media can make or break communities preparedness plans. Click here

Survival Preparedness and DIY

May 7, 2009 - "Survival Preparedness and DIY" Do-it-yourself skills are on their way out for many Americans, who prefer to have someone else to the dirty work. This has a direct effect on our collective ability to survive disasters. Click here