Archive for the ‘Why Prepare’ Category

What Are You Planning For?

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

I'm curious to hear what you - the reader of our little blog - are preparing for, or maybe learn a bit what you are researching if you haven't yet devised an emergency plan. What is the scope of your plan? What are your local hazards? Have you had any experiences ...

What’s in Your Survival Kit?

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Are you ready for anything with a custom survival kit? Have you added some personalized items to your ready made go bag?  If you're like me, you think in terms of "outs". I'm always looking for hazards and obstacles, such as fire exits in a building or alternate ways to get ...

Almost Spring!

Monday, March 10th, 2008

It's been a rough winter for most of the country, record snowfalls, ice storms and miserable temperatures to remind us just how much we miss milder seasons. Before you put it all behind, please drop us a line and share your stories. We're looking for tales of winter woes and preparedness ...

10 Hour Snow-In on I-90 Under Review

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

Hundreds of motorists were snowbound on nearly 18 miles on I-90 in Southern Wisconsin on Feb. 6th - 7th. Local authorities and National Guard troops provided some relief by handing out food water and blankets. See the original story at the Chicago Tribune. Since then, Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle has raised ...

National Preparedness Month 2007

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

Posting to remind everyone that September is National Preparedness Month. I've thought about the meaning of "National (insert just about any cause here) Month" over the years, but never really understood it until just recently. Whatever the motive for a national "anything", the outcome can be positive.