Archive for the ‘Why Prepare’ Category
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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