Archive for December, 2007

Happy New Year!

Monday, December 31st, 2007

Happy New Year to all. I wish you all a happy, healthy, safe and prosperous 2008. How about a resolution to build up that emergency kit... maybe the disaster plan?

Know Your Toxic Neighbor

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Have you ever wondered what chemicals are on the premises of the factory you pass when you drive your children to school? Are the chemicals used or produced in the nearby industrial park dangerous? Have there been any spills or accidental releases of toxic substances from industrial operations in your ...

CDC Respirator Fact Sheet

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Adding a respirator to your preparedness plan and emergency kit is something that requires a bit a thought. The CDC has a very good primer on the subject and I highly suggest giving it a look if you are thinking of purchasing a mask, respirator or escape hood. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/factsheets/respfact.html