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Taking Action To Be Ready
by Anne Marie on Monday, September 20th, 2010 | No Comments
Taking Action To Be Ready By Darryl J. Madden, Director, Ready Campaign Do you have emergency supplies set aside in case there’s a disaster? Does your family have an emergency plan? For many people, planning for an emergency or disaster isn’t a priority. According to the 2009 Citizen Corps National Survey, only 36 percent of individuals ... [read more] -
Planning for Your Pets In Emergencies
by Anne Marie on Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 | No Comments
Planning for Your Pets In Emergencies By Darryl J. Madden, Director, Ready Campaign If you are like millions of animal owners nationwide, your pet is an important member of your household. When planning your family for disaster, don’t overlook the needs of your cherished family pets. In order to be safe and survive an emergency ... [read more] -
Easy access to important documents are key to recovering from a disaster
by Anne Marie on Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 | 2 comments
Easy Access to Important Documents Key to Recovering from a Disaster By Casey Taylor, Wells Fargo Internet Services Group In 2009, the Federal Emergency Management Agency declared 59 disasters. Eight months into 2010, 63 disasters have already been declared. At this point, most of us know that it’s not a matter of if disaster strikes, ... [read more] -
Plan for Emergency to Ease Anxiety, Speed Recovery
by Sarah on Monday, September 13th, 2010 | 1 comment
Recent hurricanes battering the Caribbean and southern United States and another Sept. 11 commemoration remind us of our fragility and the importance of getting emergency plans buttoned up. September is National Preparedness Month, and it's time to get your home and family ready for any event. It can be difficult to overcome the natural inclination to ... [read more] -
Getting organized: how to take a home inventory
by Sarah on Thursday, September 9th, 2010 | 2 comments
Staying on top of all of your valuables is a difficult task. With hurricane, tornado and fire season coming up, however, it's a good time to take stock of exactly what you have in your home. Itemizing valuables isn't necessarily on the top of anyone's 'To Do' list, but when something unexpected happens, such as a ... [read more] -
Get Organized for Safety! You’re Only 15 Minutes from a Completed Emergency Plan
by Sarah on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 | No Comments
Get Organized for Safety! You’re Only 15 Minutes from a Completed Emergency Plan Do the blaring sirens of fire trucks and ambulances give you the willies? If you’re like most people, that answer is a resounding yes. Nobody likes to think of emergencies, but they creep into all of our lives. Just watch the ... [read more] -
Get Organized for Anything Mother Nature Sends Your Way This Summer
by Sarah on Monday, September 6th, 2010 | 1 comment
Almanacs and weather services have forecasted that we may be in for some severe weather this summer, whether you live in the Southeast, the Central Plains or the Southwest. And while those are just predictions, we implore you to get organices and get prepared now. We may never be able to predict with much accuracy when ... [read more]
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