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  • Tool: Free Printable Emergency Checklist

    by Hollie on Friday, March 18th, 2011  |  13 comments

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    Putting together an emergency plan doesn’t have to take a long time. Simply set aside 20-30 minutes each night this week to follow the steps in the checklist below. You’ll be amazed at what you can check off in such a short time—and you’ll be ready for any emergency life throws your way.... [read more]

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  • Japan’s warning: are you prepared?

    by Anne Marie on Friday, March 11th, 2011  |  1 comment

    Japan’s warning: are you prepared? Today the world awoke to the news that the largest ever earthquake (8.9 on the Richter scale) had hit Japan. A huge Tsunami followed quickly after, devastating low-lying areas in Japan and threatening homes as far away as Hawaii and Northern California. A tragedy a world away reminds us that we ... [read more]

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  • Get Organized for an Emergency: 5 Tips To Get Your Home Insurance Buttoned Up!

    by Sarah on Monday, September 27th, 2010  |  3 comments

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    Homeowner’s insurance or renter’s insurance is a necessity; it covers you for unexpected occurrences ranging from robberies to fires. However, when it comes to assessing whether or not you have adequate coverage, the devil is in the details. For example, did you know that the majority of these plans do not cover floods or earthquakes ... [read more]

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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]

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  • 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]

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  • Easy access to important documents are key to recovering from a disaster

    by Anne Marie on Tuesday, September 14th, 2010  |  2 comments

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    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]

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  • 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]

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