Emergency preparedness
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It’s tornado season: are you prepared?
by Sarah on Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 | 2 comments
With spring comes tornado season...and boy has it roared into gear this week. The twisters outside of Dallas destroyed about 200 homes and damaged 650 more. If you live in tornado alley (or even close to it) do you have a preparedness plan? Lisa Rebstock had a preparedness kit ready with diapers and supplies and knew where ... [read more] -
Holiday fire safety tips
by Sarah on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 | No Comments
The Holidays are full of fire hazards. It's important to be aware of what they are and organize yourself in a way that minimizes your risk. That's why we were thrilled when the folks at Liberty Mutual enabled us to pose a few questions for fire safety expert and volunteer firefighter Tom Harned. He ... [read more] -
Hurricane damage & insurance: what you need to know
by Sarah on Monday, August 29th, 2011 | No Comments
As those on the East Coast dig out from under the mess caused by Hurricane Irene, many will be reaching out to their insurance agents to discuss and make claims. We thought it might be helpful to outline the kind of damage that is typically covered by different insurance policies (home, car, flood). What kind ... [read more] -
Organization Tips from Road Warriors
by Sarah on Monday, August 29th, 2011 | No Comments
Going somewhere this summer? If you are, you don’t want to buy a ticket or hit the road without listening to this podcast first. Today, Sarah & Alicia are talking about how to get organized in a way that minimizes travel-related headaches. Traveling, especially by air, with ... [read more] -
by Alicia on Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 | No Comments
Hurricane season is here. Make sure everyone has a number to call to check in (out of state) in case you need it -
Tool: Free Printable Emergency Checklist
by Hollie on Friday, March 18th, 2011 | 13 comments
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] -
by Alicia on Thursday, October 28th, 2010 | No Comments
Use old plastic containers for your emergency kit. They can hold additional batteries, cotton swabs, tweezers, band aids, matches, lighters, and any small thing you may need but would get lost if not contained! #organize #emergency preparation











