If you have a smart phone, getting prepared for disaster has never been easier. Over on Mashable, they have a great list of resources that either use Web 2.0 tools like Facebook , or can be integrated with any current generation smart phone.
Though it sounds rather fancy and complicated, it is really just another way [...]
As part of our ongoing goal to ensure that everyone is prepared for disaster – made even more urgent considering the recent events in Chile – we encourage people to do just one thing each month to prepare yourself and your family. The idea is to prepare enough to be able to sustain yourself and your [...]
We know that being prepared for disaster is important but where do you start? This year, start the year off right by first assessing your risk. Think about where you live and what particular hazards you face. We got a reminder yesterday and again today that we need to be prepared for earthquakes, [...]
As part of our goal to make sure that businesses and communities are prepared for the next Bay Area disaster, we’ve been urging people to have disaster supply kits on-hand, but what does that really mean? When a disaster strikes, it will be a confusing time, and many basic things we rely on now, like [...]
September is National Preparedness Month and the Department of Homeland Security along with the support of coalition partners, is working to increase public awareness about emergency preparedness. During the month of September, consider taking steps to prepare your family or company for an emergency.
This year, National Preparedness Month focuses on encouraging individuals, families and communities [...]