It can’t happen to me… I can’t help but wonder how many individuals affected by the wrath of Hurricane Harvey thought those words before it hit. As I publish this blog, many parts of TX remain under feet of floodwater even though the rain is over; dozens have been killed and that number continues […]
Read moreNext month is Emergency Preparedness month. One of the key thing’s that FEMA recommends we do to prepare is to develop a Family Emergency Communication Plan. Our go-to modes of communications (cell phone, computer, etc.) can be unreliable during an emergency/disaster. However planning in advance will ensure that everyone in your family will know […]
Read moreLast month, I stressed the importance of putting together an Emergency Supply Kit. To make the process easier, I provided a link to FEMA’s Emergency Supplies Checklist. One of the things on that checklist is “important family documents” however the checklist did not elaborate on what to include, most likely to keep the list simple […]
Read moreSummer is just beginning. For many, it’s a time of the year when things slow down. The weather is warmer, the days and longer so it feels like there’s a bit more time for R&R. Now don’t get angry with me but let’s fast forward a few months to September which is National Preparedness […]
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