Articles: Emergency Preparedness

No One Likes a Disaster
 "An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure." When it comes to our individual homes, an ...
Personal Preparedness
We’ve talked a lot about what should be done to prevent or control damage to your property in the case ...
Shelter-in-Place—What Does It Mean?
If an emergency occurs in which hazardous materials have been released into the atmosphere, you may be instructed to “shelter ...
Personal Support Network for Senior Citizens and the Disabled
A personal support network consists of individuals who would check with you in an emergency and give assistance if needed ...
Creating a Plan for All Situations
What happens if a tornado hits your town in the middle of a Tuesday, while you’re at work, and the ...
Why You Should Always Have an Emergency Fund (And How to Create One)
Unfortunate events always happen when you least expect them to, and sadly many people are often totally unprepared. Saving for ...
Preparing for Weather Related Disasters
Hurricanes, fires, floods, tornadoes, and earthquakes. These natural disasters, and others like them, wreak havoc on your life if you’re ...
Disaster Preparedness: Learning from the California Wildfires
As we start into the new year it’s a great time to review your personal disaster preparedness plan. Here are ...