This is a multi-part post that will cover storm related issues including lightning, wind & power loss mitigation. All of these scenarios are likely during a thunderstorm and there are several things we can do to lessen the effects. Let’s take a
As the population grows, more & more people are building their homes in what was once virgin forest area. Homeowners who build in wooded areas must take certain precautions to protect their homes as much as possible.Build using fire retardant materials, or
Floods are widely considered the second most common disaster related expense on insured property. There are several scenarios that can lead to flooding such as severe rain storms, hurricanes, melting snow, and damaged dams or levees. If you live in a flood
This is an introductory post to a series on disaster mitigation. Mitigation can be simply described as efforts made to minimize the impact of a disaster SHOULD one occur. There are many ways we can take steps to reduce the damage and
I’ve had an interesting week perusing the various survivalist/preparedness websites this week. The overall tone of many of the forums and blogs that I’ve read his week verge on the panic stricken, with the exception of the feudal lord wanna-bes, who are
When the power goes out thee are many things we will miss. Computers, television, refrigerators & stoves will all be useless. We can do without the electronic stuff and camping stoves will fit the bill for cooking. Your fridge will keep things
There are a few essentials that everyone should keep in their car. Having a minimum of supplies can mean the difference between getting off the freeway at the next exit to get to a service station and sitting for hours by the
I have spent the better part of the last two months trying to help you all understand the importance of preparing for the “what if”. Well, today, let’s take a look at prepping for the “when”. Ben Franklin once said that in
As summer approaches, so does the risk of tornadoes. There is no sure fire way to predict when and where a tornado may strike, but there are some signs that can warn us that they are possible. First off, keep an eye
How many of us think that when the lights go out, our kids will be deprived of television, video games & the internet? Not a bad thing you might say. But let’s face it, when the kids get a bit older, say
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