Posts Tagged “Prepare”
The harshness of the winter the country is experiencing emphasizes the importance of making sure that your vehicle is prepared for cold and inclement weather. There are two aspects of vehicle preparedness during the winter months: Maintaining your vehicle to reduce the risk of an accident, breakdown, or other problems; and having the right equipment…
Hurricane season begins May 15 in the Pacific and June 1 in the Atlantic. Here are some things you should know about Hurricanes. Create an emergency communication plan with your family before a hurricane. Have emergency supplies in place at home, at work, and in the car. Check your insurance coverage, damages caused by flooding…
Cyber Attack Often times, we may not realize that our actions online might put us, our families, and even our country at risk. Learning about the dangers online and taking action to protect ourselves is the first step in making the Internet a safer place for everyone. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility and we…
To prepare for a winter storm you should do the following: Before winter approaches, add the following supplies to your emergency kit: Rock salt or more environmentally safe products to melt ice on walkways. Sand to improve traction. Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment. Sufficient heating fuel. You may become isolated in your…
How to Prepare for Winter Storms and Extreme Cold Winter storms can range from moderate snow over a few hours to blizzards with blinding, wind-driven snow that can last for several days. Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerous low temperatures, strong winds, ice, sleet, and freezing rain. Winter storms can knock out…
Video above prepared by the State of Utah and discusses the results of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake along northern Utah’s Wasatch Front. 10 Ways to Prepare for an Earthquake Earthquakes are among the most common natural disasters. Many large cities around the world are in active earthquake zones. Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tokyo, Manila,…
Flooding is America’s #1 Natural Disaster According to the U.S. government everyone lives in a flood zone and consumers must prepare for a flooding no matter where they live. The Northeast and Gulf Coast regions are affected by hurricanes or tropical storms from May to November or as a result of Nor’easter storms ….