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Recent Be Prepared Blog PostsSecondary Source of Heat: Emergency Heatby Mary Ann Romans11 Jan 2012 07:41 AM According to a recent survey sponsored by a home generator manufacturer (of course), almost half of all Americans are in jeopardy because they live in an area with extreme winter weather yet do not have a secondary heat source. Bath Safetyby Mary Ann Romans08 Jan 2012 02:14 PM There are so many accidents that occur in the bath, so it makes sense to prepare your home in such a way as to avoid these accidents, which in some cases can be really tragic. Homesteading Skills to Learn Nowby Mary Ann Romans31 Dec 2011 06:03 AM There is currently a movement toward homesteading, in which families go back to learning and practicing the practical skills that our ancestors knew. Be Prepared for a Flu Pandemicby Mary Ann Romans29 Dec 2011 08:59 AM The 2009 appearance of H1N1, or Swine Flu, reminded us all of the real possibility of a devastating flu pandemic in our lifetimes. Because of this, it is good to be prepared. Be Prepared for Frostby Mary Ann Romans21 Dec 2011 10:13 AM Winter is definitely underway, which means that you need to be prepared for frost, both for your family and for your home. Even if the cold weather has hit your area, you can still be proactive. It is never to late to be prepared. Prepare Your Pipes Frozen pipes are not good thing. Applying for Energy Assistanceby Mary Ann Romans20 Dec 2011 03:27 PM There are many programs out there that can help you if you need energy assistance. Some of these programs are state or local government funded, some are privately funded, and some are funded by energy companies. Create a Home Inventoryby Mary Ann Romans17 Dec 2011 03:23 PM In the event of a disaster, you may wind up losing your belongings, from a few items lost to flooding in the basement, to an entire household full of stuff. That is why it is important to create an inventory of your things , so you can have a record of anything you might lose. The Importance of Cash in an Emergency Kitby Mary Ann Romans14 Dec 2011 01:48 PM Why do you need cash in your emergency kit, and how much should you have available? Where should that cash be stored? These are all questions that should be answered if you want to be prepared. How Many Towels and Blankets Do You Need in Your Emergency Kit?by Mary Ann Romans13 Dec 2011 06:06 AM While we often talk a lot about the amount of food and water that we need to have in an emergency kit, there often aren't a lot of guidelines around other items, such as linen, blankets, towels, etc. How to Pick an Emergency Contactby Mary Ann Romans11 Dec 2011 02:13 PM Designating an emergency contact is a very important part in the plan to disaster proof your home and your family. This step can take as little as five minutes, although it is easy to overlook, and most people ignore it. Here is what you need to know in order to pick an emergency contact. |
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