disaster: What to Do During a Disaster: A Quick and Dirty Guide
- 07/16/21 08:58 AM
It’s hurricane season. Do you think you are prepared for a disaster? Most of us are not, of course, yet around two-thirds of us live in a place where we are at a moderate to high risk of experiencing one. Here are a few things you should do to start prepping: First, Have Some Awareness The first thing you should do is think about where you live. What type of disasters might occur? Of course, any of us are at risk of a home fire, but what about other disasters? You probably don’t have to worry too much about a hurricane if you … (2 comments)
disaster: Quick and Dirty Disaster Prep Guide
- 01/08/20 08:01 AM
How prepared are you for a disaster? Most of us are not prepared, at all, yet two-thirds of us live in an area where we are at a moderate to very high risk of experiencing a natural disaster. Here are a few things you should do, today, to start preparing for a “just in case” situation: Be Aware Think about your home and where you live. What disasters are likely to occur? Fire, of course, could happen to any of us, and statistics show that there is a 25% chance that you will experience a major fire in your lifetime. Fires are not … (46 comments)
disaster: Basics on How to prepare for a Disaster
- 12/16/15 09:59 PM
Situations that could put your routine or an entire city on hold include: Tornado Hurricane Flood Blizzard Power outage Contagious illness Your house should already be equipped with supplies for staying inside the house for at least a week, but ideally for two weeks. Keep a newer pair of walking footwear stored—to be used during a disaster (you may have to do a lot of walking). You never know. Prepare a first aid kit. Have a box just for flashlights, battery operated lights, extra batteries and a battery radio. Put a battery tester in their too. A Sterno Stove will warm … (4 comments)
disaster: Top 7 Tips to Business Continuity In a Disaster
- 04/25/12 02:41 PM
Whether it is a natural disaster, manmade disaster, terrorist attack or Murphy’s law wreaking havoc on your business, having an emergency plan of action is an absolute necessity to ensure business continuity and keep the organization running. The Better Business Bureau has compiled basic tips to ensuring business continuity. Don’t be caught off guard. Consider the different types of disasters—fire, flood, tornado, etc.—that can occur and how your business would respond differently to being displaced for a week, a month, or longer. Know your surroundings. Determine alternate locations for your business to operate if you are displaced from your current building. … (1 comments)
It’s hurricane season. Do you think you are prepared for a disaster? Most of us are not, of course, yet around two-thirds of us live in a place where we are at a moderate to high risk of experiencing one. Here are a few things you should do to start prepping:
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