It’s Hurricane Season: Are You Ready?
It’s that time of year again—the 2017 hurricane season officially kicked off on June 1st and there have already been several tropical disturbances to date. It’s always a good idea to review your emergency plan with your family and make sure you have a disaster supply kit with up-to-date non-perishables and other necessities on hand. […]
Preparing for (Natural) Disaster
With record rainfall bringing devastating flooding to Louisiana, and the memory of South Carolina’s similar flood event still fresh in our memories, the ability of natural disasters to wreak havoc is without question. Taking the time to prepare for the worst could help save your life or property. Ready.gov has a helpful flood guide with […]
Emergency Planning with the Elderly In Mind
With the busiest stretch of hurricane season ahead of us, it’s time to re-check your emergency kits and review your evacuation plans. If you are an older American or caring for an elderly loved one, your emergency preparedness plan should take additional things into consideration to keep everyone safe. There are a number of situations […]
