Category: preparedness
Teachable Moments – Courtesy of The Walking Dead on AMC
By Maggie Silver If you’ve been following our blog, you’ve probably figured out we’re big fans of zombies. While we know zombies are fictional, they tie in so well with another topic we’re deeply invested in, emergency preparedness, that it seems like a perfect match for us! Being true zombie fans, we love The Walking Read More >
Posted on by 44 CommentsNew Year’s Resolution: Be Ready
We all make resolutions for the New Year, lose weight, read more, learn a new skill. Well this year why not make one of your resolutions to be ready? 2011 was full of devastating emergencies, from the Mississippi River flooding to the more than 343 tornados that tore through the Southeast. Just a few simple steps can Read More >
Posted on by 11 CommentsTop 7 Disaster Songs Countdown
By Regina Quadir Most artists may not have had preparedness in mind, but these top 7 title tracks remind us of some events that we should always be prepared for. Check out our top 7 disaster tracks: Read More >
Posted on by 46 CommentsAre You Prepared? Video Contest Winners
September was National Preparedness month and CDC asked, “Are You Prepared?” Emergencies affect thousands of people every year. They can include earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, severe heat, and disease outbreaks, just to name a few. Although emergencies are ever-present, many people are not prepared to deal with them. Even though local, state, and federal governments will Read More >
Posted on by 9 CommentsQ & A with Max Brooks
Apparently I hit a chord with my readers this May when I posted “Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse.” The initial response was overwhelming, with people of all ages and all walks of life writing and calling to say how much they enjoyed reading the blog and how they were getting prepared for any emergency, whether it Read More >
Posted on by 18 CommentsA Time to Remember
By Captain Tracee Treadwell Ten years ago, the September 11th tragedies devastated our country and forever changed our lives. On this anniversary, we remember those we lost, as well as those who worked tirelessly and courageously during the response efforts. I had the honor of working with these heroic individuals near Ground Zero. Although a Read More >
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