by Kylene | Apr 16, 2019 | Communication, Disaster Psychology, Family ER Plan, Preparedness
Jonathan and I are quite blessed to have a partner with whom we are united in our self-reliance and preparedness efforts. Our readers frequently remind us that not everyone is so lucky. Whether you are single or married, sometimes you may find that you are prepping... read more
by Kylene | Mar 13, 2019 | Communication, Evacuation/Shelter, Family ER Plan, Preparedness
It can be challenging to put your life back together again after a hurricane, flood, earthquake, wildfire or other disasters. Family members often struggle to piece together financial and legal affairs when a family member dies unexpectedly. The experts agree that it... read more
by Kylene | Mar 8, 2019 | Communication, Disaster Psychology, Evacuation/Shelter, Family ER Plan, Food Storage, Preparedness, Risk, Security
We do not all face the same risk of disasters. Your location determines many of the risk factors that you may face when it comes to natural disasters and other threats to your safety and well-being. Other risks are universally faced by the entire population.... read more
by Kylene | Dec 19, 2018 | Evacuation/Shelter, Family ER Plan, Preparedness
Daily life is full of mini disasters that might be easily remedied with a little advance planning. It is not always a huge natural disaster that may rock your world. Sometimes it might be just a flat tire in bad weather or a child with a nasty cut at the playground,... read more
by Kylene | Feb 17, 2018 | Family ER Plan, Preparedness
Kids face a variety of “mini disasters” every day as they walk out the door to face the world. Without warning, they may be confronted by dangerous people and situations. Our job, as adults, is to create resilience in them so that no matter what life throws... read more
by Kylene | Aug 1, 2017 | Disaster Psychology, Family ER Plan, Home Production, Preparedness, Risk
Are you missing the critical link to your survival after a disaster? A strong community may play the determining factor in how well you come out of the challenges that lie in the future. Every good emergency plan should include a network of individuals who, as a... read more
by Kylene | Jan 13, 2015 | Communication, Family ER Plan, Preparedness, Security
Five minutes is such a short amount of time. What will your life be like 5 minutes from now? On December 14, 2012 at 9:35 in the morning, children at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut were busy learning to read, write and solve simple math... read more
by Kylene | Jan 1, 2015 | Family ER Plan, Preparedness
A few nights ago Jonathan and I were in bed when we heard a weird noise and shaking. We both questioned each other about the noise and movement. He quickly responded that it was an earthquake. Having grown up in California and living through a couple of big... read more
by Kylene | Dec 9, 2014 | Family ER Plan, Preparedness, Water
I was honored to be a guest expert on Debbye Cannon’s 20/20 Preparedness Show this morning. Debbye was a delightful host and we discussed some great ideas about emergency lighting and other preparedness topics. You can listen to the interview on her site by... read more
by Kylene | Nov 12, 2014 | Evacuation/Shelter, Family ER Plan, Preparedness
We were invited to tour a Red Cross Emergency Shelter that was set up during a mock disaster in our area. Jonathan and I participated in a class taught by Red Cross staff explaining the details of shelter operations. I came away with a burning desire to do everything... read more
by Kylene | Oct 14, 2014 | Family ER Plan, Food Storage, Medical Prepping, Reference Library
The news is full of reports about the growing threat of an Ebola outbreak. It is time to check your preparations and ensure that everything is in order. How do you prepare for an Ebola pandemic? Ebola has a very high mortality rate. Your best chance of surviving an... read more
by Kylene | Jun 25, 2014 | Family ER Plan, Food Storage, Home Production, Preparedness
Jonathan and I had always been good about keeping our pantry well-stocked and growing a token hobby garden every year. But as our family grew, so did our concern about being able to provide for our children in a world of growing concerns. It seemed that there were... read more
