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The 11 Most Important Items Every CERT Member Needs in Their CERT Kit
By William Tonkin · 8 years ago
A CERT team is a team put together in a community that assists law enforcement and emergency crews during a disaster. CERT teams are often called to help in the event of fires, floods, and ...
Get Ready for Winter Mayhem!
By William Tonkin · 8 years ago
Severe storms are making it more and more relevant for survival kits and emergency preparedness plans.Texas and several other states have seen more than their share of disasters this month. These storms rushed across five ...
Are You Prepared for Emergency Survival Following a Solar Storm?
By William Tonkin · 13 years ago
Solar Storms are coming, Emergency Survival knowledge, and Preparedness are key. You may be asking questions like, "Exactly what is a solar storm, and how can it affect me and my family?" "What emergency survival ...
Automobile Emergency Kit, Winter Travel Life Saver or Waste of Money?
By William Tonkin · 13 years ago
Most of us have experienced a flat tire, engine trouble, dead battery, or maybe even an accident. As untimely, and troublesome as these events can be, they are usually manageable. Can you image trying to ...
Can an Emergency Preparedness Kit Save Your Family from Disaster?
By Will Tonkin · 14 years ago
We have all heard and seen how devastating earthquakes, hurricanes, and other disasters can be, but do most people realize the full impact of these events? I believe the answer is no. Do you think ...