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Power Outages – What to Do When the Lights Go Out
Power failures are hardly a rare occurrence and no one takes them too seriously, or at least most people don’t until they’re in a bad one. In 2003 while I was with my son and his friend in Darien Lake, a massive power outage hit most of the north eastern United States and Ontario. Two days later when we returned to Toronto, the lights were still out and millions of people had a real taste of how dysfunctional a city can become when the power goes off. Lucky for us it was summer. But naturally they happen in the winter too and unless you’ve given it some thought, it’s difficult to say for sure what you’re going to do the next time the lights go out.
Understanding Ballistic LevelsDo not be confused when buying bulletproof clothing. Understand the simplicity of ballistic levels.
When the Power Grid Shuts Down – Why You Should Care to Prepare For Disasters & EmergenciesAs our planet continues to change, most reputable scholars agree we can expect wild and unpredictable variations in weather, with extreme amplifications in weather events, such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires and more. The question that we all should be asking ourselves is simple: are we prepared?
I recently glanced at an commentary that essentially stated there were over 250 million people that are affected by disaster every year. These figures are unquestionably believable and I have no doubt in my mind that they are accurate. The same article proceeded to say that in order to preserve the safety and readiness of your family you should be amassing what is referred to as Ready food Kits.
Shipping Rates of Survival SuppliesWhile aimlessly drifting from one survival store to the other on the internet recently I noticed that numerous people had been complaining about the venders cost of shipping survival related items. I too have experienced this dilemma predominantly with e-bay stores. It never stops astounding me how many people can turn out to be extremely ravenous during periods when they should feel most generous. These people ought to be delighted that in this economically strapped economy we are purchasing our items from them. You can go to e-bay and search for any survival associated item and immediately see a vast assortment of prices for that item.
3 Ways to Purchase the Wrong Emergency Power GeneratorThe sole purpose of having an emergency power generator is to be able to have back up power when you need it. That last thing on earth anyone wants to experience is a power outage, grab his or her generator and it won’t start. Or, it runs sporadically. If this unfortunate mishap occurs during the winter, this could wreak havoc on so many levels. How does a homeowner or business owner end up in this unfortunate predicament? They make one or more of these three mistakes when purchasing their emergency power generator.
Personal Safety and Security in a Natural DisasterWhen a natural disaster strikes, chaos naturally follows. We’d all like to think that the good in humans come out then. But altruism does not always rule the day and that is simply human nature.
When search and rescue is needed it is often the first responders who make the biggest impact. They are the hottest on the trail, so to speak, and having the right search and rescue supplies and tools can make all the difference in their endeavors. Community Emergency Response Team (or CERT) members are often the first people out in the field to begin the search and rescue.
CPR – How You Can Save a LifeAccidents and accidents can affect all of us. Be prepared for a medical emergency through CPR training. It just may be a loved one that needs your help!
7 Things That Will Cause Your Emergency Power Generator to Fail When You Need it MostOwning an emergency power generator can be a godsend when the power goes. It can also become the object of overwhelming disappointment and frustration if it fails to operate when you need it most. Unfortunately, there are emergency power generator horror stories. These are incidents in which the situation required immediate back up power but the generator failed to operate as required.