Just like packing for vacation, we tend to pack for everything that could possibly happen while we are gone and that usually includes over-packing and forgetting essential items. This goes hand in hand with prepping also. Here are 10 common prepping mistakes to avoid while preparing you and your family:
Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms and can appear at the drop of a hat. They appear as rotating funnel clouds and their winds can reach up to 300 miles per hour and can travel for quite some time, damaging everything in their paths. With tornado season upon us, it’s important to know the steps that you and your family should take to be prepared before, during, and after a tornado.
This winter, for most, has been a winter of highs and lows; and we mean that quite literally. The temperature has been all over the place for a majority of the United States and it’s never too late to get yourself and your family prepared for the next wave of cold air.
Disasters can be one of the most stressful situations to be involved in, but training yourself to not only pack your belongings and your family but also packing your patience for the long road ahead can make this dark cloud of disaster seem a little bit brighter. Emergency preparedness doesn’t just include having your supplies and plan together, it also includes having a healthy (and prepared) mental state.
In the U.S. in 2016, we had a number of major disasters, natural disasters, and emergency situations come up as a nation. According to FEMA, we’ve had everything from severe storms & flooding, to hurricanes, to tornadoes, to landslides/mudslides, to winter storms and blizzards. So how can you prepare for these emergencies and keep your family safe?
Fukushima tsunami warning lifted after strong quake hits Japan. A tsunami warning was issued for waves up to three metres has been issued after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan. People were being warned to evacuate low-lying areas and Tokyo Electric Power Co was checking its nuclear plants for any damage.
One night you suddenly see a drone hovering next to a window of your home. Outraged, you shoot it down. Somebody calls the police because they heard a firearm discharged, and ten minutes later you hear a knock on your door.
So many people ask, “Why should I go vote? Does my vote even matter?” And the answer is a resounding YES!
It should go without saying that there is a LOT of attention and weight on the upcoming election. I ran across the following article, and personally took action ahead of time, based on the information he shared, in anticipation of certain events. However, if you don’t have the extra cash sitting aside right now I strongly suggest you take the actions in the following article by James Wesley Rawles. Of course, this doesn’t serve as legal advice, and we suggest you consult your attorney before taking any actions.
This is the DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 8 P.M., Saturday, October 13th, 2016. Condition code is Yellow. DEFCON 3.