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Lightning Safety and Early Detection

Lightning safety should begin before the lightning arrives. Lightning detectors give an early warning so action can be taken while there is still time. And they are inexpensive.

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Would You Recognize the Symptoms of Hypothermia in Time to Save a Life?

If you've ever dithered, teeth chattering with the cold, you've been in the onset of mild hypothermia. If it went beyond that would you know the treatment for hypothermia?

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Drowning Does Not Look Like it Does in the Movies

Movie scenes have conditioned us to expect arms waving and yells. Parents have watched their children drowning a few feet away without realizing what was happening.

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How to Do the Kiss of Life

They are unconscious, not breathing and without a pulse. Would you know how to perform CPR? A qualified First Aider demonstrates.

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Tips for Keeping Your House Warm

Outside temperatures are plummeting! How can you keep your house warm? Drafts, cold floors, freezing pipes? Here are some tips from snow country...

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First Aid: Would you Know What to Do?

A medical emergency could happen at any moment. The question is whether you have the knowledge to save lives. We should all have that.

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The Health Consequences of Disasters

The consequences of disasters can be extensive, and this depends on the location and type of event.

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How to Stay Cool in a Heat Wave

Tips and Ideas to help you stay cool during a heat wave, even if you don't have an air conditioner

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Keep Your Family Safe with These Emergency Gadgets

Are you prepared for any type of disaster? Go over this list of emergency gadgets and complete what’s missing in your kit. Keep your family safe and secure.

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Our Kitchen Destroyed By A Grease Fire - Lessons Learned

Last Night, Our Kitchen Went Up In Flames Because We Forgot To Turn Off The Burner...

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Talk to your Family About Organ Donation

It's a morbid subject, which no-one really wants to discuss much. But it's a question which will gain vital importance after your death.

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Best Emergency Radio

To keep you and your family safe, you need the best emergency radio to alert you to bad weather conditions before it's too late.

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7 Steps to Developing a Family Disaster Plan

Developing a family disaster plan is easy once we put our mind to it and follow these 7 steps…

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Our Emergency Preparedness Plan Should Include Survival Food and Potable Water

Do not wait until after a natural disaster, thunderstorm or tornado to strike before you make a plan. Follow these easy steps to an emergency preparedness plan that includes...

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Emergency Preparedness Disaster Recovery Plan

Be prepared, ready to respond, recover and mitigate emergencies with a disaster recovery plan.

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How to Stockpile Emergency Food Supplies

Being prepared for emergencies allows you to enjoy daily life while knowing you are ready if something goes wrong.