The first snows of the season are happening around the country. As temperatures continue to lower and winter weather arrives, roads are getting slicker, and driving requires more attention. With snowstorms or winter storms becoming more frequent, reviewing the best practices for driving in snowy...
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Emergency and disaster management jobs are crucial to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters and emergency situations. There are many jobs in this field, and each one plays a different role in mitigating the effects of hazardous situations. This article will provide an overv...
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Shopping for preppers is challenging because the typical flower-scented lotions and fuzzy socks won’t suffice. Instead, it’s better to get them something useful (think: items for a survival kit and emergency equipment). The holiday season is quickly approaching, so it’s time to start exploring g...
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Earth is powerful. Natural disasters constantly occur around the world, all the time. Some can be deadly and cause destruction that takes years to rebuild, while others are so unnoticeable that we’re unaware when they occur. For example, earthquakes with a magnitude of less than two happen seve...
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Natural hazards like hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornadoes often come to mind when we think of disasters. However, some of the deadliest disasters have been man-made. Events like oil spills, nuclear explosions, and gas leaks have led to mass destruction, contamination, and casualties worldwide....
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There are those days, weeks and sometimes even months when we just don’t feel motivated. This is especially true for preparedness. Whether you feel like you are just going through the motions each day or you’ve been trying to find enthusiasm for preparedness, we are here to help you regain the en...
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