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Hurricane Season: Are You Prepared with Enough Food and Drinking Water?

by Nancy Gal
June 7, 2019

We have experienced firsthand the severity of hurricanes and how they can interrupt access to food, drinking water and electricity for days, if not longer. Now is the time to make sure you have a plentiful supply of drinking water and food ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Emergency Food Supply, Emergency Water Supply, Hurricane Michael, Hurricane Preparedness

Storm Strategies for Individuals with Distinct Needs

by Lynda Spence
June 5, 2018

Most people have the same basic preparedness needs as everyone else; however, some individuals have special needs that go beyond the basics. This blog was written for those who have age- or health-related disabilities, yet are able to independently ... READ MORE

Category: , Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Disabilities, Hurricane Michael, Hurricane Preparedness, Medical Concerns, Service Animals, Shelters, Special Needs, Storm Preparedness, Storm Strategies, Storms, Therapy Pets, Unique Needs

Tips for Storm Preparedness

by Lynda Spence
May 31, 2018

1. DO YOUR RESEARCH: The Florida Emergency Preparedness Guide can be found at http://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/emergency-preparedness-and-response/_documents/prepareguide-eng.pdf and The Essential Guide to Hurricane Preparedness ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: ATM, Disaster, Emergency, Food Supply, Fuel, Gas Tank, Hurricane, Hurricane Michael, Safe Room, Safety, Water Supply

Do You Have an Emergency Supply of Drinking Water?

by Nancy Gal
June 22, 0201

An adequate supply of clean drinking water is an absolute priority during any emergency. A normally active person needs at least one gallon of drinking water daily. That would include about two quarts for drinking and the remainder for ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Boil Water, Daily Water Needs, Disinfection, Emergency Water Supply, Hurricane Michael, Safe Water Supply, Storing Emergency Water, Water Supply

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