Building a Resilient Life, One Layer at a Time Life has a way of throwing the unexpected at us, whether it’s a snowstorm that knocks out power for days, a sudden job loss, or something as dramatic as a pandemic or civil unrest. The worst thing you can do is panic. That’s the whole point…
Everyone is impacted during an emergency, but children are particularly vulnerable, not only due to physical risks but also because they often lack the knowledge to respond safely and appropriately to an emergency. It’s important to give your children the knowledge and skills they need to understand and respond confidently and safely when a crisis…
Every year there are more than 385,000 house fires resulting in over 14,000 injuries and 2600 deaths. Over 500 of those deaths are children 14 years and younger. October is National Fire Prevention Month Of course fire safety and prevention are important all year round, but October is a good time to evaluate: What your…
Isn’t techonology great? We can store almost anything under the sun on these computers and they’re all just a mouse click away. But what happens when a power outage, an EMP, a data breach or a major computer failure (like the Cloudstrike meltdown in July 2024) means all of that precious information is unavailable or…
Whether you want to light birthday candles or start a fire, matches are an important item to have on hand, especially during an emergency. Matches are considered by many to be one of the top ten most important things to stockpile in case of a wide-spread disaster. And since they are relatively inexpensive, they’re a…
Planning is Important During an emergency, your first priority is to ensure the safety of your family and your ability to weather the storm. That is why every emergency plan starts with your family plan: what emergencies you want to prepare for and how you will respond to each. But there is a second priority…