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Pet Preparedness

Pets can be considered part of the family. Make sure that you have a workable plan in place to take care of your pets in the event of an emergency. There are a lot of things that you can do ahead of time to ensure your pet’s safety, survival and comfort through most emergencies. In the event that you have to evacuate, you may not be able to take your pet with you. Most emergency shelters will not take pets for a number of reasons. Service animals are the exception. So, it is important to be able to do what … Continue reading →

Emergency Preparedness for Your Home Based Business

As Hurricane Irene continues on its path towards the Northeastern United States, everyone in its path is preparing themselves for the effects of the storm. Although Irene is likely to weaken and become a tropical storm before it reaches central Vermont where I live, most people have been taking precautions to secure their homes and acquire emergency supplies. The most likely effects that we will encounter here in the Green Mountain State are flooding in low-lying areas and very high winds that can knock down trees and power lines. At my house, we prepared by bringing all loose items from … Continue reading →

Preparedness Principles – Barbara Salsbury

You say food storage, I feel helpless. We’ve done a lot to forward our storage. My husband has buckets of grains stored in our shed, and I’ve been working on collecting various odds and ends and I even have put them into some sort of menu and I made a chart with all their expiration dates. That sounds pretty good, but I know I have so much further to go. Fuel, light, extra shoes—whenever I start to think about all that remains to be done, I want to cry. But now I have a guide to step me through it. … Continue reading →

Staying Safe During Hurricane Sandy

The wind is howling outside, the rain is pouring down in sheets, trees are whipping around, and during this brief time when the power has been restored, I wanted to reach out to everyone who may be in the path of this “Frankenstorm,” as it is being called. We too are in its path, and have prepared as well as we could. Whether you have to evacuate or shelter in place, it is important to keep your health and safety in mind. I’ve witnessed some who prioritize comfort and entertainment over health and safety, and this is never a good … Continue reading →

Firefighter Teaches How to Rescue People With Autism

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A firefighter who is the father of a son who has autism is teaching other firefighters about how to identify someone who has autism. He is also teaching them how to best help a person who has autism in an emergency situation. He points out that people with autism may react in unexpected ways. Many children learn about fire safety while they are at school. They participate in fire drills, and learn about why it is important to make sure that everyone leaves the building quickly, and in an orderly fashion. For many kids, this is the first time that … Continue reading →

State-By-State Insurance Help for Your Kids

Do your children have health insurance? They need to if they do not. A single parent is working so hard to make ends meet on one income, but going without health insurance for yourself or kids is not a choice. One devastating illness can set you back financially for many years down the road. One family that I know of did not have health insurance when their first child was born and they were still paying this off when the child was 9 years old. You do not want to fall victim to financial ruin because you did not part … Continue reading →

Sharing the Load

One of the worst things about being a single parent is trying to do everything yourself. If you are fortunate enough to have someone help you, say an ex-husband or an ex-wife or good ole Mom, that is wonderful. For those of you who get by on a wing and a prayer, two hours of sleep, or cancelling a doctor’s appointment for yourself that is long overdue just because there are no other choices, I feel your pain and know it well. This burden of stress can only go on so long before it takes its toll on you. Something … Continue reading →

What is in Your First Aid Kit?

A better first question would be — do you HAVE a first aid kit? I hope you do. In an emergency, a first aid kit is an extremely handy thing to have. In fact, the Red Cross suggests keeping a first aid kit in your home and another in your car. They also suggest knowing where your first aid kit is at work and keeping one in the dorm. There are lots of first aid kits available for sale. Mine came from Costco. You can pick one up at your local pharmacy, or even order one from the Red Cross … Continue reading →

Teach Your Kids How To Talk To Strangers

As parents we spend time talking to our kids about not talking to strangers. We also talk to our kids about what to do if they get separated from us while we are out in public. Most of us tell them that they are to approach someone and ask for help. Many of us tell them to approach a woman since women are more likely to become emotionally invested in helping your child and are less likely to be sexual predators. Unfortunately some kids may be unable to approach a stranger and ask for help when they need it most. … Continue reading →

Trick or Treat For UNICEF

For many kids Halloween is about getting. Getting a new costume and of course getting gobs of candy. But this is also a good time to teach your kids about giving. Giving to other kids. Trick- or- Treat for UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) is a program that does just that. UNICEF works in over a hundred countries providing health care, clean water, nutrition and education to families and their children. By being a part of this fundraiser, kids can help other kids all over the world. Interested in creating your own fundraiser? There are many ways to participate including, … Continue reading →