What To Put In Emergency Preparedness Kits

Emergency Preparedness KitsIn a crisis like the Haiti earthquake in 2010, or even the Japanese tsunami last year, emergency preparedness kits can mean the difference between life or death.  It's that simple.  The hours, days, and weeks following a disaster can be some of the most critical for rescuing people stuck in trapped buildings or suffering from injuries.  Emergency preparedness survival planning will mean that you can be one of those offering help to others, rather than one of those in need of help. Continue reading

Everything You Need To Know About Emergency Preparedness Training

Emergency Preparedness Training

Believe it or not, emergency preparedness training has become big business for colleges and universities, as well as entire government agencies dedicated to the cause. The University of Washington even offers an online degree in Disaster Management in which the graduate will learn how the infrastructure that we take for granted is affected by disasters, and how to plan so that vulnerabilities in those systems are minimized. Continue reading