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Survival Information: How to treat water so it’s safe to use
Thursday, July 24, 2008 (50 reads)


If you do happen to find yourself in an emergency situation with no available drinking water, here are a few simple tips to help treat the water you do have access to. If you are in doubt of the quality of any water source, it is best to treat it first using these methods.



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Preparing For a Hurricane - Yes, It's That Time Again!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 (45 reads)


While all natural disasters can be frightening, one of the most common is a hurricane. A hurricane is a severe tropical cyclone. One of the most recent and deadliest hurricanes to strike in American history includes Hurricane Katrina back in 2005. Hurricane Katrina caused severe destruction and devastated all those in it's path.



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Looking Back on Florida’s Hurricane History
Thursday, May 22, 2008 (272 reads)


As Hurricane season approaches, June 1st to November 30th, we take a look back at Florida’s history of hurricanes. As one of the most hurricane-prone states in the U.S., Florida has experienced it’s share of stormy weather and has become well acquainted with flooded roads and damaged property, courtesy of Mother Nature’s wrath.



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Prepare for Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Thursday, May 15, 2008 (77 reads)


Avian Influenza is an infection caused by the bird flu virus.
Although Avian Influenza is an infection typically affecting birds, infections can also occur in humans. This factor makes it important to educate yourself and be aware in an attempt to decrease your risk of contracting it. The virus has been contracted by at least 340 humans and more than 200 have died from it across the span of three continents. Virus infection usually occurs from direct, close contact with sick or dead infected poultry. 


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Step Up and Survive
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 (151 reads)


We all worry about how we would survive if the unthinkable were to happen. Where would we get all the survival gear, survival food and emergency information we need? The nightmare morphs into reality when there are small children to care for. Many parents try to shut out those horrific thoughts.  What can they do to prepare without having to spend many hundreds of dollars and give up valuable storage space. Fortunately there is such a source.  It is as convenient as entering the Survival Gear Source.



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Children and Disaster
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 (133 reads)


Disasters can leave children feeling frightened, confused, and insecure. Whether a child has personally experienced trauma, has merely seen the event on television, or has heard it discussed by adults, it is important for parents and teachers to be informed and ready to help if reactions to stress begin to occur.



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Winter Storm Information
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 (147 reads)


Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize an entire region. Even areas that normally experience mild winters can be hit with a major snowstorm or extreme cold. The impacts include flooding, storm surge, closed highways, blocked roads, downed power lines and hypothermia. You can protect yourself and your household from the many hazards of winter by planning ahead.



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Before, During and After a Terror Attack
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 (167 reads)


Learn about the nature of terrorism.

Learn about the different types of terrorist weapons including explosives, kidnappings, hijackings, arson, and shootings.

Prepare to deal with a terrorist incident by adapting many of the same techniques used to prepare for other crises.



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