MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ — With potential severe weather, including ice and snowy conditions expected in West Tennessee, Verizon Wireless is encouraging drivers to remember emergency preparation and wireless safety. Drivers should use hands-free devices or stay off cell phones while driving, particularly in rainy, snowy or icy weather when roads can be slick [...]
Over the past weekend I came down with a very nasty infection the effected my kidneys. It has been 4 days since I started the antibiotics and I am still not 100%. More like a sore 70%, here is the kicker i’m 33 and kidney infections are pretty rare at my age. So how did [...]
FEMA produces a free emergency preparedness manual called, “Are You Ready?” that can either be downloaded here, or you can call FEMA at 1 (800) 480-2520 and order a free hard copy. It is a great resource, and I highly recommend getting it.
Tornadoes are the most violent storm, and every state is at some risk for tornadoes, however most tornadoes occur east of the Rocky Mountains. I personally have had the pleasure of a tornado passing by when I lived in Omaha. Though I found the greenish skies and large balls of hail interesting, I don’t care [...]
Floods are one of the most common hazards in the US. Whether it is a slow developing flood or a flash flood, they can all do damage.
Here are some facts about driving through flood waters:
6 inches of water will reach the bottom of most cars.
1 foot of water will cause most cars to float.
2 feet [...]
There are several things that make a Better To Be Ready Store Owner a Better To Be Ready Store Owner.
A Better To Be Ready Store Owner is a member of his or her community that is actively helping the other members to be prepared for whatever challenges they may face.
A Better To Be Ready Store [...]
Heat and smoke from a fire can be more dangerous than the actual flames. Fire produces gases that are poisonous and make you dizzy and sleepy. So if you are sleeping when a fire starts, it can actually put you into a deeper sleep.
Tips:
Make sure that you have smoke alarms and that they are working.
Make [...]
Better To Be Ready began as its founders saw the result of poor preparation after Hurricane Katrina destroyed the Gulf Coast. They began researching the emergency preparedness industry, to see if something could be done to more effectively help people be ready for any type of calamity. What they found was that the industry wasn’t [...]
Water is the most important item when it comes to survival, yet most of the time we just think about food. The problem is that most of the time we need water to make the food that is in our food storage. We should all have a plan for water storage, nearby water sources, and [...]
It is Better To Be Ready.
Why is it Better To Be Ready?
Well, for me Hurricane Katrina was the kicker.
I had always been taught that I should be prepared for whatever comes my way. In Boy Scouts, I had learned to start a fire (a favorite activity for scouts), set up a tent, build a shelter [...]