Discover the Story Behind Carmel’s Journey to Preparedness and Resilience I am honored to be featured in this article highlighting the incredible work of Carmel Prepares! https://ci.carmel.ca.us/carmel-prepares It’s a testament to the power of community and collaboration. Inspired by the trailblazers at Bainbridge Prepares, we’re dedicated to building resilience through disaster preparedness, community response, and …
A Journey of Preparedness As a country girl at heart, there’s nothing that brings me more joy than slipping into my boots, donning my blue jeans, and sitting up against a fire in the fireplace warming my back. I love to share stories with family and friends while relishing every moment. But amidst the …
A Route to Car Travel Preparedness With the holidays just around the corner, you might have travel plans that will take you on the road. Much like a journey abroad, setting out on a holiday road trip during this special season demands careful planning, and unwavering preparedness. Every year, we witness stories on the news …
The Essence of National Preparedness Month: Why It Matters As September winds to a close, National Preparedness Month concludes, leaving us with more than just checklists and emergency plans. It leaves us with an awareness of something profound, our vulnerability and desire for security. National Preparedness Month often conjures images of meticulously organized disaster kits, …
A Guide to Traveling Abroad – Summer Adventure Awaits! Traveling to another country is an exhilarating experience, filled with new sights, sounds, and flavors. It’s an opportunity to immerse ourselves in different cultures, broaden our horizons, and create lifelong memories. While the excitement of exploring foreign lands is undeniable, it’s essential to remember the importance …
Wildfire Preparedness: Keeping you and your home safe Wildfires are a destructive force of nature that can cause immense harm to people, property, animals, and the environment. As the summer months approach, it’s important to prepare for wildfires and take the necessary steps to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Preparing for wildfire season …
Prepare for a storm – NOW! While it is wonderful that California is seeing the rain that we need, it is so important to prepare ahead of time for the storms ahead of us. Wind, rain and potential flooding have all the trappings of life-threatening dangers. Let’s start the new year off with safety in …
Why protecting your home from wildfires requires protecting your community from wildfire We’ve all read the news reports or seen the interviews of firefighters describing the unprecedented size and intensity of wildfires the past few years. When a firefighter, with decades upon decades of wildfire experience, uses terms like “fire behavior like I’ve never seen …
Disaster Preparedness and your children Disaster preparedness is not necessarily a hot topic at the family dinner table, but it can be a great time to introduce it. Whether your child is an adolescent, teenager or young adult, there are simple steps you can teach them. Having these discussions ahead of time can reduce fear …
The resqme® is a great car escape tool but sometimes people get confused on how to use it. Now presenting the ultimate, most comprehensive and up to date guide on how to use our beloved lifesaving seatbelt cutter and window breaker keychain! Where is the resqme® made and with what material? The resqme® car escape …