Angie Sullivan

February 15, 2011 05:01 AM MST
If you prioritize your preparedness, you will be able to cover the most important items first, and then move on to a more rounded supply. Here is a list of the priorities for preparedness.
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February 08, 2011 05:01 AM MST
Disasters take an emotional toll on everyone. From victims to volunteers, people need to find a way to deal with anxiety and stress. This is such an important concept, the Red Cross has been known to send psychologists to help people cope with the emotional distress that can accompany a disaster.
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February 01, 2011 05:01 AM MST
Having documents such as social security cards, birth certificates, drivers license, and even passports available in several different areas is important should an emergency occur. These documents should be copied and stored in your 72 hour kit and given to a relative or family friend for safe keeping. You might even want to consider a safe deposit box to store them. (Be sure a copy of the key is kept in your 72 hour kit.)
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January 25, 2011 05:02 AM MST
During an emergency like a power outage, flood, earthquake, or even winter storm, you may find yourself working with and helping your neighbors. Planning ahead and knowing the supplies and skills of your neighborhood friends can be a huge blessing should you find yourselves relying upon each other in an emergency.
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January 18, 2011 05:02 AM MST
If you are like many people in America, you may find yourself struggling to pay all the bills at the end of each month. Mounting debt can bring on your own personal emergency situation. Here are a few tips for staying afloat if you find yourself drowning in debt.
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January 11, 2011 05:01 AM MST
My husband planned a fun weekend camping trip with his father and my three daughters. When the men were discussing what hiking they would do, what sights they would see, I was concerned about something else: bathrooms. You see, these three little girls of mine are just like their mother, and I know they won’t be comfortable going to the bathroom just anywhere. I began voicing my concerns to my husband, but he had already taken care of the problem. He had a portable toilet and a privacy shelter packed in the back of his truck. Problem solved.
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January 04, 2011 05:02 AM MST
I take a daily medication for hypothyroidism. Most of the time, it is just a minor hiccup in my life, but without my daily medication, my life quickly becomes very hard. I’ve often thought about how grateful I am for my medication and wonder what I would do without it. Many of us live with conditions that require extra daily medication or support. Do these special needs get proper consideration when you are creating your preparedness plan? Here are a few ideas to help you start to prepare for those in your family with addition mental or physical needs:
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