If you’ve ever approached disaster planning, chances are you might have made one of these five disaster planning mistakes. I’m Ryan Edgerton and I’m going to review the top five disaster planning mistakes that people most often make.
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Why do you need an automobile emergency kit? After all, you’ve got your emergency kit at home tucked away and you think you’re prepared for anything. But what if disaster doesn’t strike while you’re at home? What if it strikes when you’re in the car? That’s why you need an automobile emergency kit.
I’m Ryan Edgerton and I’m going to tell you what an automobile emergency kit is and what you need to have in it in order to really be prepared for anything.
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Tornadoes are one of natures most destructive and deadly forces. The key to surviving a tornado is getting to safety before the tornado hits. I’m Rescue Worker Ryan and I’m going to be going over the 5 early warning signs of tornadoes so you’ll know what to look for before a tornado strikes.
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Without survival supplies, you may find yourself in a dangerous situation should a disaster strike. Survival supplies are supplies that you need in order to ensure your survival. I’m Ryan Edgerton and I’m going to review the top five survival supplies that everyone should have in their survival kits.
So you want to put together an emergency kit but you don’t know where to start? An emergency kit is a vital element in your overall emergency preparedness. I’m Ryan Edgerton and I’m going to give you five easy steps towards putting together your very own emergency kit.
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When the power goes out, you may find yourself wishing that you had an emergency generator. From the inability to heat your home to the matter of rotting food in the fridge and freezer, an emergency generator can help you avoid a number of headaches should you experience a significant interruption of power.
Power outages occur for a number of reasons including storms, overloaded circuits, someone hitting a power line during digging, and equipment failure. Because no one can predict when a power outage will occur, it’s important to be prepared for one at any time.
Earthquakes can be a scary ordeal, but knowing what to do before, during and after an earthquake may save your life.
I’m Ryan Edgerton and I’m going to tell you what you need to know in order to survive earthquakes. From preparation before the earthquake to what to do after, I’ll make sure you are armed with the knowledge you need.
Drought is a unique disaster in many of its characteristics. Unlike most water-related disasters, drought occurs from a lack of water, not too much of it. Rather than coming on suddenly, drought takes place over a period of time, and rather than happening in an isolated area, drought can happen almost anywhere in the world.
So you’ve heard of the American Red Cross, but you’re not exactly sure what it is or what they do. Don’t remain in the dark. The American Red Cross is America’s leading disaster relief organization and you may one day need their services.
A volcano is a mountain made of volcanic material. Magma (molten rock) can erupt through the surface of the mountain, causing the volcano to erupt. When this occurs, danger and devastation can be close to follow. It’s extremely important to understand what to do in the case of a volcano eruption.
Tsunamis are a mass of sea waves that are usually caused by an earthquake in the floor of the sea. Tsunamis travel rapidly in the open ocean, sometimes at speeds exceeding 600 miles per hour. When the tsunami hits shallow water, the height of the tsunami can rise rapidly. This can cause devastation to the land near the shore where the tsunami hits.
A tornado is an awesome force that astounds many and terrifies many more. With the power of a freight train, a tornado can level an entire house. It can also pick up a carton of eggs and place them unharmed miles and miles away from their original location. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to a tornado’s destructive path and what it chooses to leave alone.
Survival kits are an absolute must-have for any individual or family. If you don’t have survival kits in your household, you don’t have to go out and spend lots of money on one. I’m Ryan Edgerton and I’ll show you how to make your very own survival kits at home.
When 9-11 hit, everyone was running to buy disaster preparedness items, including gas masks. Was it wise shopping or was it panic-induced mayhem? Truth be told, those who bought gas masks may have done so without some vital information that they should have had before making the purchase.
When a hurricane hits, we’re all reminded of how strong Mother Nature truly is. Not only can a hurricane be scary, it can be deadly if you don’t know how to properly weather out the storm.
I’m Rescue Worker Ryan and I’m here to tell you what you need to know in case a hurricane hits your area.
Is emergency preparedness on your mind? Are you prepared for the worst or do you tend to think that disaster will never hit close to home? If you fall into the later category, you may find yourself in a sticky situation should disaster strike.
I’m Ryan Edgerton and I’m here to tell you what you need to know about emergency preparedness and why it should be important to you.