Four years ago last month, I witnessed a swift water rescue team rescue an elderly man who was stranded in a Target parking lot during Hurricane Harvey. During the first break in that never-ending storm, I hopped into my truck to survey the damage, first around my immediate neighborhood and then down the major roads. […]
Disaster Education & Preparation
Preparing for a Hurricane
Given that the North Atlantic hurricane season started earlier this month, it’s no wonder sales of emergency supplies have sharpened, from generators to Berkey® water systems*, and first-aid supplies to fuel storage containers. Among the four natural weather hazards that Americans should prepare for this summer, the National Weather Service emphasizes hurricanes as a major […]
4 Principles of Preparation from the Texas Freeze
The week-long freeze from just over one month ago here in Houston was a wake-up call for millions. But, the wake-up call wasn’t limited to those living in Houston, it affected millions of Texans throughout the state! My family experienced only minor inconveniences such as a few hours without electricity over three days. Many of […]
A Most Important Item in Your Preps: Water
One of the most important items that we have in our preparations is often the least talked about. I have always known the importance of water but when I first became active in the area of emergency preparedness, I was more consumed with other things. I guess you could call them the “cool tools,” such […]
FREE Download: Family Emergency Communications Plan with Berkey® Storage Tips
National Preparedness month is a fantastic time to review your emergency preps and resources, although regular review of your food storage, equipment, tools, and plans is ideal. With so much happening throughout society, it’s always an excellent idea to be prepared. We found some valuable resources from a FEMA publication but we decided to copy […]
Preparing for Natural Disasters – Resources & Downloads
We want you to know and be as prepared as possible for these common natural disasters. We’ve put this page together for you to provide you with several valuable useful resources. Feel free to share these resources. Avalanches – Prepare For, Survive During, Be Safe After… – Download on Avalanche Preparedness – Sign Up For […]
How Prepared Are You to Be Without Water?
Today, I recorded an Instagram Live episode where I shared my experience of preparing for “the Big One” while I lived in southern California. Instagram cut the video off at just under the hour mark. Right after the episode cut, I received a text from one of my teammates from the company… I chuckled because […]