Lets face it, we may not be looking at our spiritual needs when all is well. We find it very natural in emergency and crisis situations to hit the ground on our knees. Read more »

Biological warfare – our air quality is one of the first questions in our mind after we hear about a possible attack or one that just occurred. During Desert Storm, gas masks were prevalent throughout Israel as the civilians kept them with them at all times, around their necks and on their faces when alarms sounded. Read more »

With the winter wonderland across Canada and the northern U.S. becoming more of a winter wasteland, the drinking water we have available during power outages that have kept some people in the dark for weeks now, becomes the most precious gift besides heat and a long hot bath that we long for. Some things to know about this commodity: Read more »

With all the scrambling to cope with the emergency, power outage or what have you, there is the tendency to forget the other personal needs. Don’t forget the medication you’re on – keep it with you, get it renewed if possible, and ask for help at a hospital if you lose it, and feel you are “losing it” in other ways. Read more »

This has been a huge challenge for people this December. With NH and Maine, Mass and a few others without power for several days, I’m sure there are some who are wondering if they will make it through until their power is restored. Read more »