What is an emergency notification system? “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” Well, that scenario would require an individual personal alarm system that someone such as an elderly person in the commercial might use. Those are very beneficial for peace of mind both of the person wearing one, and the adults who worry about their elderly loved ones. However, there are notification systems on a grander scale, meant to reach mass populations in the event of a natural or manmade disaster. Read more »

Every business needs to acquire disaster recovery services, whether they own a big or small business. Those affected by the 9/11 attacks that had previously acquired an effective business continuity plan were able to begin business days later, rather than weeks or months later. Probably nothing has spurred the motivation of business owners to purchase disaster recovery services than that day and the reality of our business vulnerability. Read more »

After searching buildings and rubble for Haiti earthquake survivors, there were some people who were discovered because they were able to text for help. Some people have an emergency cell phone for that purpose only, and others, like most people in developed countries, have one for that and convenience. In these earthquake scenarios, it has been a reason to hope, to look, to stay alive, to have a location to start searching in. Read more »

Pets are much like people in their reaction to their traumatic situations. They lose the familiarity of the environment if the physical aspects have changed. The scents have disappeared at times, and they have to re-orientate themselves. Helping them become re-orientated occasionally has to be assisted by the owners.  Read more »

I wasn’t in Australia these past few days and don’t know what messages were sent out to people in order for them to evacuate. There are no words to describe the horror. I cannot comment on what kept people from getting out before the fires took them in their homes and vehicles. Read more »

First off, if you live in the north where temperatures tend to dip nicely to winter gear temperatures, remember to keep that gas tank over half full. The moisture building up within when it is not full enough, does cause long-term problems with your vehicle. Read more »

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 »

Disasters might be unavoidable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare for them. In order to survive a disaster and recover from its effects, you’ll need a good disaster plan. Here are some key points in putting one together: Read more »