Survival Depends on Clean Water: How to Purify ItIn 2017, more than 220 million people worldwide sought treatment for schistosomiasis – “an acute and chronic disease caused by parasitic worms contracted through exposure to infested water.” Thi...
What to Do If Disaster Strikes on VacationWith spring break time here and summer not too far off, it’s easy to dream up our next fun vacation plan. Perhaps it’s the sun on an island, or breathing in crisp, fresh air in a national park...
4 Ways to Prepare for and Deal with Disasters in Urban SettingsTaking the subway versus driving to get groceries. Paying $300 per month in parking fees vs. free parking. Sitting in gridlock for an hour versus coasting for ten minutes to get to work. Daily l...
6 Things to Be Grateful for When Disaster StrikesIt’s easy to take certain things for granted. (Like electricity, which those in California are discovering all too often now.) For many of us, our lives are busy--running the kids around, tryin...
Celebrate Our Veterans with 3 Lessons from Past WarsAlexander Hamilton once said, “There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.” Seeing what our country’s servicemen and wome...
What to Do during a Boil Water Advisory OrderLiving in the United States comes along with certain comforts and luxuries that we often take for granted--and a safe water supply is one of them. It’s easy to assume that water contamination is...
Hardships of Jamestown: 3 Universal LessonsIf you look back at what life was like for the early colonists and settlers in North America, you’ll find plenty of hardship. The land was wild and undeveloped, the winters brutal, and tensions ...
California Earthquakes: What’s Coming Next and How to PrepareOn July 4, Independence Day, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California at 10:33 a.m. local time. Its epicenter was 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles, and was felt from Las Vegas to ...
Hiking Safety 101: Amanda Eller’s StoryFor those that love the great outdoors, the warmer temperatures couldn’t come soon enough. Maybe it’s gathering with your extended family for an annual trip to a national park. Or going on a rom...
5 Ways to Purify Drinking Water in the Event of an EmergencySince the dawn of time, human beings have had to find creative ways to access and consume safe drinking water. These methods have evolved over time to minimize the risk of illness or poisoning ...
Lessons from the Northeast Blackout of 2003Sometimes, the smallest of actions can create a ripple affecting an extremely large system. That’s exactly what happened in 2003 when the northeastern United States was hit with a major power ou...
Top 15 Preparedness Items That Disappear When Disasters StrikeIf you live a preparedness lifestyle, you already know the basics of stocking up on food, ensuring you have batteries, and understanding the ins and outs of having a secret money supply so you c...
