Grey Swan Ready

02/26/2020

Stockpiles of water can runout. Having a minimum of 2 of these per person in your household and a water source (rain barrel for city dwellers) can mean the difference between sheltering in place or venturing out for assistance.

Make contaminated water safe to drink

09/13/2015

A 'White Swan' event is something that happens regularly like rush hour traffic.
'Grey Swan' events happen less often but are something that people can prepare for. Hurricanes, earthquakes, car accidents are examples of Grey Swan events.
Event that's people aren't able to foresee are called 'Black Swans.' Fukushima and 9/11 are examples of what people didn't see coming.

By preparing for Grey Swans, people can become more comfortable with handling Black Swans.
We teach you to be Grey Swan Ready.

03/13/2014

We will be here- hoping to have some free giveaways for the event.


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12/20/2013

What gifts are you giving that could be used in a disaster?

12/19/2013

12/14/2013

Still trying to think of Christmas gifts most people won't buy themselves because they won't need it until, well, they NEED it? Pepper spray. You can usually add on a "practice spray" for around $5 so you'll know how it works. They even come in different colors ; )

12/07/2013

Another great gift that most people won't buy for themselves? Space blankets. Also called survival or emergency blankets. They are incredibly lightweight and compact. Fantastic for keeping in vehicles during the winter.

12/05/2013

Still looking for gifts? Candles are always a safe purchase. What about adding a clay pot, a few washers and a screw? You may get extra thanks if they lose power in their fireplace-free home this winter.

http://youtu.be/jwElWD_qqCc

Candle Powered Space Heater. This Homemade Radiant Air Heater is easy to make and small enough to be placed on table top or desk top. clay pots absorb the he...

11/30/2013

Do you have people that you just don't know what to buy for the holidays? Or a Secret Santa? We will be posting our top choices over the next few weeks and most can be found for $20 or less!

Fireproof Lock Box ($19-$200+)

Various agencies and insurance companies recommend the following items be stored a fireproof/waterproof lock box:
-Birth Certificates/Adoption papers
-Marriage or Divorce papers (alimony & child support)
-Social Security Card(s), Photo Identification, Passport
-Green Card/Naturalization Documents
-Will/ Living Will /Power of Attorney (personal or property)
-Mortgage/ Real Estate Deeds of Trust (copy of recent home appraisal)
-Vehicle registration/ ownership papers
-Tax Statements- personal & property
-Insurance information (property, rental, auto, life, health)
-Immunization Records (current list of medications)
-Financial Statements (bank, mortgage, utility, credit cards, investment, retirement)
-Sources of Income (copy of pay stub, gov't assistance, social security)
-Rewards Accounts (frequent flyer, hotel rewards)

11/26/2013

Free classes from FEMA. Take a look at the courses, there might be something you are interested in.

http://preparednessunited.com/2013/11/free-training-from-fema/

If you're a public official, emergency manager or responder, chances are you've seen these courses and have taken at least a few of them. For the rest of us, though, these courses aren't highly pub...

11/20/2013

An easy way to have food reserves is to buy an extra can of something each time you are at the grocery store.

Also, save those reusable 2 litre bottles, clean them, and fill them with water. Store the water in a somewhat empty fridge/freezer to save energy and keep the refrigerator at temperature in case it does lose power. If your fridge is full, store your water near (not blocking) to heating/cooling vents to maintain house temperatures.

A dollar or two every trip could make a huge difference the next time there is sever weather. The bonus? You won't have to fight the crowds for parking and the last flat of bottled water or can of soup!
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