– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
FPA members are sometimes criticized by outsiders for being too cautious about prepping for a disaster. The truth is, the majority of the population are woefully unprepared. For example… No one anticipated a 1.5 mile wide EF4 tornado would drop down on Alabama in April 2011, killing 64 people, destroying or damaging hundreds of homes. […]
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During any event in which you find yourself in a burning or sinking vehicle you must get out of it as soon as possible. At that point, your vehicle is nothing more than a tomb waiting to claim a victim. Let me point out some things to consider for each of these situations and then […]
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One of the most frustrating things for me to see as a self-defense instructor is the widespread use of cell phones, tablets and similar devices in public places. This is not related only to the recent surge of activity with the Pokémon game. It has to do with talking on the phone, listening to music […]
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Preparedness planning, supplies and training is everywhere these days. You would think that most of the bases are covered when it comes to covering needed supplies for disaster planning. I am fortunate to train hundreds of people each year in survival and preparedness related classes. There are three things that consistently come up that people […]
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When you are building your emergency kit, you likely have the bare bones to help you get through a crisis, such as non-perishable food, water filters, a knife, flashlight and a first-aid kit. There is little room in a survival kit for comforts since it’s essential that it be light and portable enough to carry. […]
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I love helping people put together survival/preparedness kits for the vehicle. Simply because having important supplies with you when you travel, whether it be for work, everyday tasks, recreation or vacation is vitally important. Without needed supplies, you must get them during disaster or make them from the environment. Neither of which is proactive. I […]
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Many people have prepared emergency kits in case of regular disasters, such as a power outage or intense snow storm. The kits usually include food, medicine and jugs of water. But in an actual emergency situation, water stores will be depleted quickly, and clean drinking water can be hard to find. Water is the most […]
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For many people who are downsizing or moving, self-storage units are a life-saver. They provide a temporary and safe holding space for furniture, collectibles and other valuables. They can be an affordable way to store items when you just don’t have the room and in recent years, have become much more popular. Over 11 million […]
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One of my biggest nightmares has always been that I might someday have to look across my kitchen table at my hungry children and be unable to procure the food to fill their bellies. Let’s face it, for most of us, food is something we take for granted. I am convinced that the main reason […]
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The last thing any of us wants is to be caught wholly unprepared in a disaster. Unfortunately, disasters tend to sneak up on us and hit suddenly without much warning. For this reason, it is vital that you pre-plan for likely disaster scenarios and prepare yourself and your home advance. Below are 10 steps that […]
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