February is Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in North America. The good news? It is also one of the most preventable. Making heart-healthy choices, knowing your family health history and the risk factors for heart disease, having regular...
Tuesday Tsunami
I woke up this morning and turned on my phone like it was any other morning. Boy did my phone light up with alerts from social media sites I follow and the emails were coming in for orders for 72 hour grab and go kits. While I (we) were sleeping, a major earthquake...
New Years Resolutions
Each year it seems we all rotate the same resolutions in order to achieve a longer life: eat healthier, exercise more or quit a bad habit. All of these changes are controllable throughout the whole year, but what about unexpected events that can threaten your...
12 Days of Holiday Safety
In the true spirit of the season, and to help keep family and friends out of harm's way, here are some tips and helpful hints for The 12 Days of Holiday Safety: On the First Day … prepare your home for the holidays – and safety. Make sure you have a working...
FUNDraising You Can Feel Good About – Earthquake Kits
Earthquake. Natural Disaster. Hurricane. Our newspaper headlines have been talking non-stop about these events, while the kids were getting settled back into school. Now your PAC needs to do some fundraising. But your tired of selling the same old thing...
Back to School Safety and Planning for Emergencies
Back to School Safety and Planning for Emergencies Now is a good time to review back-to-school safety with your children and check school safety policies. Here are four tips for a safe return to school: Review your family emergency plan and check emergency kit...