Steps to Earthquake Safety
On October 17th, a locally-driven, world wide “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” drill will take place called The Great ShakeOut. All residents, agencies, businesses, and organizations across the world are encouraged to take part in the largest earthquake drill in history! ...
Canadian Red Cross Launches a First Aid App
The official Canadian Red Cross First Aid app puts lifesaving advice in your hands. Available for Apple and Android mobile devices, the app helps you maintain your first aid skills and respond to everyday emergencies. By downloading the app on your smartphone or...
Plan for the Worst…It Just Makes Common Sense
Some of my friends call me a pessimist.... I think I am a realistic, well-prepared person. Should there ever be a major disaster, or a minor one for that matter, I know my family and I might be on our own for days - maybe even weeks. I want to BE PREPARED. But then...
SOS Emergency Response Technologies – Our New Look
Well, it was a long time coming and a lot of hard work but our new site www.sostech.ca is launched and looking great. You will notice easy to use features, slider bars, updated images and descriptions and the ability to purchase our Survival Kits on-line. We will...
Father’s Day Gifts Ideas….Give the Gift of Safety
Every year I get stumped on what to buy my dad for father's day. This is the man who took care of me as a little girl and the man that kept me safe. So, I thought why not give him the gift of safety back. Here are some ideas: first aid kit earthquake kit roadside...
Be READY to Evacuate
If an emergency is serious enough, you may be asked to leave your home and go to a nearby evacuation center , like a school gym or community hall. Would you be ready? If you have to evacuate leave immediately. TAKE your emergency survival kit with you. Don't have one...