We will assist you in taking the necessary steps to become disaster and emergency-ready, whether natural or man-made disasters. Each disaster has its unique challenges and characteristics. Learn how to prepare for most disasters.
Understanding your surroundings’ specific risks and characteristics enables you to develop effective plans and take appropriate actions during a disaster. Learn how to assess and identify possible threats in your area.
Should you stay at your location during an emergency or leave? The decision to “bug in” (stay) or “bug out” (leave) depends on various factors. Learn how to assess whether to stay where you are or to evacuate to a safer location.
Effective communication during emergencies is critical to help ensure your safety and well-being. Without having communication tools, you will struggle. You will learn how to prepare your communication strategies.
Having essential emergency supplies can contribute to ensuring your safety, well-being, and resilience during various emergencies. The importance of these supplies lies in their role as a lifeline. Learn what supplies to have.
Having a safety room, also known as a “safe room” or “emergency shelter,” in your home can be highly beneficial during disaster situations for several reasons. Learn what is important when it comes to safe spaces.
Having
a medical kit is vitally important. We cannot stress this enough. A medical kit provides immediate
access to essential first aid supplies, allowing you to administer basic
medical care promptly. Learn how to assemble your kit.
If you experience a breakdown in a remote area or need to face extreme
weather conditions or unforeseen emergencies, having a well-equipped car
can make the difference between inconvenience and crisis. Learn what to include in your vehicle.
Water is an indispensable asset during any calamity. It plays a vital role in maintaining the optimal functioning of your body, necessitating the consumption of an adequate amount of water on a daily basis. Learn how to procure and purify water for drinking.
Depending on the nature of the emergency, you may need to adapt your strategies for sourcing and preparing food. Learn the strategies to procure food under such emergency circumstances, e.g. fishing, snares, hunting, gardening, chickens, etc.
Manufactured (man-made) disasters pose severe threats to public safety and health. A nuclear, biological or chemical attack can cause tremendous illness and death in humans, animals, or plants. Learn what to do during chemical and biological attacks or spills.
Natural disasters present grave risks and can profoundly impact society, resulting in extensive devastation and disrupting the lives of individuals and communities. The immediate consequences can be severe. Learn what to do during natural disasters.
When you go about your daily life, are you using your senses to gather information about what is happening around you? Knowing and “scanning” your environment allows you to anticipate future developments or changes based on your current understanding of the situation.
As a civilian, situational awareness is valuable in daily activities, such as crossing the street, navigating crowded spaces, travelling, etc. Maintaining situational awareness requires continuous attention, information processing, and adaptability.
Look, listen, smell, feel, and trust your gut when you feel something is wrong. Live a lifestyle where you are proactive, not reactive.
