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Teach Your Child Emergency and Disaster Preparedness: 4 Web Sites to Help

June 25, 2017July 5, 2017 Richard Lopez

Helping kids to prepare for emergencies is not something all parents think about on a regular basis. However, teaching kids what to do in case of an emergency really is important. All parents hope their children will never need to use their emergency training, but that shouldn’t stop them from teaching their children what to do if an emergency situation does arise. Here are some great Web sites that help parents to know how to teach their kids to be prepared for, and react to, in an emergency. FEMA for…

How to Make a 72-Hr Life Emergency Survival Kit for Your Child

June 17, 2017March 24, 2019 Richard Lopez

As man-made and natural disasters like tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires become more prevalent, it is highly important to have a 72 hour kit for every single family member. It is also equally essential to have a kit that caters to the specific needs of each member. Every parent thinks about the safety of their children, especially in the event of an emergency. Unfortunately, many parents do not have the best kit for their child or children. I will outline some easy steps on how to set up one for your…

Hurricane Preparedness Lessons for Students

June 15, 2017July 5, 2017 Richard Lopez

Hurricane season begins June 1st for the Atlantic region and May 15th for the Eastern Pacific region. Many local and state government agencies have already begun their programs to educate the public about hurricane preparedness and evacuation. Teachers can assist in this procedure by educating students about hurricanes – how hurricanes form, the damage they are capable of producing, how to prepare for a hurricane and when to evacuate. Teachers can also combine hurricane preparedness lessons with National Preparedness Month, which is September (when many schools begin for the new…

How to Read Urban Map Outdoor Wilderness Survival

June 11, 2017July 4, 2017 Richard Lopez

Reading a map is one of the most important parts of wilderness survival. In case you got lost in the wild, you can find your way to safety if you know how to interpret the lines and routes indicated in a map. This skill also includes measuring distances, planning your shortest but less risky route to safety. Reading a map also requires you to correctly determine the azimuth. Here are a few tips on how to read a map: How to determine a distance on the map? If you want…

Emergency Preparedness Tips

June 8, 2017July 5, 2017 Richard Lopez

As a child growing up in southern California, emergency preparedness was a standard part of our education. By the time I was five years old I knew how to “duck and cover” in the event of an earthquake. At six years old I was making emergency kits with first aid supplies and food rations. My Boy Scout troop encouraged me to develop an escape route in case of a fire in our house. Now, even with the constant fear of biological attacks from terrorists, most people would not even have…