Having access to personal records and identification during an emergency situation is important, but other documents, such as medical reference documents, equipment and product manuals, schematics, maps, and other reference materials may also be a godsend. If you are anywhere other than at home when disaster strikes, you may not have access to your laptop computer […]
If you have a smartphone and a “goTenna“ device, you can send text messages even when the cellular phone system is down or overcrowded. The goTenna partners with your phone, like a headset or your car’s hands-free phone system via Bluetooth, and then uses its built-in miniature 2-way radio (MURS) to transmit your text message to other goTenna […]
Whether you call it a KOP Kit, EDC Kit (Every-Day-Carry), COP Kit (Carry-on-Person), or by some other name, these pocket-size mini kits contain a collection of small but essential items that can be a godsend in an emergency situation. Requiring only the space of a hip-pocket wallet, this little collection may save your life. It […]
Whether you love or just tolerate your pet, now is the time to consider what you will do with them when you are facing an emergency situation. It is irresponsible to leave a pet behind except in the direst of circumstances. (And, by the way, your convenience is never a dire circumstance.) So, you need […]
Consider these scenarios: What if a fire develops and the phones are not working, so you are unable to summon the fire department? Or, what if you telephone for help, only to discover that the fire department is too busy with other disaster-related emergencies and is unable to respond? What if your fire is at […]
A message from one of our 36READY team doctors: During an emergency situation a few very simple precautions may keep you and your family healthy. This is critically important. Remaining in good health will not only help you cope, it is essential for peak performance during high-stress or dangerous situations. It’s a simple truth […]
A message from one of our 36READY team doctors: Whether your focus is preparing for a major natural disaster or one that is human caused, too many of us focus on two or three areas of preparedness while ignoring or putting off other important issues. As a friend recently reminded me, “We tend to prepare […]
