Shelter in place Archives - https://Family-Preparedness https://family-preparedness.com/category/preparedness/shelter/ Prepare and protect your family! Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:38:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://family-preparedness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Family-Disaster-Plan-e1631551392381.jpg Shelter in place Archives - https://Family-Preparedness https://family-preparedness.com/category/preparedness/shelter/ 32 32 How to Prepare Your Home and Family from Wildfires and Wildfire Smoke. https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-your-home-and-family-from-wildfires-and-wildfire-smoke/ https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-your-home-and-family-from-wildfires-and-wildfire-smoke/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:33:47 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4290 Wildfires have many risks associated with them for families, even those families who are not in a wildfire area.  Primarily there is the risk of having to evacuate due to an approaching wildfire.  Secondly there is the risk of choosing to stay in your home in order to protect your family and your home from […]

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]]> https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-your-home-and-family-from-wildfires-and-wildfire-smoke/feed/ 0 How to Prepare for Disasters during National Preparedness Month (September) https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-for-disasters-during-national-preparedness-month-september/ https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-for-disasters-during-national-preparedness-month-september/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:57:07 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4275 National Preparedness month started in 2004 (22 years ago) by FEMA in response to the 2001 terrorist attacks.  This month-long observance encourages Americans, businesses, and communities to plan for natural disasters and other emergencies.  The 2026 version’s focus is to “protect family and friends”.  Since you have 30 days in September to prepare, we encourage […]

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]]> https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-for-disasters-during-national-preparedness-month-september/feed/ 0 Which Disasters Should a Family Prepare for during the Month of August? https://family-preparedness.com/which-disasters-should-a-family-prepare-for-during-the-month-of-august/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:52:03 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4214 Our team of preparedness professionals has been monitoring current disasters for the last five years and here is a list of common disasters that occur during the month of August: So, what are we talking about when we mention these general disaster categories?  Let us get more specific about these categories: Wildfire disasters include situations […]

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]]> How to Plan for Potential Flooding https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-plan-for-potential-flooding/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:11:35 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4209 Did you know that according to FEMA, flooding is the most common natural disaster?  The reason being is that there are many different types of floods.  There are coastal floods, storm surge floods, flash floods, river floods, inland floods and burn scar (which occurs after a wildfire).  Here are some real statistics that support the […]

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]]> The Number One Threat that No One Sees Coming – Extreme Heat! https://family-preparedness.com/the-number-one-threat-that-no-one-sees-coming-extreme-heat/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:44:40 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4202 If you are reading this, you already know that extreme heat is present worldwide.  In America heat is the deadliest weather hazard.  It is quieter than a tornado, slower than a hurricane and without obvious property damage.  Extreme heat causes many health problems including dehydration, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion.  In addition, it can affect […]

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]]> There’s a long recovery process for tornado (and hurricane) victims. Check out these Actionable Recovery tips. https://family-preparedness.com/theres-a-long-recovery-process-for-tornado-and-hurricane-victims-check-out-these-actionable-recovery-tips/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:35:29 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4178 Why is there a long recovery process after a tornado or a hurricane? It’s because the government is usually slow to respond. When they do respond multiple federal government agencies are asked to get involved (FEMA, SBA and U.S. Department of Agriculture). On top of that, when an emergency declaration is issued, those first announced […]

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]]> What to do Before the Atlantic Hurricane Season Gets Nasty! https://family-preparedness.com/what-to-do-before-the-atlantic-hurricane-season-gets-nasty/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:22:51 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4161 Below is a list of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Storm Names: Which one or two of these storms are going to be ‘the big one’?  Devastating storms like Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Rita were all Category 5 hurricanes that created devastation for people living in hurricane prone states.  If you are waiting […]

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]]> How to Prepare for the Next Pandemic https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-for-the-next-pandemic/ Fri, 08 May 2026 16:49:39 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=3980 Is there going to be a ‘next pandemic’? You can almost count on it, even though years have passed since the last pandemic. Here are some clues about health-related disasters happening right now in 2026. A recently published book by Michael Osterholm called ‘The Big One’ validates that the world will be facing future health-related […]

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]]> Which Disasters Should a Family Prepare for during the Month of March? https://family-preparedness.com/which-disasters-should-a-family-prepare-for-during-the-month-of-march/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:57:57 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=3754 Our team of preparedness professionals has been monitoring current disasters for the last five years and here is a list of common disasters that occur during the month of March: Tornado disasters. Extreme Weather disasters. Pandemic disasters. Asset Protection disasters. Critical Vendor disasters. So, what are talking about when we mention these general disaster categories?  […]

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]]> Which Disasters Should a Family Prepare for during the Month of January? https://family-preparedness.com/which-disasters-should-a-family-prepare-for-during-the-month-of-january/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:03:55 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=3654 Our team of preparedness professionals has been monitoring current disasters for the last five years and here is a list of common disasters that occur during the month of January: Extreme Weather disasters. Wildfire disasters. Miscellaneous disasters. So, what are talking about when we mention these general disaster categories?  Let’s get more specific about these […]

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