https://Family-Preparedness https://family-preparedness.com/ Prepare and protect your family! Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:52:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://family-preparedness.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Family-Disaster-Plan-e1631551392381.jpg https://Family-Preparedness https://family-preparedness.com/ 32 32 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/ https://family-preparedness.com/which-disasters-should-a-family-prepare-for-during-the-month-of-august/#respond 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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]]> https://family-preparedness.com/which-disasters-should-a-family-prepare-for-during-the-month-of-august/feed/ 0 How to Plan for Potential Flooding https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-plan-for-potential-flooding/ https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-plan-for-potential-flooding/#respond 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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]]> https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-plan-for-potential-flooding/feed/ 0 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/ https://family-preparedness.com/the-number-one-threat-that-no-one-sees-coming-extreme-heat/#respond 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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]]> https://family-preparedness.com/the-number-one-threat-that-no-one-sees-coming-extreme-heat/feed/ 0 How to Prepare for Wildfire Season(s) https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-for-wildfire-seasons/ https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-for-wildfire-seasons/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:49:55 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4196 Why should families prepare for wildfires?  Here is the short list: The risk of wildfires is increasing, more frequent, and more dangerous than ever before.  Your family doesn’t even have to be near a forest for the danger of affecting your family’s breathing and the deaths associated with inhalation of wildfire smoke.  At https://family-preparedness.com we […]

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]]> https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-for-wildfire-seasons/feed/ 0 Which Disasters Should a Family Prepare for during the Month of July? https://family-preparedness.com/which-disasters-should-a-family-prepare-for-during-the-month-of-july/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:22:29 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4191 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 July: So, what are we talking about when we mention these general disaster categories?  Let us get more specific about these categories: Extreme Weather disasters include […]

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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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]]> Is Your Family Prepared for the 2026 Super El Nino? https://family-preparedness.com/is-your-family-prepared-for-the-2026-super-el-nino/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:36:11 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4173 Do you know the difference between an El Nino and a Super El Nino?  El Nino’s are pretty common, and they happen every 2-7 years.  They are defined by a .5 Centigrade rise in equatorial Pacific Ocean temperatures.  A Super El Nino is rare, and it is defined by a 2.0 Centigrade rise in equatorial […]

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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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]]> A Simple Preparedness Plan is Better Than No Plan at All! https://family-preparedness.com/a-simple-preparedness-plan-is-better-than-no-plan-at-all/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:37:09 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4154 Did you know that nationwide surveys indicate that about 40% of Americans have a documented disaster or emergency plan in place?  However, 9 out of 10 Americans say that although preparing for extreme weather is important, more than half do not have an actual disaster plan in place.  So, why aren’t more Americans preparing for […]

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]]> How to Build a Key Contacts List in Case of Any Emergency https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-build-a-key-contacts-list-in-case-of-any-emergency/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:06:50 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4149 Here’s the situation – danger to your family is imminent.  Some of your family members are not at home or are dispersed in your community.  What steps can you take to ensure that you can contact dispersed family members and provide them with recommendations on how to avoid the approaching or current danger?  A family […]

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