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What the Wildfire Warnings Mean and How You Need to Respond.

Craig Sobolik — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:02:53 +0000

In 2024 wildfires burned 9 million acres in the United States, which was three times more acres burned in 2023. In 2025 a reported 72,068 wildfires were reported in the U.S. With this ever-increasing number of annual wildfires there is no better time than now to become educated about the potential wildfire risks where you […]

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. A Perfect Time to Prevent ‘Digital Anxiety’.

Craig Sobolik — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:16:37 +0000

Following the month of September’s National Preparedness Month is October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month for Businesses and Individuals. Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting people, computer systems, networks, programs and sensitive data from digital attacks, theft, or damage. Identity theft involves the unlawful acquisition and misuse of personal data such as Social Security numbers, bank accounts, […]

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A Kelvin Wave is Heading Toward the California Coast, Bringing Trouble

Craig Sobolik — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:41:05 +0000

You may have seen the headlines about a “Kelvin wave” racing toward California. It sounds like a giant wall of water, so let us start with what it actually is and the potential danger involved. If you live on or near the coast, would your family know what to do if rising water met a […]

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Which Disasters Should a Family Prepare for during the Month of October?

Craig Sobolik — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:19:40 +0000

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 October: 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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Preparedness Beginner? Start with the ‘Big Three’.

Craig Sobolik — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:27:28 +0000

Since September is National Preparedness Month it is the perfect time to focus on the safety of your family. If you have not started preparing yet or you are new to preparing your family from most of the fifty disaster types, this post will describe how to get started and how to grow or expand […]

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Best Practices to Keep Your Phone and Its Contents Safe.

Craig Sobolik — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:34:38 +0000

Everyone has a cell phone these days. Grandparents, teenagers, even grade school kids have a cell phone and all of them (or us) are potential victims of identity or financial theft. Here are some statistics to emphasize why each family needs to put measures in place to protect their phones, the content accessible in your […]

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How to Prepare Your Home and Family from Wildfires and Wildfire Smoke.

Craig Sobolik — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:33:47 +0000

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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How to Prepare for Disasters during National Preparedness Month (September)

Craig Sobolik — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:57:07 +0000

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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A Car Safety Plan: The Forgotten Emergency Safety Plan

Craig Sobolik — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:20:30 +0000

Here are the risks involved for families that do not have a car emergency safety plan: Every family should have the goal of deciding to ensure that one of your cars is a reliable tool for escape. You never know if an escape plan will be used. My family was evacuated during a flood in […]

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Why Every Family Needs to Prepare for a PDS (Particularly Dangerous Situation).

Craig Sobolik — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:59:02 +0000

Have you ever heard of a PDS or Particularly Dangerous Situation? Most families have not. A PDS signals to the public, the media and emergency managers that the forthcoming event is not routine severe weather, but a high-end, life-threatening risk with higher confidence of significant damage. These situations are warnings made to ‘grab your family’s […]

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