https://Family-Preparedness https://family-preparedness.com/ 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 https://Family-Preparedness https://family-preparedness.com/ 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 A Car Safety Plan: The Forgotten Emergency Safety Plan https://family-preparedness.com/a-car-safety-plan-the-forgotten-emergency-safety-plan/ https://family-preparedness.com/a-car-safety-plan-the-forgotten-emergency-safety-plan/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:20:30 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4265 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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]]> https://family-preparedness.com/a-car-safety-plan-the-forgotten-emergency-safety-plan/feed/ 0 Why Every Family Needs to Prepare for a PDS (Particularly Dangerous Situation). https://family-preparedness.com/why-every-family-needs-to-prepare-for-a-pds-particularly-dangerous-situation/ https://family-preparedness.com/why-every-family-needs-to-prepare-for-a-pds-particularly-dangerous-situation/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:59:02 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4230 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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]]> https://family-preparedness.com/why-every-family-needs-to-prepare-for-a-pds-particularly-dangerous-situation/feed/ 0 How to Stock a Go Bag(s) Before Disaster Strikes! https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-stock-a-go-bags-before-disaster-strikes/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:11:11 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4222 According to FEMA, only 33% of Americans have a Go Bag in their home or car in case an emergency forces you and your family to flee.  For the rest of you (those in the 67% of unprepared families) this post has been created to help you stock this essential disaster emergency solution.  Some families […]

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]]> 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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]]> How to Prepare for Wildfire Season(s) https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-for-wildfire-seasons/ 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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]]> 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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