https://Family-Preparedness https://family-preparedness.com/ Prepare and protect your family! Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 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 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/ https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-build-a-key-contacts-list-in-case-of-any-emergency/#respond 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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]]> https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-build-a-key-contacts-list-in-case-of-any-emergency/feed/ 0 Which Disasters Should a Family Prepare for during the Month of June? https://family-preparedness.com/which-disasters-should-a-family-prepare-for-during-the-month-of-june/ https://family-preparedness.com/which-disasters-should-a-family-prepare-for-during-the-month-of-june/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 15:54:47 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4103 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 June: So, what are we talking about when we mention these general disaster categories?  Let us get more specific about these categories: Flood disasters include situations […]

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]]> https://family-preparedness.com/which-disasters-should-a-family-prepare-for-during-the-month-of-june/feed/ 0 Caught Outside or in a Vulnerable Building when a Tornado Strikes? Here’s Exactly What to Do. https://family-preparedness.com/caught-outside-or-in-a-vulnerable-building-when-a-tornado-strikes-heres-exactly-what-to-do/ https://family-preparedness.com/caught-outside-or-in-a-vulnerable-building-when-a-tornado-strikes-heres-exactly-what-to-do/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 17:18:45 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4051   If you are in your home and a tornado warning is issued, most people know what to do. Experts recommend hiding in a basement or underground shelter. If an underground safe area is not available, they recommend a room that is in the very middle of your home such as a closet or interior […]

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]]> https://family-preparedness.com/caught-outside-or-in-a-vulnerable-building-when-a-tornado-strikes-heres-exactly-what-to-do/feed/ 0 How to Prepare Your Family for One of the Deadliest Travel Weekends of the Year. https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-your-family-for-one-of-the-deadliest-travel-weekends-of-the-year/ https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-your-family-for-one-of-the-deadliest-travel-weekends-of-the-year/#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 16:59:34 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=4039 AAA is projecting that a record-breaking 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday weekend – the highest number ever recorded. The Memorial Day weekend is also known as one of the most dangerous weekends of the year. That weekend is considered the ‘Start of the 100 […]

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]]> https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-your-family-for-one-of-the-deadliest-travel-weekends-of-the-year/feed/ 0 How to Prepare for the Next Pandemic https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-for-the-next-pandemic/ https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-for-the-next-pandemic/#respond 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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]]> https://family-preparedness.com/how-to-prepare-for-the-next-pandemic/feed/ 0 Which Disasters Should a Family Prepare for during the Month of May? https://family-preparedness.com/which-disasters-should-a-family-prepare-for-during-the-month-of-may/ Fri, 01 May 2026 16:30:25 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=3969   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 May: So, what are we talking about when we mention these general disaster categories?  Let’s get more specific about these categories: Flood disasters include situations […]

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]]> Bug Out Bag/Go Bag Tips and Mistakes https://family-preparedness.com/bug-out-bag-go-bag-tips-and-mistakes/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:28:32 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=3961 Here’s why every family needs to have a bug out or go bag. A bug out bag is essential when an evacuation is advised or recommended for a potential disaster. Which disasters? A hurricane is forecasted. A wildfire is approaching. Your area has received a flood or flash flood warning. A water control structure (dam […]

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]]> Millions Stuck in Another Day of Darkness! https://family-preparedness.com/millions-stuck-in-another-day-of-darkness/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:44:35 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=3937 Did you know that the number one disaster type is power outages! Statistically U.S. electricity customers experienced 1.42 outages every year. There were 5.5 hours of electricity interruptions in 2022 per household and that number is increasing four years later! Need more proof that the power outage disaster type is getting worse? Check out these […]

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]]> Decide to Make a Plan to Protect Your Digital Assets. https://family-preparedness.com/decide-to-make-a-plan-to-protect-your-digital-assets/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=3930 Every family should have a plan to protect their physical assets. You know, such things as your home, your property, your vehicles, your belongings, etc. However most families do not have a plan to protect their digital assets. What are we talking about when we say digital assets? We are talking about proof of identity, […]

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]]> Which Disasters Should a Family Prepare for during the Month of April? https://family-preparedness.com/which-disasters-should-a-family-prepare-for-during-the-month-of-april/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:44:21 +0000 https://family-preparedness.com/?p=3917   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 April: So, what are we talking about when we mention these general disaster categories?  Let us get more specific about these categories: Flood disasters include […]

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