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Are Biometric Gun Safes Safe? -
Bill Cash (7,677) 
What are the drawbacks of a biometric gun safe? In case you don't know - biometric deals with those things which are unique to an individual, like your retina. But in this case, it will be dealing with your fingerprint. A biometric gun safe will have a little pad which will read your fingerprint.... ( added 14 days 5 hours ago.) |
Wanna Buy a Handgun? -
Eugene Redstone (1,532)    
Eugene Redstone   
If you are considering the purchase of a handgun for your protection, there are a few things to consider. Would you feel safe with a gun which misfires once for every 10 times you pull the trigger? Would you maintain a gun which left your family less safe than it would be without it? After being... ( added 1 year 274 days ago.) |
Tornado Preparedness: The Six Keys to Safety -
Paul Purcell (137) 
The US has more tornadoes than any other area on the globe. We get them in the spring, as weather changes in the fall, when summer storms hit, and as byproducts of hurricanes. Though the Midwest is known as “tornado alley," there’s really no place in the country that’s immune. Add to this the... ( added 2 years 188 days ago.) |
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Hurricane Season Starts June 1? Are You prepared? -
Laura Trahan (38,784)   
Laura Trahan
It is that time of the year again where we sit in wonder of how many storms are coming to the states and how big will they be this time.
After surviving Ike, I am starting early to be prepared. Ike taught me a lot in terms of preparing for hurricanes, but it also taught me a lot about... ( added 166 days 10 hours ago.) |
Emergency Survival - Myth vs. Reality -
 - Lorrie Streeter (44) 
Lorrie Streeter
It is a common misconception that when faced with an emergency situation, the adrenalin will take over and you will automatically know what to do. A nice thought, but very often not true. Even though the adrenalin does start to flow, it is more likely to create panic. It is much better to KNOW... ( added 271 days 6 hours ago.) |
Winter Emergency Preparedness - Heres Comes Suzy Snowflake! -
- Lorrie Streeter (44)
Lorrie Streeter
It's that time of year again! Winter! It can be enjoyable with all the outdoor recreational opportunities it brings. It can also be dangerous when severe winter storms come roaring in bringing freezing temperatures, heavy snow, strong winds and poor visibility. Snowstorms occur regularly every... ( added 347 days 4 hours ago.) |
Tornado Emergency Preparedness - You're Not in Kansas Anymore! -
Lorrie Streeter (44)
Lorrie Streeter
Those of you who are old enough to remember the classic movie The Wizard of Oz , will remember the feeling of terror Dorothy felt after discovering the "twister" had taken her far from her home in Kansas. Although the Land of Oz and Dorothy's experiences there were pure imagination, the effects... ( added 1 year 11 days ago.) |
Flood Emergency Preparedness - When Water Goes Over the Bridge! -
Lorrie Streeter (44)
Lorrie Streeter
A flood is an overflow of water past its normal boundaries that submerges the land around it. Flooding may result from a body of water (a lake rising too high) or a river (when it flows out of the river channel). It can also be caused by a significant and unexpected event (a dam breaking) or as a... ( added 1 year 37 days ago.) |
Emergency Preparedness - A Plan of Action! -
Lorrie Streeter (44)
Lorrie Streeter
Most people at some time in their life will be faced with an emergency situation. It could be the result of a fire, flood, lightning or sever electrical storm, earthquake, mudslide, avalanche or various other forms of disaster situations. An emergency plan will help you and your family or... ( added 1 year 66 days ago.) |
Camping Safety Preparedness – Life in the Great Outdoors! -
Lorrie Streeter (44)
Lorrie Streeter
Outdoor living can be a fun, relaxing and exhilarating time for all. There are so many different summer activities that family and friends can enjoy together camping, hiking, swimming, and water-skiing are just a few of the possibilities.
Unfortunately, each year people either lose their lives... ( added 1 year 78 days ago.) |
Fire Safety Preparedness – An Ounce of Prevention! -
Lorrie Streeter (44)
Lorrie Streeter
Each year there are many residential fires resulting in the loss of life and damage to property. The majority of fires are caused by incidents of smoking, cooking, children playing and the deliberate setting of fires. Most of them could have been prevented if proper fire safety precautions had... ( added 1 year 88 days ago.) |
Emergency Preparedness Should Not Be a Disaster -
Lorrie Streeter (44)
Lorrie Streeter
Natural disasters (or acts of nature) are considered to be the consequence of a natural hazard which affects human activities. They are termed a disaster if they cause financial, environmental or human loss due to lack of planning or lack of appropriate emergency management.
Acts of nature... ( added 1 year 121 days ago.) |
Pool Fences: Protect Your Children and Pets -
- Robert Caruso (80)
A swimming pool in your own backyard provides hours of fun and entertainment for your family. But keeping your children and pets safe and protected from accidental drowning is vital. Swimming pool fences that completely surround the swimming pool and prevent access to the pool are key to... ( added 1 year 167 days ago.) |
Top Ten Don’t Dos During Hurricane Preparation -
Cathy Sullivan (59)
Panic - When a storm is approaching, there are many tasks, to complete. Gluing your eyes to the TV for constant updates, or flipping out won’t accomplish any of them. Stay cool and focused on what needs addressing and prioritizing these tasks.
Wait Until the Last Minute to Prepare - Putting... ( added 2 years 156 days ago.) |
Tips to be Ready before a Tornado or Hurricane Gets Here -
Lorrie Davids (7,484)  
Lorrie Davids
Seeing Tropical Storm Andrea in the news and experiencing an unconfirmed tornado in my neighborhood a few weeks ago reminded me that the storm season is already here. We all know we should have a first aid kit, batteries, flashlights, food and water set aside for a possible disaster, but there... ( added 2 years 179 days ago.) |
Clear Clutter to Reduce Risk of Fire in Your Home -
- Marilyn Bohn (1,437) 
Marilyn Bohn
One Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. I was looking out my kitchen window watching a fireman dressed who was dressed in his blue uniform carrying what looked like a heavy back pack on his back walking up the steep street in front of our home. I wondered where he was going and why he would be in... ( added 23 days 9 hours ago.) |
How to Avoid 3 Frequent Portable Generator Complaints -
Sam Streubel (21,379) 
You can learn a lot by reading portable generator reviews, I know I did. While the majority of the complaints voiced by reviewers are legitimate, others are just plain silly. Of the legitimate complaints, the following three issues seem to surface most often. Complaint #1: Breakdowns
If you... ( added 151 days 10 hours ago.) |
Tips for Fire Victims: What Should You Do After You Experience a Fire Disaster? -
- Mark Shapiro (60)
Take a breath and do not make any hasty decisions. Do not accept the first offer you receive from the insurer. Before accepting any offer from an insurer, be sure that the offer has been reviewed and analyzed against the insurance policy so that you know ALL insurable damage has been included and... ( added 202 days 8 hours ago.) |
Create an Emergency Plan -
David Key (3)
The next time a natural disaster strikes, you may not have much time to act. An emergency plan will help you get started; your family plan should address the following:
1. Meet with family members to discuss the dangers of earthquakes, fires, and other emergencies. Explain how to respond to... ( added 224 days 17 hours ago.) |
Life After a Disaster Strikes: Why You Should Worry About Sanitation & Hygiene! -
- Kevin Baum (48)
If I were to ask you to identify the most significant medical breakthrough in the past 150 years, how would you answer? The British Medical Journal recently asked more than 10,000 physicians the same question. Their answer may shock you, and inspire you to think twice about emergency... ( added 240 days 4 hours ago.) |
Earthquake Kits: Expert Tips For Buying One For the Office -
- Chris Perry (3)
In an office environment, where many people may share one survival space, it would be redundant and expensive to have each employee keep his or her own full earthquake kit. Better to plan ahead and organize the purchase of group earthquake kits for your office. An office earthquake kit may... ( added 241 days 21 hours ago.) |
Snowblower Safety -
- Lily Armstrong (126)
Since making its debut in 1925, the snowblower has made life easier
for anyone who lives in a part of the world where there is plenty of snow.
Instead of shoveling the white stuff by hand for hours and hours on end,
you can use a snowblower which will drastically reduce the time required
to... ( added 243 days 9 hours ago.) |
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Colors and Shapes: Your Simple Guide in Identifying Types of Extinguishers -
Brian Ayling (231)
We have
different techniques in associating things or identifying things. We do this to
ensure that everything is organized and to make work faster. The most common
technique that we use is symbols. For example, in a building, we associate a
fire exit by the word EXIT which is normally... ( added 353 days 19 hours ago.) |
Should Stun Guns Be Legalized In Banned States? -
Fred Haynia (21)
With todays cutbacks, it is impossible. The police have one of the toughest jobs on this planet. There are 9 states that have banned the possesion of a stun device; Connecticut , Illinois , Hawaii , Massachusetts , Michigan , New Jersey , My home state of New York , Rhode Island and Wisconsin .... ( added 1 year 11 days ago.) |
Protecting Your Home From Break-Ins and Invasions -- Advice From a Security Expert -
- Jordan Frankel (42)
Given the recent wave of home invasions and break-ins that have occurred in US neighborhoods, Jordan Frankel, a former Long Islander and founder of ShatterGARD Glass Protection., a leader in the security products industry and security expert providing onsite commercial and residential security... ( added 1 year 30 days ago.) |
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