Recent reports are all indicating that the answer is yes, tornado alley is longer just a narrow strip in the plains states. Be prepared for this weekend’s severe weather.
Topics: Health & Safety
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Don’t get me wrong – I didn’t need a first aid class instructor to tell me that Jack, Rose, and the other passengers on the Titanic suffered from hypothermia. What I hadn’t been able to figure out (or Google, since we weren’t yet Googling back then), was why the cold led to Jack’s death and not Rose’s.
Tornado Warnings: Turning Words into Action
What do you think of the new tornado warning language?
These Crazy Animals Have Been Such Joys
I was able to save my cat’s life after he choked while gobbling down cat food way too fast. Just that little bit of knowledge saved us from heart break. Who ever said cats were graceful???
“Thank God I had a plan”
A story from Texas reminds us how critical it is to be prepared for disasters. Get a kit, make a plan, and be informed.
The Red Cross’ Self-Help Section
Self-help: we decided to dig a little deeper into the topic. We want you to improve yourself to be ready for EVERYTHING and ANYTHING at ANY TIME. Here is a list of books that we think will have some great disaster preparedness appeal, as well as some self-help appeal.
Too Close to Home
I chose to write on this topic today because if I needed a reminder, perhaps others out there need a reminder as well. A reminder to be compassionate and generous – in whatever way is most comfortable and appropriate for you – when the images and stories on the news are about people you’ve never met and places you’ve never lived.
Katniss’ Preparedness Sponsor
We decided to be Katniss’ “Preparedness Sponsor” and would provide her with the following items to be prepared for staying in the arena for multiple nights in unpredictable conditions.
What We’re Reading
Some tidbits from the work we’re doing and a few things we’ve found surfing the web.
Red Cross Lessons I Learned by Watching Jersey Shore
If anyone knows Snooki and the gang, please let them know we’ve got a simple plan and tips for them so they never get lightning in their hair.