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Prepare for HurricanesKnow your Hurricane RiskHurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Find out how rain, wind, water, even tornadoes could happen far inland from where a hurricane or tropical storm makes landfall. Start preparing now.Make an Emergency PlanMake sure everyone in your household knows and understands your hurricane plan. In your hurricane plans include the office, kids’ daycare, and anywhere you frequent. Ensure your business has a continuity plan to continue operating when disas …

Distress Signals: What Distress Signals can you use?Help Flag - www.4ursurvival.comYou Will Need* A freshwater source* Some dry sticks* Rocks and leaves* Clothing* A mirror or a reflective object* Cell phone (optional)* Rags (optional)* Rubber (optional)Step 1If you're lucky enough to have a cell phone with reception and battery power, call for help and let them know roughly where you were before washing up. Authorities may be able to work with your wireless provider to narrow down your location …

September is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time to get your household ready for an emergency. The American Red Cross Wyoming Region urges everyone to make sure they are prepared for a disaster and not wait until an emergency occurs and it’s too late.Auto Kit - Emergency Survival Kit - www.4ursurvival.com“You should take steps now to be ready if an emergency occurs. It’s critical that all members of your household know what to do.”BE READY TO EVACUATE Whether the emergency is a home fi …

IF VACCINATED PEOPLE CAN SPREAD THE VIRUS, SHOULDN'T EVERYONE WEAR A MASK?www.4ursurvival.com* CDC is currently urging everyone in substantial - and-high-transmission area to wear a mask, including people who are fully vaccinated.* If you are fully vaccinated and in a low-spread area, you can still consider wearing a mask, particularly if you live with someone who is immunocompromised, unvaccinated, or at risk of severe disease.www.4ursurvival.comSource: cdc.org  …

8 signs your tap water might be dangerous to drinkWater Filtration Bottle - www.4ursurvival.com Cloudy water may be a sign of unsafe contaminants. Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Our senses are valuable tool when looking for contaminants in drinking water. Water that's safe to drink should ideally be clear with no odor or funny taste.If your tap water tastes metallic, smells fishy, or comes out cloudy, it could signal the presence of unsafe contaminants.When residents of Flint, Michigan, turned on t …