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Extreme Heatwww.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.htmlBe Safe DURINGNever leave a child, adult, or animal alone inside a vehicle on a warm day. Exposing yourself to the sun or to high temperatures does not protect you from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).Water Filtration Bottle - www.4ursurvival.comFind places with air conditioning. Libraries, shopping malls, and community centers can be a cool place to beat the heat. Stay informed and check with local authorities about possible closures …

Paracord is a thin, strong, braided line that’s useful in dozens of different hunting and fishing scenarios, and can make the difference between life or death in a survival situation. Tim MacWelchParachute cord, which is sometimes called paracord or 550 cord because of its 550-pound breaking test, was originally used for parachutes during WW II. But once on the ground, creative soldiers found hundreds of uses for the sturdy cordage, including bootlaces. Cotton and leather boot laces are simply n …

We receive this questions often. I have a family of 4, What kit do you recommend?We suggest purchase a 5 person kit :5 Person Deluxe- Emergency Survival Kit - www.4ursurvival.comThis way you will able to :1) Prepare your immedite family2) Share with additional family members3) Share with a neighbor4) Share with a Coworker5) Just extra for your family

Being Prepared Means Planning AheadEmergencies can happen at a moment's notice. Mobility, hearing, learning, or seeing disabilities can create specific needs that individuals need to address to be able to respond to an emergency. We urge everyone to become “Red Cross Ready” for any urgent situation, which means assembling a  survival kit, making an emergency plan, and being informed. In addition, people with and without disabilities, as well as those in their support networks, may …

What is the Heimlich maneuver?Each year, many people die from choking on objects that obstruct their airways and cause suffocation. Choking is in fact the fourth leading cause of unintentional death. However, there is a simple technique you can use to help expel a trapped object from another person’s airway. You can even use a version of this technique on yourself.The technique is called the Heimlich maneuver, or abdominal thrusts. Abdominal thrusts lift your diaphragm and expel air from your lu …