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What to Do in the First 10 Minutes of a Power Outage(Post)
Power outages feel simple until they happen at the wrong time—at night, during extreme heat, or with kids at home. The American Red Cross stresses that most injuries and household accidents happen aft
What can I do if my child has difficulties adjusting to new routines and following recommendations?(Post)Helping children understand and follow recommendations, like social distancing and wearing cloth masks, can be challenging if your child has intellectual disabilities, sensory issues, or other special
A Guide: How To Prepare Your Home For Coronavirus(Post)Should I stock up on food and meds?The reason to stock up on certain products now isn't so much to avoid potential shortages in the event of an outbreak but to practice what experts call social distan
Evacuations in Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee (Post)A haze hovers over the downtown skyline from a wildfire burning in the northwest part of the state, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Atlanta. Fires, many of them suspected arsons, have prompted evacuations i
How to Build a Survival Shelter - Part 1(Post)Family Emergency Kits - www.4ursurvival.comBeing a “survivor” has captured the imagination of millions of TV watchers. But a survivor is much more than a TV fantasy. A survivor is someone prepared to
Treatment and Recovery for a Severed Finger(Post)Treatment and Recovery for a Severed FingerThe American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons recommends these steps if you’ve cut part or your whole finger off.Dealing with the scene of the injury If t
Hypothermia (Post)HypothermiaWhat is hypothermia?Hypothermia is caused by prolonged exposures to very cold temperatures. When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it’s produced. Lengt
Emergency Checklist - Fire(Page)How Can I prepare for a FIRE? Fires:
Emergency Checklist - Tornado(Page)How can I prepare for a Tornado? Tornado:
Emergency Checklist - Flood(Page)How can I prepare for a Flood? Floods:
Emergency Checklist - Hurricane(Page)How can I prepare for a Hurricane ? Hurricane:
CHOKING FIRST AID (INFANT, UP TO AGE 1 YEAR) Part 2(Post)If your baby is not breathing, becomes unconscious, or is unresponsive, follow these guidelines if you are not alone: Have someone call 911 right away.Lay the baby on a firm, flat surface, such as a