Emergency Disaster Planning: Building a Bug-Out Kit (19 Jun 2006) Report after report comes in about how many people couldn't or didn't escape the wrath of Hurricane Katrina. More reports come in about the disorganized relief effort, the communications problems they're having and the difficulty in getting survivors to safety even when they are reachable by rescue personnel.
Katrina: Lessons Learned on the Nature of Man (19 Jun 2006) For many years, novels and films have given us apocalyptic views of how easily mankind could disintegrate into ruthless barbarity once removed from the constraints of law and order, and the comfortable smooth machinery of "civilization". But all that was just fiction, right? Not really.
Garage Door Openers--Buy the Best Gagage Door Opener only (19 Jun 2006) Buying the right garage door opener has not never been more simpler.Whether you want to buy one for residential use or the commercial use read the tips below and buy the garage door opener which ideally suits you .
Is America Safe? (19 Jun 2006) As the devastation and death toll from deadly Hurricane Katrina becomes more apparent, it is a grim reminder that we live in dangerous times.Every year, millions of people around the world lose their lives or have them seriously disrupted because of floods, tsunamis, wildfires, earthquakes, blizzards and hurricanes.
Eavesdropping and Counter-Measures: Technology and Techniques (19 Jun 2006) You need to know how to protect yourself, since your security department or any consultant may not be truly aware of these threats and therefore not dependable. Since September 11th, a number of businesses entered the security field with little to no knowledge of the trade itself; only of its profit potential.
Handling a Hurricane; Part 2 - Preparing for and Surviving an Approaching Hurricane (19 Jun 2006) Part 1 of this article described some of the characteristics of hurricanes and the damage they can cause. In the days before high tech weather forecasting, well organized emergency services, and mandatory evacuation, major hurricanes resulted in hundreds, if not thousands of deaths.
Emergency Telephone Numbers (19 Jun 2006) Emergency is a situation that poses an instant threat to human life or possessions though this description may be different in some areas. Deliberate bogus reports of an emergency are usually prosecuted as an offense.
Handling Weather Emergencies: Part 2; Home Security, Evacuation, and Emergency Kits (19 Jun 2006) IntroductionPart 1 of this article on preparing for weather emergencies discussed forming an emergency plan to reduce the stress and worry of facing a full blown weather crisis.The focus was on safeguarding your family by planning well in advance of any threat.
Handling Weather Emergencies: Part 1 - Forward Planning Makes The Difference (19 Jun 2006) IntroductionAt some time in our lives, many of us will face an emergency. Most will involve personal illness or injury, but severe weather, including hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes and heat waves, is a very common threat.
Fire Safety Tips (19 Jun 2006) Did you know that fire is the third leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States, yet most people ignore it. More than 150 workplace fires occur every day.
Essentials For Hurricane Season (19 Jun 2006) According to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, the East Pacific expects 15 to 16 tropical storms. Nine of these end up becoming hurricanes with five becoming deadly major hurricanes.
Home Security - Defend Your Home and Possessions Against Intruders! (19 Jun 2006) With all of the emphasis in the past few years on Homeland Security, many people have overlooked the importance of home security. While it might not make the first story on the news, when your house is burgled, safeguarding your home soon becomes the most important issue in your world.
Who Abducted the Missing Child? (19 Jun 2006) What is going on with these people who feel they can walk onto your property or in front of your home and abduct your child? If those parents had installed a hidden camera in their home, the police could use the recordings from the camera and have a quick lead to find the child and return them safely. Being prepared for the unthinkable act of your child being abducted by installing hidden cameras is much better than wishing later you had installed cameras!You can order a hidden camera and you can easily install it within the week!! Hidden cameras will make our children safer.
Life Insurance - Wise Investment to Protect Your Home or Excessive Caution? (19 Jun 2006) Life insurance is typically taken out to offer valuable financial protection for your family in the event of your death, upon which a payment is made to your financial beneficiaries, heirs or family members. The extent of this payment will depend on your insured sum and earnings.
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher (19 Jun 2006) Millions of people everyday rely on fire extinguishers to put out minor fires which start in the home. Fire extinguishers contain a powder which is known to instantly put out a fire and prevent it from spreading any further.
Hurricane Preparedness (19 Jun 2006) If you are about to get hit by a Hurricane are you prepared? Do you have enough plywood to board up your windows? Often the local lumber companies will be sold out. In fact if you wait till the last minute Home Depot will be out too.
How To Turn Thirty Dollar Web Camera Into Home Surveillance System (19 Jun 2006) Web cameras are really inexpensive these days. With no technical knowledge, you can hook up one or several camerass to your PC and create own surveillance system, much like CCTV (closed curcuit television).
Surveillance Camera Positioning (19 Jun 2006) It is a known fact that advertising is made to attract our eyes. Marketers work very hard to plant visual memories in your mind.
How to Buy a Safe for Your Home (19 Jun 2006) The first step is to determine who or where you will buy your safe from. There are many places to buy a safe today, you can buy from a "big box store", an office supply store, a furniture store, a hardware store, online, or even from a professional safe retailer or locksmith.
