Helping you save yourself throughout life
Helping you save yourself throughout life
This week I go over another app designed to alert you in case of an event or disaster that is impacting your area: the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) app. Last week wrote about the American Red Cross Emergency Alerts…
This week and next week I am going to talk about two apps you should have on your smartphone: American Red Cross Emergency Alerts FEMA Both apps are available for free on the iOS App Store and the Google Play…
Uncommonly Common these days I remember growing up in the 70s and 80s before weather forecasting was what it is today. I also remember that extreme weather was a rare occurrence and when it was expected, people took notice. Sure…
As the west continues to wither due to extreme temperatures and a megadrought, the wildfire season is kicking into high gear thanks to all the dead and dry fuel. I figured it was a good time to talk about my…
I thought this week would be a good time to discuss trail snacks. A couple weeks ago I encouraged you to get outdoors and do some hiking. One of the things I recommended you always bring with you is food…
It’s that time of year. Days are getting longer and warmer and people are itching to get back outdoors. Hiking is one of the easiest outdoor activities to get started with. You don’t need a ton gear or any special…
Water bottles today are as ubiquitous as air. You would be hard pressed to find someone that didn’t own any. There are so many water bottles available from an unknown number of manufacturers but some are better than others. The…
This month I want to take a look at portable lighting. It is something that everyone should have regardless if you are preparing for a disaster or not. At some point you are going to need a flashlight for something. …