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Building a primary First Aid/Trauma kit

When people think First Aid what usually comes to mind is Band Aids and Antibiotic ointment in the bathroom or a small first aid kit. First Aids kits , for the most part, are sufficient. Taking it to the next level there are Trauma kits. These are used by First Responders like EMTs. They contain items in First Aid kits but much more. Think of them as a portable doctor's office. Both kits come in… [read more →]

Emergency Preparedness - Leaving your home

If there is a disaster or extreme situation to where you need to leave your home you want to make sure you have very specific plans as well as supplies. When I say disaster I mean things that happen naturally like an Earthquake or Flooding. When I say extreme situation I'm referring to what most people call "SHTF (Shit hit the fan)". This can be the power going out for extended periods… [read more →]

Emergency Preparedness - Every Day Carry (EDC)

A major part of Emergency Preparedness is having a certain mindset and items available to you at all times. This can come in all shapes and sizes depending on your daily lifestyle and environment. Basically you want to be prepared for an event no matter where you are. For example; if you work in the city and you commute to work every day. If something happened either at work or in between would… [read more →]