Preparedness

In a day and age that experiences volatility worldwide in areas such as business, politics, economics, military, and even Mother Nature, it is vital for individuals and families to actively participate in their own preparedness efforts.

Preparedness comes in many forms. Physical, mental, spiritual, financial; at its most basic level, preparedness is the responsibility of each capable member of society. Preparedness needs that should be accounted for include staying physically fit, receiving an adequate education in order to be a productive member of society, obtaining spiritual, philosophical, and practical insight on how to conduct your affairs, and saving for a rainy day.

Bloggers weighing in on preparedness issues take the emergency preparedness angle as well as offering tips on becoming self sufficient.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Preparedness”

• Napolitano Warns of Threat From al-Qaeda Sympathizers in U.S.

  
  Homeland Security News — Authority: 483
  In one of her strongest statements to date on the threat of terrorism in the US, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday night that al-Qaeda followers are indeed inside the U.S. and would like to attack targets here and in other countries. Something we’ve been saying for quite some time.The ...
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• Decisions, Decisions

  
  BLACKFIVE — Authority: 665
  No, not a commentary on the war and leadership, but making and acting on same.  Like Jimbo, I want to let you know that I am trying to blog a bit more regularly at my place as well.  Ive just put up a small post on preparedness , and am even starting to do some travel and food/beverage blogging again (see ...
  17 hours ago

• State of preparedness was eased during regular meeting

  
  Mongolia Business and Mongolian Daily Business News — Authority: 132
  A number of infected with the H1N1 virus rose to 1,165 overall, of which 793 in Ulaanbaatar city and 372 in countryside provinces reports the press and information service of the Ministry of Health. The death toll of the A/H1N1 flu virus rose to 24 this morning in Mongolia. The government made a decision at ...
  19 hours ago

• Most Dangerous US Earthquake Hot Spots Beyond California

  
  Bible Prophecy In The News — Authority: 129
  The biggest earthquakes in the country are not in California. A much greater hazard, at least in terms of sheer magnitude, exists to the north of the San Andreas Fault where the ocean crust is being forced beneath the North American continent.Known as the Cascadia Subduction Zone, this 680-mile long stretch of ...
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• The Gift For Those Who Have Everything...

  
  Cross Blog: Award-winning Red Cross news and views from Oregon and beyond — Authority: 133
  My parents are the pinnacles of preparedness. Over the holiday weekend, I got to spend some time with them in SW Portland, right in the midst of "boil water" territory . Not only did they have several gallons of water in the garage (plenty to meet the needs of all the guests that were in town, actually), they also ...
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• Accessibility Resources

  
  Bringing Health Information to the Community (BHIC) — Authority: 432
  Emergency Preparedness Videos in ASL, documents in Braille and large print http://www.accessibleemergencyinfo.com On the website you will find videos with ASL interpreters advising how to prepare for 18 Topics. The videos also have an audible voice over and text appearing along side the interpreter. Along with the ...
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• Day 1: Food Storage Christmas (eprep)

  
  Food Storage Made Easy — Authority: 466
  The best way to start a Food Storage, is with Emergency Preparedness. In fact, it’s one of the most popular reasons why people decide to get going on a Food Storage in the first place. Help someone start out their journey right- with some of the following ideas: Emergency Preparedness Plan Print out our ...
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• Center for Domestic Preparedness Offers Training Courses

  
  Homeland Security News — Authority: 483
  The Center for Domestic Preparedness ‘CDP’ has posted it’s course schedule for the 1st Quarter of 2010. Many emergency responders may not realize this valuable resource is available and that the transportation, training, meals and lodging are fully funded by the DHS.Plan now to train at the nation’s premier ...
  2 days ago

• Manhunt: Google Wave for Community (Emergency?) Communication

  
  Eagle Dawg Blog — Authority: 417
  What can I possibly write except that I am so sorry that 4 officers of the peace who were working on their laptops in a coffee shop just as thousands of us do daily were killed apparently because of the uniforms they wore yesterday? There are no words. My heart hurts for their families. May justice be served swiftly, ...
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• Packaging Your Food Properly.

  
  Free Recipes — Authority: 133
  Packaging the food is an important part of food storage. There are many types of containers you can use for these purposes. If you are going to store food below zero degrees, you may use an assortment of plastic containers that were specifically manufactured for this. Most kitchenware stores have them. Plastic ...
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• Protect Your Food With Food Storage.

  
  Free Recipes — Authority: 133
  There are many modern factors that can make us go back to some old practices that out grandparents used. In case of some emergency, like natural or man-made disaster, the community might be left on its own for awhile. The local emergency providers may only get to you in about three days to assist you in case of ...
  2 days ago

• Sirens in the Fog

  
  On the Fringe — Authority: 119
  From my office at Linyi airport I hear various sirens – sirens that are recognizable as police and ambulance. What is going on? The windows in my office look directly into our school’s aircraft hangar, but I cannot see any further. Couldn’t see further if I wanted to anyway, as this morning a thick fog covers ...
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• Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-30

  
  Homeland Security News — Authority: 483
  Dr Aafia Siddiqui – al Qaedas Mystery Woman : Homeland Security News http://bit.ly/5U3rTN #Man Pleads Guilty To Impersonating NSA Agent : Homeland Security News http://bit.ly/4DpAi5 #Navy SEALs Face Charges In Capture of Wanted Terrorist : Homeland Security News http://bit.ly/6Jl8te #Investigators: Kentucky Census ...
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• Boil Order Tests Portlanders Preparedness

  
  Cross Blog: Award-winning Red Cross news and views from Oregon and beyond — Authority: 133
  This weekend, the Portland Water Bureau tested your emergency preparedness. On Saturday, PWB announced that residents on Portlands westside needed to boil their water, thanks to some e.coli contamination. Read more here. By Sunday, the boil order was lifted , but not before many reports of bottled water ...
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• Swine flu winding down but vaccine still important

  
  Security Debrief - a blog of homeland security news and analysis — Authority: 526
  Swine flu winding down but vaccine still important - Homeland1.comWith swine flu ebbing and immunizations still maddeningly hard to find, one might be tempted to ask: Why bother to even look for vaccine? Experts say the answer, at least in part, is that the disease almost certainly will come back this winter - as ...
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• CYBER MONDAY: Emergency Preparedness Sales

  
  Food Storage Made Easy — Authority: 466
  SALE ITEM: Food Storage Made Easy eBook Binders For 2 DAYS ONLY (until 12:00 midnight MST Tuesday night) you can purchase one of our Binder eBooks at a $5 discount! If you don’t like waiting for your next BabySteps Checklist to come out, now is your chance to grab the entire set plus all of the additional ...
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• John Shea/FEMA Social Media: Go Online To Get Prepared, Share Info & Learn From Others (’What Should We Tell The Public?’ Video Series)

  
  In Case Of Emergency, Read Blog — Authority: 130
  This edition of the “What Should We Tell The Public?” video series features John Shea who manages FEMA’s extensive social media effort. In the segment, Shea urges the public to look online to find information about preparing for emergencies as well as to share info and learn from others. He recommends citizens ...
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• Pluto-Saturn Preparedness Kit #7: 7 Projects for a Safer Future

  
  Sky Writer — Authority: 466
  ©11-30-2009 by Donna Cunningham, MSW  We all know that excessive worry can sap our strength and weaken our capacity to cope with challenge. I do believe, however, that’s there’s such a thing as productive worry. That’s the kind based on realistic perceptions of danger and backed by solid, effective action. ...
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• Assembly Member Micah Kellner To Host NYC Emergency Preparedness Presentation On December 1 - Is Roosevelt Island Prepared?

  
  ROOSEVELT ISLANDER — Authority: 500
  You Tube Video Of Ready NY Go Bag Assembly Member Micah Kellner reports : On December 1st, I will be hosting, along with the American Red Cross of Greater New York and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, a free emergency preparedness presentation that aims to teach New York City residents how to create a ...
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• Ammo prices.

  
  View From The Porch — Authority: 426
  When I go to the range, I always drag my ammunition along packed loose in ammo cans. Last Sunday I shot the .22LR can completely dry and had to borrow a handful or two from Bobbi. We stopped by Gander Mountain on the way home, and I picked up a 550rd carton of Federal, but 550 rounds makes a thin layer on the bottom ...
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