Cooking Safety

Cooking brings family and friends together, provides an outlet for creativity and can be relaxing. But did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries? Ranges or cooktops cause 62% of home fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn how to stay safe with these  … Read more

Backup Water

This month’s goal: Have enough water on-hand for your family to last 3 days. This should be about 3 gallons per person (one gallon per person per day). During a power outage you may find yourself without a way to get water. Your water supply can also become unsafe to drink. Both private wells and  … Read more

Make A Plan

This month’s goal: When an emergency happens, you may have to decide what to do very quickly. By planning ahead, it will be easier to make the right decisions when the worst happens. Talking about disasters can be scary, especially with children, or with someone who may have difficulty coping with daily life. Be open  … Read more