Getting Ready: Essential Items for Student Safety 1.) Social/Nightlife and Out & About Pepper spray and personal alarm — Both are small, easy to carry (available as keychains), range in cost from about $10 to $25, and can not only help alert others to a need for assistance, but deter/delay […]
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Home Maintenance — Prepare & Repair With severe weather seasons on their way, bringing heavy – at times, torrential rains, we think it’s time to have a look at the importance of having properly installed, free-flowing gutters (and! maybe even some gutter guards!) … ____________________________ Why are gutters important? […]
Has your county been granted a disaster area tax extension? Residents and businesses in disaster-affected counties have been granted tax filing extensions by the IRS. See below for a list of specific 2023 extension due dates – by state/county. NOTE: It is recommended that you contact your local/state tax office, […]
We’ve seen a lot of questions from students & families around the web about campus COVID-19 protocols, and the best ways for students to access COVID-19 testing. What are your college’s campus/class protocols? Every college or university is different concerning COVID-19 protocols. However, three main COVID questions span the academic […]
#1: Make sure you (still) have homeowners insurance (video below) – Attorney Joseph Piacun, who has been handling Hurricane Ida claims since 2021 says, “The most important thing people should check, first of all, is that they do in fact have insurance coverage right now. With all the hurricanes hitting […]
Table of Contents Swarming Season: Where & When FAQ-Do termites in my home mean I have an infestation? Termite Types & Species FAQ-What’s the difference between flying ants and termites? Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Termite Damage? Termites: “The Other Natural Disaster” Prevention: Keep termites out & away FAQ-How much does […]
Happy Mother’s Day . . . Thanks for always looking out for us, Moms ❤️ Self-Care: “New Moms (ALL Moms): Taking care” – https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/new-moms-taking-care Story: “Disaster relief becomes mother-daughter ministry” – https://baptistcourier.com/2021/05/disaster-relief-becomes-mother-daughter-ministry/ Blog: “Supply Lists for Every Family & Household” – https://disaster.guide/2022/05/08/supply-lists-for-every-family-household/ Thoughts: “Did Working Mothers Give Birth To Disaster […]
The Basics: 5-day water supply (at least 1 gallon per person/per day) 5-day supply of non-perishable foods (dried fruit, canned fish, peanut butter, protein bars, etc.) Manual can opener ; “Mess kits”… (and/or paper plates, cups, utensils) Paper towels, wet wipes At least a 2-week supply of prescription meds (plus […]
Hello All! Spring has almost sprung, and if you’re along the Gulf Coast like we are, then you know we’ve been blessed with a mostly mild winter, with more warm weather to come — but this is only part of the reason we suggest dedicating a portion of the next […]
Check Latest Warnings from NWS: https://www.weather.gov/ Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 — With a potential “bomb cyclone” approaching the Northeast this weekend, we at disaster.guide thought some preparedness tips for freezing temperatures was a good topic to cover. First, let’s take a look at how to keep you and your loved […]
Greetings! We here at disaster.guide, like many of you reading this, have spent some time during this final week of 2021 reflecting upon the events that shaped our lives this year, and the goals which we were able to reach during our 6-month startup period – along with some goals […]