WASHINGTON –Citing current wildfires in Southern California and several storms impacting coastal regions, the U.S. Small Business Administration is encouraging Americans to be prepared. In a message posted today on YouTube, Administrator Karen G. Mills reminds the public about National Preparedness Month and the devastating effects of disaster, encouraging everyone to develop and implement disaster preparedness plans. “There’s a tendency to think that a large-scale disaster is not going t

Don’t be a Dummy, be Hurricane Ready by Steve ThibeaultIf you live along the Gulf Coast or the East Coast of the United States you must always be hurricane ready. Many people underestimate the power of one of these storms, yet we have seen over the past few years the result of its lethal force when a hurricane or strong tropical storm strikes the coastline of the USA.Hurricane Katrina was the most costly mega storm to hit the USA , with a high death toll projected by some as being many

by Sara Shea To ensure your survival during times of crisis, there is one thing that can truly help: preparedness. And to be able to fully prepare yourself in times of crisis you should have a long-term food storage plan. When preparing for a disaster, you should make sure that you prioritize long-term food storage since this will sustain you during tough times. Disasters can strike unexpectedly. You can’t predict when it’s going to hit so you need to prepare for it. Typhoons, storms, floo

With an ice storm expected to continue through Schuylkill County this afternoon, the county’s emergency coordinator said such storms can not only slicken roads, but also knock down power lines, cut heating to homes and challenge everyone’s daily routine.