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Many of us know the importance of first aid training and supplies. We may even have some over-the-counter medicines and bandages in our disaster supply kit. But before you can help others, you need to care for your own mental, emotional, and physical wellness. If you were to stop somebody on the street and ask them, “What are the pillars …
In April, we focus on the Great Utah ShakeOut and emergency communication. As we’re preparing for the biggest earthquake drill in the state, you might ask, “Will mobile phones work in an earthquake or other disaster?” The answer is … maybe. If your phone doesn’t lose power, if the cell towers are still functioning, and if the networks are not …
Local, national, and global events often affect you in unexpected ways. Inflation is one way you can be affected financially. To prepare for the future, people often make investments in things that hold value. They invest in the stock market, land, and in precious metals. Historically, people have also invested in salt, spices, silk, and even tulip bulbs! I saw …
It’s inevitable. Every time there’s a warning that an emergency or bad weather is imminent, grocery store shelves are emptied within hours. The essentials of toilet paper, disposable diapers, food, and water all disappear. People panic buy, often taking more than they need, and others are completely left without. One thing we teach at Be Ready Utah, is that when …
FEMA is looking for a few youth who are excited about preparedness and want to be leaders. FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council members have an opportunity to share their enthusiasm for, and ideas and opinions about, promoting emergency preparedness and inspiring people to take action. The application period for the 2022 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) just opened on January 24, 2022. …
