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Emergencies

Frugal advice on preparing for emergencies, natural disasters,
fires, crime and more

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Burglars and Assaults

How to Frustrate a Burglar and Hold On to Your Precious Possessions, by Wendy Moyer  This article focuses on how to protect and hide a safe in your home.

The Pepper Spray: Self Defense Weapons for All, by Paul Wise    How to use pepper spray to defend yourself.

Carbon Monoxide

Better Safe Than Sorry, Tips for Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Winter, by LeAnn R. Ralph    Lots of tips to protect your from carbon monoxide.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms, by Ralph Winn   How to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Disasters and Storms

A Room with a Number, by Nikki Willhite   How to use your Buddy heater during a power outage and how to carefully choose a retirement home.

Disaster Preparedness: Essential Tips to Help You Prepare, by Diana Ennen  7 Essential things that you must do to prepare for disasters and emergencies.

Disaster Preparedness: The Essentials Of Emergency Supplies, by Rick Pedley   What you need to store to be prepared for emergencies.

How to Disaster Proof Prized Belongings, by Wendy Moyer  Advice on how to safeguard both your possessions and your personal financial records in case of a disaster.

Storm Preparedness:  Securing Outside Your Home, by Len Q.   What you should do to secure outside possessions from storm damage.

Surviving Storms, by Mark Sheppler   How to prepare for storms and what to do during them.

Quiet but Deadly: What Most People Don't Know About Killer Weather, by Rory Groves  Which weather conditions kill the most people and how to prepare for them.

The Untold Story of Hurricane Andrew, by Nikki Willhite   What life was really like after the tragedy of Hurricane Andrew.

Earthquakes

How to Prepare for Earthquakes, by Nikki Willhite  What everyone should do to prepare for a possible earthquake.

Emergencies

How to Limit the Cost of a House Emergency, by Bobby Buys   Preventive measures to guard against home emergencies.

Preparing Children for Emergencies, by Francesca Black  How to prepare your children and family for emergency situations.

Fires

15 Ways to Make Your Home Safe From Fires, by Heather Diodati   Fire prevention safety measures.

A Fire Safety Escape Plan Tells Everyone What To Do If Your Home Catches On Fire, by Ralph Winn   How to prepare your family in to leave the house in case of a fire.

Fire Prevention And Safety Tips You Must Live By, by D. Azogue   How to prevent home fires and what to do if you have one.

Fire Prevention in the Home, by Nikki Willhite   Safety tips in case of a home fire.

 

Fires (cont)

Learn Why Fire Hazards Are Worse During The Winter, by Michael Goldberg   Fire safety year round and the increased risk during winter months.

Simple Measures You Can Take to Save Your Home from Fire, by Sarah Simmons   Comprehensive fire prevention checklist.

Tips to Prevent Fire Damage, by Kevin Germain    How to prevent household fires.

First Aid

5 Important Tips To Creating A First-Aid Kit For Your Home, by Alex Daniels   A few tips on how to put a first-aid kit together.

13 Things Every First Aid Kit Should Have, by John Mclain   The most important items to put in a first aid kit.

Emergency Essentials: What You Should Always Keep in Stock, by Steven Magill   
Items you should have in your home in case of an emergency.

How To Choose The Best Emergency Supplies, by Mark Etinger   Things you need to have in a first aid kit in your home.

Food and Water

Emergency Food and Water, by Eric Holm    How to store extra water and food for emergencies.

Storing and Using Canned Meat, by Nikki Willhite    Meat to keep on hand for emergencies and quick meals.

Emergency Preparedness: Storing Food and Hunger, by Nikki Willhite  
A story of hunger at sea, and why we should store emergency food in our homes.

Using Dehydrated Food, by Nikki Willhite    How using dehydrated foods helps your budget, is convenient, and good for emergencies.

Insurance

Sudden and Accidental, by Nikki Willhite   How homeowner insurance claims work.

Power Outages

5 Important Tips To Preparing For A Power Outage, by Alex Daniels   Emergency preparation tips for loss of power.

The Day the Lights Went Out in Seattle, by Nikki Willhite  What happens if you are not prepared for an emergency and some emergency advice.

Misc

72-Hour Emergency Evacuation Kits, by Nikki Willhite    How to put together an emergency evacuation kit.

Emergency Supplies, by Nikki Willhite  
Storing Food and other Necessities for emergency situations.

Home Safe Home, by Nikki Willhite   How to keep your home as safe as possible from fires, emergencies, burglars, and pests.

Recovering After The Storm: Roof Repair Tips, by Mark Sheppler    How to deal with roof damage after a major storm.

Using Your Portable Generator Safely, by Mark Sheppler  The benefits and risks of using a portable generator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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