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Imagine facing a sudden power outage, a natural disaster, or an unexpected evacuation order. These events are impossible to predict. They happen when you least expect them, but you can prepare for emergencies. Certain tools and supplies help you be self-sufficient in a disaster scenario. Being prepared means storing and maintaining recommended items that get you through an emergency. When you&rsq

More than 90% of public schools have a written plan for the following emergencies: active shooters, natural disasters, suicide threats or incidents, pandemic disease, and bomb threats. These plans are needed since natural disaster damage is only increasing. 67% of public schools reported at least one violent incident in 2021-22, and between 1969 and May 2022, annual school shootings increased over

Screaming sirens. Flashing lights. A life hanging in the balance. As a first responder, you know that every second counts. When it comes to critical incidents, the difference between life and death can be measured in mere minutes. For someone in cardiac arrest, every 60-second delay in CPR reduces their chance of survival by a staggering 10%. And for those with traumatic injuries, uncontrolled bl

Around 15 workers suffer fatal incidents every day due to occupational hazards. Many of these employees work in transportation, and some are the result of homicide, but no workplace is exempt from everyday dangers. From natural disasters to active shooter situations to fires, the chance for disruption and potential injuries is never zero. Without proper planning and the right tools, employees are