Scientists have not yet really determined a way to predict an earthquake. That is why, when a strong earthquake strikes, a lot of people get injured, or even killed, and properties are damaged. The only thing we can do, if we live in an area near fault lines, is to be prepared everyday for such […]
We never know what the providence has in store for us. The best thing we humans can do is to remain prepared against any natural disasters or unfavorable incidents. Nowadays, insurance provides financial protection against losses for persons or businesses. Over the years, the domain has expanded to encompass almost every type of disaster that […]
When it comes to emergency preparedness, it’s easy to get lulled into a sense of complacency. It’s difficult to face the reality that disaster could strike close to home, even though we’ve witnessed the devastation that comes from disasters like Hurricane Katrina, the Asian tsunami, the tornado that flattened a Kansas town, and terrorist attacks […]
Are your finances strong enough to repair damages to your home and possessions caused by earthquakes? Unless you’re wealthy, repairing damages to your home and possessions caused by earthquakes might pose strain on your finances, and let’s face it – damages caused by an earthquake are usually serious enough to need immediate repairing. Unfortunately, most […]
Emergency preparedness items have become a staple supply in many homes in the United States. Many home owners have now realized the importance of getting prepared for the worse times and as they always say, better be safe than sorry. You have gathered in your customized bag all necessary emergency preparedness items: flashlights, matches, food, […]
The year 1906 was a determining factor in how future resident of the San Francisco area would live their lives. Will they be able to sleep peacefully at night knowing that anything can happen between the time they slept and the time they will be awake. But the question for most people is the possibility […]
Earthquakes are among the most devastating natural disasters. What makes it more annihilating is the fact that there is no precise way of predicting when an earthquake may occur. The most effective tactic to minimize the effects of earthquakes in human lives is to make adequate earthquake emergency preparations. During an earthquake, you will feel […]
March 11, 2011: Japan was struck by an 8.9 magnitude quake and aftershocks shook Japan for several days with magnitudes as high as 7.1. It was a reminder for all mortals that nature cannot be controlled by man despite his best efforts and proves that it is unpredictable. Disasters can happen, kill people by the […]
When you feel that the surrounding is rattling and the house is shaking in unusual way, you know that something is wrong underneath the earth’s surface. Quakes or earthquakes are without a doubt one of the most dreaded natural disasters. In fact, it’s even worse than typhoons or hurricanes. Although seismographs can detect the slightest […]