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How to Contact One Another in a Disaster

Your family disaster plan should include specifics on how to contact one another in the event of a disaster. All family members, including children, should know what to do, as well as any regular caregivers or babysitters (especially in the case of babies or young children). When disaster strikes, your family may not be together. Some may be at work or school or at a number or various activities or at the homes of friends. Making sure that everyone is safe an accounted for is usually the first priority for families. During a disaster, it may be easier to make … Continue reading →

When Disaster Strikes

One great aspect of being a member of the church is the way that the ward gathers together when disaster strikes. This can be a small disaster that affects just one member or a larger disaster that affects the entire ward or stake. It is great because the entire ward works together to provide the help that is needed. Additionally wards and stakes will reach out to help neighboring areas when it comes to disaster relief and clean up. We also do not limit our help to just those who are members of the church. The home teaching and visiting … Continue reading →

Things Homeowners Can Do Before An Earthquake Strikes.

Insurance policies are only one part of managing personal risk. The most important tool we have for protecting our families and our finances is to be prepared for the unexpected. Earthquakes happen and in most cases without warning. Unlike many other natural disasters earthquakes typically come suddenly. Homeowners may want to follow some basic safety tips which may reduce the damage or personal injury risks in the event of an earthquake: Strap and fasten gas appliances, water heaters, and other types of fixtures securely. In most areas the gas company will safety check your appliances and give you information about … Continue reading →

Getting Ready for Hurricane Sandy: Essentials to Have on Hand

Hurricane Sandy is bearing down on the US East Coast today, and it’s likely to move inland, sweeping up toward Canada over the next 72 hours. There’s a huge population in the storm’s path. While many have been evacuated, others will be riding out the storm at home. What should you have in your home to prepare? Store enough water for at least 72 hours, as you may be without potable water for that long. If you don’t have stored water on hand, place tap water into temporary containers such as lined bins and bottles. Check to make sure that … Continue reading →

The Dreaded Car Nap

I’m sure there are millions of Moms, like me, that would agree that the nap your child takes in the car can ruin your entire day. I am a schedule abiding Mom. We do meal time, and nap time like clock work around here. It makes my life predictable, and it works like a charm on my kids. The only exception is when we are traveling, or have company that we don’t follow things so closely. But, your life can begin to feel a little constricted when you have an infant that takes 2, sometimes 3 naps a day. How … Continue reading →

Amazing Arrangements

You’ve chosen your favorite pictures, bought the frames and are ready to build a photo wall. Now what? Creating a cohesive and attractive wall of framed photos is like trying to build a puzzle without a guide. One of the easiest ways to create a photo wall masterpiece is to hang a large framed or canvas photo in the center and arrange smaller-sized images around it. By using the large picture as the focal point you could even add collage frames with multiple photos around it, provided you leave about two to three inches of space between each of the … Continue reading →

Emergency Kit

Every time I walk into my basement I feel a little guilty. I live in Utah, pretty much the preparedness capital of America and I am unprepared. I think part of that is that I don’t know what I’m preparing for and the second thing holding me back is that I tend to overwhelm myself. If three days of food is good a month would be better. No, wait! I better get a year! So I overwhelm myself with the sheer volume of stuff I think I need to keep my family safe. Then I worry about us being in … Continue reading →

How to Pick an Emergency Contact

Designating an emergency contact is a very important part in the plan to disaster proof your home and your family. This step can take as little as five minutes, although it is easy to overlook, and most people ignore it. Here is what you need to know in order to pick an emergency contact. Get this step done, if you want to be really prepared for potential emergencies and disaster. What will you do if an emergency strikes and you can’t get any information about what is happening? What will you do if your family members are in different locations, … Continue reading →

Vacation Reminders

Summer is winding down and for many families that means taking one last getaway before the chaos of a new school year starts. Whether you are planning a road trip to the beach or you’re jetting off to a major theme park, you’ll want to cover all your bases. In addition to packing as efficiently as possible and getting the kids geared up for the haul, you’ll also want to take steps to protect your home while you are away. For starters, don’t use social media to inform the world that you will be flying to Orlando and your home … Continue reading →

When Homeowners Insurance is Not Enough

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A standard homeowners insurance policy can help you repair damage to your home, and to replace items that were stolen from it. However, this type of policy doesn’t provide you with financial protection for damages caused by the wrath of mother nature. Instead, there are a variety of other insurance policies that can help. Just make sure you buy the right kind of insurance before a disaster strikes. What happens if an earthquake strikes, and damages your home? A typical homeowners policy, like the kind you probably purchased when you got your mortgage, will not cover damages due to an … Continue reading →