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How to Prepare for a Pandemic
Over thousands of years, pandemics have been a part of human history, and that one will happen again. TIME estimates that microbes grow approximately 40 million times faster than humans. One tiny virus may evolve in a way that stretches our immune systems quickly and fully devastates the human population around the world.
Planning for a pandemic is like planning for other crises such as a long-term power outage or natural disaster, but some key differences do occur in a pandemic. Let's discuss what you can do to brace your family for a pandemic, on a budget.
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Debunking the Top Five Tornado Myths
Tornadoes can be obscured, or even made completely invisible, due to rain or nearby clouds. We tend to want to see things for ourselves—seeing is believing—and almost every popular depiction of tornadoes, they stand out dramatically. The truth is, you may not be able to see a tornado before it’s on top of you. Tornadoes very often coincide with heavy rain and dark clouds that makes them difficult or impossible to spot—until it’s too late. -
Ten First Aid Kit Essentials
A well-stocked first aid kit is an essential item for anyone concerned with disaster or survival preparedness. We take a look below at ten essentials every first aid kit should contain. You’ll want to keep everything in a water-proof box and store it cool, dark place.
