4 Things You Need to Know About Storm Surges
We are all too aware of the destruction hurricanes can cause, but do you know just how devastating the surges created by these storms can be to you, your home, and your family? A storm surge is water from the ocean that is pushed towards the shore, usually by hurricane force winds. Storm surges happen quickly
Where to Get Information Before, During, and After a Disaster
Unpredictability comes hand in hand with the weather. Although there are experts who can attempt to broadcast rain and shine, no report is made with full confidence. While this is less relevant in situations involving temperature or rain, in the event of a natural disaster, knowing its general direction can save countless lives. Constantly being
The Importance of an Emergency Blanket
In the face of any natural disaster or severe weather event, it is always important to have an emergency pack at the ready for when things turn sour. The most common items that come to mind are water, food, batteries, first-aid supplies, and lighting. An important item that commonly gets overlooked, is an emergency blanket,
The 4 Phases of Emergency Management
Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery are the 4 phases of emergency management that work to reduce the damage and fallout that occur after an emergency or natural disaster. This is a continuous cycle of strategic planning and action for local, state, and federal governments. The 4 phases help to fulfil emergency management responsibilities in order
What Does it Mean to Prep for Disaster?
Sustain was created with the ultimate goal to simplify and streamline the preparation process, while offering high quality products & items at a price that just makes sense. We wanted to take the guesswork out of assessing family needs in emergency scenarios, while offering greater value than trying to piece together an emergency kit via
Our Top 4 Recommended Preparedness Podcasts from Sustain Supply Company
As a Sustain reader, you probably come to us for updates, news, and more information we provide on our blog. That being said, we want to shine light on others who have great insight and knowledge when it comes to preparation and disaster. Here are our top 4 preparedness podcasts that are available on iTunes
Being Prepared at School
We rarely are given warnings when emergencies happen. To make matters worse, emergencies don’t always happen when you’re at home with your family. Oftentimes, disasters happen when you’re at work or away from home. At Sustain, we continue to preach the importance of having a plan in place when the lights shut off and the
The Seattle Times
“The SUSTAIN Supply kit is a top-of-the line emergency kit with food, water, lights and tools for two ($199) or four people ($299, both at amazon.com or sustain.com), for 72 hours.” Heather Kretzer, a health consultant for the Florida Department of Health in Panama City, lives near the water. But the most recent call for an
The Ultimate DIY Bug-Out Bag
When disaster strikes, this gear will help you make it through From certain angles, it looks like we’re hanging over the precipice. Climate change–fueled disasters like monster hurricanes, megafires, and 100-year droughts are becoming ever more frequent. A solar superstorm could wipe out the grid, the New Madrid fault might go at any moment, and, of
Mountain Weekly News Review of Essential2 kit
Storms are happening near-annually, wildfire season lasts 11 months out of the year, hurricanes are smashing up and down both coasts and all of our fault lines and volcanoes are overdue for a cataclysmic event while temblors have been popping up in places you’d never expect. Throw in terrorism (both homegrown and foreign-influenced) and if