The Importance of Being Financially Prepared for Emergency Situations
Emergency situations and natural disasters are inherently stressful for anyone who has to or has ever had to face them. At Sustain Supply Co., we continuously discuss the importance of making sure your emergency bags are ready for any situation, but, today, we want to talk about something just as important: being prepared financially. Household Information
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
Indoor and Outdoor Storm Safety Tips
All thunderstorms can produce lightening, which is why we want you to know how to best prepare yourself for them both inside and outside of your home. The most important thing you can do during a storm is stay updated on the weather, either by radio or television or online. One of the most important tips
Preparing for a Flood in Your Area
Floods can come quickly and without much warning. They are typically the result of rain, snow, storms, storm surges, and overflows of dams and other water systems. Floods can cause a range of issues: from power outages and transportation hazards to building damages and landslides. If you know you’re at risk for flooding in your area,
Preparing for Natural Disasters with Children with Medical Issues
Natural disasters already present a large threat to the population’s wellbeing, but for those who have a child or multiple children with some form of medical issue natural disasters prove to be even more dangerous. For most families, last minute preparations can be sufficient to ensure safety during a natural disaster, but for those with
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
Avoid An Evacuation Nightmare
We’ve all been in bumper to bumper traffic, moving what seems to be inches at a time, whether on the way to a sporting event or just during the morning commute to work. Traffic jams are awful, they can make a thirty minute drive last hours, and create headaches for everyone involved. And that’s just
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,
Storm season is upon us
Storm season is upon us and if history is any indication, it’s time to start game planning your disaster and relief scenarios now. As violent Tornados become more frequent in the midwest and hurricane season encroaches in the south east, making the proper preparations before the last minute is the best way to provide safety
Emergency Packing: Additional Items to Consider
Creating your own emergency survival bag can be a bit overwhelming. How much water do you need, how many servings of food, and, since everything you own won’t fit in a back pack, what do you absolutely need to include? That’s just one of the reasons we decided on creating our award-winning survival bags. Reduce