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What if Sandy had been a Volcano?

Posted on November 4, 2012 by hawaiibeprepared

Watching the aftermath of Sandy, my heart goes out to all the people affected by the storm, for lost loved ones, lost homes and lost treasures. So much has been tragically wiped away. But this blog is about emergency preparedness, … Continue reading →

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September is National Preparedness Month

Posted on September 1, 2012 by hawaiibeprepared

In the wake of Hurricane Isaac, President Obama has declared September National Preparedness Month. It’s a good time to take another look at your family’s state of disaster readiness. If you live on Oahu, a Preparedness EXPO sponsored by FEMA, … Continue reading →

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Surviving an Earthquake: the Triangle of Life

Posted on April 18, 2011 by hawaiibeprepared

Growing up on the East Coast, I never experienced any earthquakes. My parents, who still live there, to this day have never felt a quake. But in 1992, I moved to Los Angeles. (In fact I arrived in April of … Continue reading →

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Bugging Out: Emergency Preparedness Kits

Posted on April 2, 2011 by hawaiibeprepared

There are innumerable scenarios in which you might have to quickly grab a bag and get out of dodge.  Is a tsunami on its way to your beachfront bungalow?  Did a large earthquake just render your apartment building uninhabitable?  Is … Continue reading →

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