Disaster Dave | Survival For The Rest Of Us | “Supplies List” Every so often when a major storm is reminding Gulf Coast residents why they should consider relocating, you will find F.E.M.A. reminding people how to...
Read More“Ready Kids” None of us would consider going on any kind of road trip without a spare tire. Few women would entertain leaving the house without their purse. Just in case. If you are low on Band-Aids at your house,...
Read MorePaperwork Paperwork A very big part of disaster preparedness has nothing to do with food, water, ammunition or first aid supplies. Some years back Hurricane Katrina blew in off the Gulf of Mexico forcing the hasty evacuation of...
Read More“Gear Check” Two weeks ago, a snow storm swept through our region leaving stranded motorists, downed trees and power lines in its wake. Traffic was at a standstill in some areas for up to sixteen hours waiting for...
Read MoreLate Winter Storm Usually this time of year the Southwestern corner of Oregon is brushing off the last of winter, settling in for a few more weeks of coastal rains and looking ahead to some springtime. A few gardeners will get...
Read More“Maps” One sure way to get a blank stare from a young person these days is to hand them an old fashioned road map and ask them to navigate for you. On a recent road trip to Northern California, I asked my twelve...
Read MoreWhat’s In Your Trunk? A well-known TV ad always asks the question, “What’s in your wallet?” Every year we get reports of motorists stranded along the road because of weather conditions. All across the nation, reports of icy...
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