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A dangerous earthquake in San Francisco in the next 30 years?

by glassvisage

www.calstatela.edu The 1906 earthquake was historically large and devastating to the areas surrounding the San Andreas fault. While measures have been taken to prevent another such disaster in the future, not... published 4 months ago

0 comments    nature future san francisco

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It's Time To Prepare For Winter

by Marye Audet

When I was in elementary school this poem by Rachel Field was one that was read every autumn. Although days are still warm and harvesting is still in progress winter cold is on it's way. Animals are... published 13 months ago

2 comments    home how to save money

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The Financial Sky Is Falling

by Jerilee Wei

I grew up in the "duck and cover" generation and it wasn't pretty. Natural disasters, rumors of war, war, and financial hardships all were a reality of the era. In today's uncertain times, new disasters, natural and man-made seem to loom ahead.... published 2 months ago

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Doomsday Preparation. Things To Keep On Hand For Survival

by doodlebugs

Doomsday can mean different things to different people. For some it means the end of the world and for others such as those in New Orleans it can just feel like the end of the world. There are many scenarios... published 6 weeks ago

2 comments    survival doomsday preparedness

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Earthquake preparation tips

by glassvisage

A mega-earthquake is certainly something one should prepare for, as such a disaster can cause inexplicable damage and harm. While one cannot completely be protected from natural disasters, there are things... published 4 months ago

1 comment    life tips safety

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What is Peak Oil?

by JOReilly

A few years ago, I read an article on Salon.com about a phenomenon called "Peak Oil". Basically, it followed a group of activists who believed that oil production in the world had already or would soon reach... published 4 months ago

5 comments    advice education finance

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September is Preparedness Month

by miterite

The Your Neighborhood Watch will be debuting next month, along with Homeland Security's designating Sept as Preparedness month. In the newsletter you will find information to assist everyone who wishes to... published 13 months ago

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FEMA: The Rise and Fall of a Great Idea

by Marye Audet

Apparently FEMA officials forgot something while they were preparing for a rapidly organized news conference on Friday, October 26, 2007. One tiny, but important detail was overlooked it seems; the... published 11 months ago

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