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Book Club: The Things That Keep Us Here
This month the Book Club read The Things That Keep Us Here by Carla Buckley.
12/26/2024
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Book Club: The Prepper’s Blueprint
This month we read The Prepper’s Blueprint by Tess Pennington.
12/29/2022
Preparedness & Survival
Emergency Radio Communications
When phone and data systems go offline during a disaster, people can communicate via HAM radio. This video addresses amateur radio, why is it used, certifications and equipment needed, and how to join the community of 2.5 million hams across the world. John Kochan will introduce you to Emergency Radio Communications, the different radio services that exist, how amateur radios operate, and how you can get started with HAM radio.
08/08/2020
Preparedness & Survival
Chainsaw 101
In this video, John Kochan provides an overview of chainsaw selection, operation, maintenance and safety, with an emphasis on chainsaw usage in a post disaster environment. Many post-disaster injuries occur when people use chainsaws inappropriately. Learn how to avoid those mistakes.
08/08/2020
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Your Family Preparedness Plan
Part of being a good first responder for your family is to anticipate situations that you may have to address and ensure that you have the tools and knowledge to prevail in an emergency. This article discusses how you can be prepared to hunker down with your family when you need to shelter in place.
03/17/2020
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Help! My Wife Hates Guns
I’m always surprised when I receive emails from men about their marriages although it happens pretty regularly. Sharing a household, finances, and parenting is usually easier when you have a shared value system, and some partnerships are stressed over the presence of firearms in the home. Several men have reached out for help in talking with their wives about guns. I can maybe try to provide a new perspective to help bridge the divide.
02/27/2018
Family & Storage
Practice Your Emergency Plan
In this situation, the injured competitor had a minor wound that was able to be dressed quickly with minimal blood loss, shock, and risk of infection. However, if the wound been worse, or if there not been trauma kits immediately available, the competitor could have died. This underscores the importance of having a detailed emergency plan, rehearsing it, and discussing it at every event.
07/11/2017
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AG & AG Travel Checklist
You have booked your trip, arranged for your furbabies, stressed about your children, thought about having your mail stopped and plants watered by a friend. There are a few more things you can do before you leave to ensure you have a calm experience and a safe trip.
12/10/2016
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Traveling with a Trauma Kit
If you carry a gun or knife you seek out training, but basic first aid and trauma kit training are so important and often forgotten.
09/14/2016
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Creating a Family Emergency Plan
In our society today, the topic of emergency planning is often wrapped around an active shooter. While the odds of an active shooter situation for
03/21/2016