FEMA guide every family should have.
Generators are important, but do you know the risks of using them in emergencies?

Vegas Trailer Supply: Outdoor Living, Lodge Dutch Ovens, Volcano Cookstoves, Camping Supplies, Preparedness Links, Solar for Emergencies Web Log, Solar Cookers, Solar Water Distillers, Articles, Emergency Info, and more. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada

For safety, on your RV, keep your solar panels flat on the roof.
Visit this web log that is updated frequently. Solar for Emergencies.
Did you know that the Global Sun Oven is an ideal preparedness item?

Outdoor Living:
Vegas Trailer Supply carries; Lodge Dutch Ovens, Volcano Cookstoves, Camp Chef cookstoves, Rocky Mountain cookstoves, Cast Iron supplies, Dutch oven cookbooks, and other outdoor living products that can be used for emergency preparedness. When making preparedness plans it is important to obtain items that you can use and enjoy during non-emergencies.

Products and links to help your family have fun outdoors and prepare for emergencies at the same time. Links to national emergency and preparedness sites.

Emergency Preparedness

'Are You Ready' 
Download this FEMA Guide to Citizen Preparedness. Prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in light of the many recent terrorist threats and natural disasters.

'Safer Lighting with Solar'
Solar energy can mean safer lighting when the power goes out. Concepts not readily available in solar or preparedness publications are discussed in this article.

'Safer Cooking with Solar'
Learn why a solar cooker can add to the safety of your family and lessen stress during emergency utility disruptions.

'Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration'
A discussion on using solar devices for heating, cooling and refrigeration.

Remembering the victims and families of September 11, 2001

Remembering the victims of 9-11

Solar for Emergencies Web Log
Discusses important preparedness topics, including using solar devices to keep your family safer during emergencies or disasters.

Please Bookmark this page for preparedness information and links.

Safer Water with Solar
Solar energy can help your family have clean drinking water in emergencies, during "boondocking" camping trips, and every day at home.

EMERGENCY QUICK-LINKS

FEMA

Solar & Preparedness Web Log

National Weather Service

Safer Backup Power with Solar
We all know that electricity can be dangerous. This article discusses how to use solar safely for your emergency power needs.

Live Safer (and Better) with Solar
A review the five articles above. Discusses the how solar can be a blessing to those most in need.

Click here to see current Threat Level for the nation.

Complete Disaster Survival Manual from $4.00(used).

This 1993 book is still relevant by providing good information about earthquake preparedness.

Laundry... the way Granny did it: An Emergency Preparedness Book.

Tips on dealing with laundry during emergencies when the utilities are down.

Independent Energy Guide: Electrical Power for Home, Boat & RV

New information about using solar for emergency preparedness, disaster relief, disaster recovery and safer living: "Solar for Emergencies" web site

American Red Cross

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CBS News Disaster Links

EMI Educational Courses

Survive Outdoors Links

SFE Resource Links

Food Storage

Tom Brown Jr. Survival Books & Links

Communications in Emergencies

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Backwoods Home Magazine

How do you live without electricity by Anita Evangelista #73
Keeping your food cold when electricity is scarce by Michael Hackleman #56
Making and using a solar cooker by Joe Radabaugh #30
Powering medical equipment during a utility blackout by Michael Hackleman #70
What if the electricity GOES OFF by Michael Hackleman #55

Emergency Communications:

Popular Communications - Often discusses emergency communications.  subscription.
The ARRL Emergency Communications Handbook -
Emergency Power for Radio Communications -
Guide to Emergency Survival Communications 
Communications for Survival and Self-Reliance

ARRL: Emergency Communications

FCC: Emergency Communications

AREC: Home Page

REACT International

National Terror Alert

RACES: Emergency Service

WHO web page: Flood Preparedness and Response Kit

American Red Cross: " Power in Preparing for Potential Blackouts

Disaster Preparedness & Response:

Disaster Recovery Journal

More on: "Be Prepared Page"

FEMA Education & Training

FEMA: National Incident Study Program: Downloads

Documents and Education Courses

Disaster Kits, 72 Hour Kits, (Mobility Bags)

The American Red Cross and FEMA recommend that all Americans prepare emergency supplies including a portable kit that can be carried with you when an evacuation is ordered or you need to leave your home. These links contain documents and check lists to help you prepare your own readiness kit. Of course common sense should be your first guide.

American Red Cross: "Get Prepared" at home, work, school and community. 

Ready.gov: "Get a Kit" instructions for emergency kits. American Red Cross: "Emergency Supply Kits"

USDHS Emergencies & Disasters: Preparing America

American Red Cross: Terrorism & unexpected Events brochure downloads.

Emergency Management Institiute (FEMA) Courses: List of Courses

More Resources

Using Solar for Emergency Preparedness

Solar for Emergency Blog Topics:

Preparedness Discussion Group

Wanting People to be Prepared is Not Enough

We Must Learn From Hurricane Katrina

Emergency Preparedness: Dig Out Those Old Y2K Books

Are You Prepared for the Worst?

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When Disaster Strikes Home! 101 ways to protect your family from unthinkable emergencies (Paperback)

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Emergency Food Storage & Survival Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Family Safe in an Emergency.

Comprehensive Disaster Link Page: CBS Disaster Links - Centers for Disease Control - Department of Homeland Security - FEMA - Citizen Corps - American Red Cross  - DisasterHelp.gov - FloodSmart.gov - NOAA - Ready.gov - USGS - White House - Freedom Corps

Emergency Preparedness: A Practical Common-Sense Guide (Paperback)

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US Army Survival Manual: FM 21-76 (Paperback)

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When Technology Fails: A Manual for Self-Reliance and Planetary Survival (Paperback)

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Organize for Disaster  " Chances are you won't experience as many natural disasters as Scott has, but her advice is still sound for all of us."

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The US Armed Forces Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Survival Manual (Paperback)

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Contingency Planning and Disaster Recovery: A Small Business Guide (Hardcover)

Be Alert, Be Aware, Have a Plan: The Complete Guide to Personal Security (Paperback)

Books on Emergency Preparedness

Vegas Trailer Supply carries many solar energy products and devices to help your family during emergencies and disasters. Please stop by our showroom & large store for more information.