Is your family prepared for a natural disaster or emergency? Learn the basics of how to assemble an emergency kit and stay prepared.
No matter the cause, you should always be prepared for a power outage. Proper preparation includes having an emergency plan and items like flashlights, batteries, and non-perishable food. You can also take steps to prevent electricity outages in the future by ensuring you have a way to store...
In this technique, each person writes as many ideas as possible on a sheet of paper, leaving space for others to write. Then, the moderator collects and redistributes papers among the team members, who add their thoughts to each initial idea. In a small group, you can repeat this exercise...
No, winter camping isn’t for everyone, but for nature lovers who aren’t afraid of the cold (and who come prepared!), winter might just be the best time to adventure and sleep in the great outdoors. Not only do icicles, snow-covered forests, and frozen rivers make for stunning scenery...
It’s also important to check the bushfire rating level for days of your trip, which could mean a total fire ban (aka TOBAN). In some areas of Australia, this includes gas stoves… so be prepared for a no-cook dinner option! Some clubs and hikers are more comfortable with not having...
Thank you for a thorough explanation of how you made your fire bunker! I reckon that a fire bunker is a must in more remote areas in Australia. I'd love to see most properties with ones - they would save more lives, and decrease the stress when fires are around or fire risk is extr...
However, recent post event reviews following significant events in Australia have highlighted failures within the warning systems, not just for flood, but also for other hazards, such as bushfire and tropical cyclone. This paper considers these deficiencies and explores how the Total Warning System co...
Closeness to royalty was the norm for the young Camilla. "It's quite difficult to find many families that have so many links, as the Queen Consort does to her husband's family." AN UNBREAKABLE BOND Camilla first met Charles at a polo match in Windsor in the early 1970s. There was an...
Higher temperatures have led to failures not only in crop production but also in fish production, animal productivity and in some parts far higher than normal deaths of birds in poultry farms that were ill-prepared for heatwaves. In the short term there may be some agricultural benefits for ...
Looking for more 2020 year-in-review inspiration? Check outJibJab’s quick video send-offfor a look at the U.S. lowlights, and this lovely compilation ofThings that Made Us Happyfrom our friends atSmith + Connors. Invite your team to add the events they prepared before the meeting. Also...