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The news today is full of stories about natural disasters, virus outbreaks, acts of violence, and threats to public health. Everyone can do their part to prepare for the unthinkable, and doing so can help one deal with such situations in a more effective manner.

Disasters come at you fast. But then what? Natural events a lot of times happen quickly and unexpectedly and can leave you wondering how to pick up the pieces when you have barely had time to think.

The Department of Homeland Security has posted a handy page that lets you click on one of the 50 states of your interest and brings up a list of resources located within that state that can provide aid during a time of emergency.

October 8, 2008 started out like any other typical morning for Greg Sherwood of Portland, OR. He was preparing breakfast when he looked up and saw his neighbor, Kathy Hendrickson’s, home rushing towards him down the hillside. Greg was not the only one to notice this unfortunate event–evident by the rush of 9-1-1 phone calls that came into the local emergency dispatch office.

The turning leaves, wind chills, and wet weather are the prime indicators that it is time to turn up the thermostat, throw a log on to the fire, or bring the space heater out of storage. With the rising cost of fuel and electricity, there are many ways you can stay warm and cozy inside your home and do it safely.