Thanks to Hal Grieb for flagging two eye-catching preparedness fashion items that seem to combine both form and function. And I thought it would be of interest for those who follow what the Portland Red Cross likes to call Prepare-aphernalia.
First, according to a FoxNews.com article, “In Case of Emergency, Please Remove Your Bra,”
Caught in a [...]
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Form & Function (Preparedness) Fashion Alert: Emergency Bra That Doubles As Face Mask & Rain Boots That Measure The Flood
September 24th, 2010 · 1 Comment
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School Administrators Play Productive Preparedness “Prank” On University Of Delaware Students
September 20th, 2010 · No Comments
At college, it’s usually the students who do the pranks. But at the University of Delaware earlier this month, administrators turned the tables for, of all things, an emergency preparedness drill. According to an article (and video report) from WDEL-AM:
University of Delaware students lined up for what they were told was going to be a “GREEK” [...]
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‘What If You Threw A Citizen Preparedness Event, And No One Came?’ — As National Preparedness Month Begins, A Letter To The Editor Underscores Readiness Challenge
September 1st, 2010 · No Comments
As the U.S. kicks off  National Preparedness Month today, I thought I would reprint a letter to the editor from a newspaper in Canada during that nation’s Emergency Preparedness Week. I think anyone involved in public preparedness will empathize with the challenge of engaging the public on this issue. The letter:
To the editor:
I guess everyone in Scugog [...]
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At Canadian Red Cross “Disaster Dining” Cook-Off, Walmart Store Manager Beats Out 1st Responders To Become ‘Top (Emergency) Chef’ & Win ‘Golden Spoon’
August 16th, 2010 · 1 Comment
Readers of this blog know I am a sucker for creative, fun preparedness events that involve business, community groups, government and the public — and also educate on emergency readiness.
Thursday’s Canadian Red Cross “Disaster Dining” contest — in which competitors had 30 minutes to prepare their best dish using only foods that would be found [...]
Tags: Humor · Preparedness Events · Preparedness Ideas · Preparedness and Business · Red Cross
Using “Moulage” (a.k.a. Mock Disaster Makeup) To Make Preparedness Training Fun For Kids & Adults
August 9th, 2010 · No Comments
On this blog, we’re always looking for ways of making public preparedness more fun and engaging for the public, particularly young people. That’s why I wanted to highlight the work READYColorado’s Disaster Ready Training for middle and high school students. As has been written about here, Colorado has been a leader in youth preparedness initiatives.
One [...]
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And This Little Piggy Pushes Preparedness: “Preparedness Piggy” Helps Ready Kansans, Stars In Videos, Advises FEMA Head Fugate
June 16th, 2010 · 2 Comments
Many of us humans have been having trouble getting through to our fellow Man on preparedness…So, why not let a pig try to help out.
Preparedness Piggy is the official mascot of the Johnson County (Kansas) Emergency Management & Homeland Security Office. He started work last Fall and since then has been a regular at County [...]
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On National CPR & AED Awareness Week, A Training Video That Will Definitely Raise Some Heart Rates
June 1st, 2010 · 3 Comments
I frequently highlight interesting and creative approaches to preparedness. The video below — “Super Sexy CPR” — may be a little too interesting and creative for some readers, but I will post it nonetheless as today begins National CPR & AED Awareness Week.
A company called Fortnight Lingerie created the video to promote CPR and its [...]
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Humorous “Dad Labs” Video On Preparing Their Families For Disasters Advocates For & Lampoons Preparedness
May 27th, 2010 · 1 Comment
The parenting advice site, Dad Labs, has an amusing and informative video about preparing for disasters. In the video, Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad discuss what parents should have in case of an emergency. What’s nice is that they approach the topic with humor and seriousness both emphasizing the importance of preparedness but also lampooning [...]
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“What If You Threw A Citizen Preparedness Training And No One Came?”
May 13th, 2010 · 4 Comments
The challenge of citizen preparedness is well illustrated by this letter to the editor to a newspaper in Canada during that nation’s Emergency Preparedness Week. I think anyone involved in public preparedness will empathize:
To the editor:
I guess everyone in Scugog Township is prepared for any emergency that may arise.
They must be, because at the end [...]
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“Thanksgiving Travel Tips From The TSA: Pies OK, Gravy Not So Much”
November 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment
TPM Live Wire has a helpful and humorous post, “Thanksgiving Travel Tips From The TSA: Pies OK, Gravy Not So Much,” by Rachel Slajda about the Transportation Safety Administration’s (TSA) “Helpful Hints For Holiday Travel”:
The Transportation Security Administration, which makes the rules about how many ounces of liquid you can carry on the plane (and whose [...]
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