True or False A Disaster Kit is Optional if You Live in the Suburbs

False. It doesn't matter where you live or whether you're in a hurricane zone. Any type of disaster can force you from your home, such as a toxic spill or explosion in your area, a fire that threatens your neighborhood or cuts off access routes, or weather disasters such as tornadoes or earthquakes. When you only have a few minutes to leave the home, there's not enough time, to gather everything you will need in a shelter.

Having an emergency kit ready with essentials can help to get you out of the home faster. Sure you'll still have some things to gather up depending on the situation and time, but it will be a huge help. Besides, it's hard to think rationally and practically, when you're asked to evacuate, regardless the reason.

• What You Need in Your Family Disaster Kit
• Candle Use Safety Tips
• Fondue Dinner Safety Tips
• More About Home Safety

True or False A Disaster Kit is Optional if You Live in the Suburbs

False. It doesn't matter where you live or whether you're in a hurricane zone. Any type of disaster can force you from your home, such as a toxic spill or explosion in your area, a fire that threatens your neighborhood or cuts off access routes, or weather disasters such as tornadoes or earthquakes. When you only have a few minutes to leave the home, there's not enough time, to gather everything you will need in a shelter.

Having an emergency kit ready with essentials can help to get you out of the home faster. Sure you'll still have some things to gather up depending on the situation and time, but it will be a huge help. Besides, it's hard to think rationally and practically, when you're asked to evacuate, regardless the reason.

• What You Need in Your Family Disaster Kit
• Candle Use Safety Tips
• Fondue Dinner Safety Tips
• More About Home Safety

True or False A Disaster Kit is Optional if You Live in the Suburbs

False. It doesn't matter where you live or whether you're in a hurricane zone. Any type of disaster can force you from your home, such as a toxic spill or explosion in your area, a fire that threatens your neighborhood or cuts off access routes, or weather disasters such as tornadoes or earthquakes. When you only have a few minutes to leave the home, there's not enough time, to gather everything you will need in a shelter.

Having an emergency kit ready with essentials can help to get you out of the home faster. Sure you'll still have some things to gather up depending on the situation and time, but it will be a huge help. Besides, it's hard to think rationally and practically, when you're asked to evacuate, regardless the reason.

• What You Need in Your Family Disaster Kit
• Candle Use Safety Tips
• Fondue Dinner Safety Tips
• More About Home Safety

Tip of the Week Hang Good Laundry to Dry for Energy Savings

By good laundry, I mean dress clothing such as shirts, dresses, tops and pants. I usually hang shirts or fold pants over the hanger the same as I would to store them, then place the hangers where the items can dry overnight. Best place is where air can circulate freely around them. Then store them in your closet the next morning when they're dry.

Hanging these good items to dry has more benefits than merely saving on dryer use and energy, it keeps them looking nicer longer. You're also saving a handling step between drying and folding, and I seldom have to iron because air drying on hangers cuts down on wrinkles.

Tip: Use only non-metal hangers though to ensure no rust on your garments.

Want even more energy savings? Hang your entire wash outdoors to dry.

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Tip of the Week Close Drapes to Keep Heat Out

Closing your drapes or blinds during the hottest part of the day can lower the temperature in that room by as much as 10 degrees. The more insulating factor in the draperies, the better. But even single layered dark fabric that blocks out the rays of the sun, can make a big difference to keep that room comfortable. Closing blinds/drapes is also a good idea during the winter to keep heat in and cold out.

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True or False A Disaster Kit is Optional if You Live in the Suburbs

False. It doesn't matter where you live or whether you're in a hurricane zone. Any type of disaster can force you from your home, such as a toxic spill or explosion in your area, a fire that threatens your neighborhood or cuts off access routes, or weather disasters such as tornadoes or earthquakes. When you only have a few minutes to leave the home, there's not enough time, to gather everything you will need in a shelter.

Having an emergency kit ready with essentials can help to get you out of the home faster. Sure you'll still have some things to gather up depending on the situation and time, but it will be a huge help. Besides, it's hard to think rationally and practically, when you're asked to evacuate, regardless the reason.

• What You Need in Your Family Disaster Kit
• Candle Use Safety Tips
• Fondue Dinner Safety Tips
• More About Home Safety

True or False A Disaster Kit is Optional if You Live in the Suburbs

False. It doesn't matter where you live or whether you're in a hurricane zone. Any type of disaster can force you from your home, such as a toxic spill or explosion in your area, a fire that threatens your neighborhood or cuts off access routes, or weather disasters such as tornadoes or earthquakes. When you only have a few minutes to leave the home, there's not enough time, to gather everything you will need in a shelter.

Having an emergency kit ready with essentials can help to get you out of the home faster. Sure you'll still have some things to gather up depending on the situation and time, but it will be a huge help. Besides, it's hard to think rationally and practically, when you're asked to evacuate, regardless the reason.

• What You Need in Your Family Disaster Kit
• Candle Use Safety Tips
• Fondue Dinner Safety Tips
• More About Home Safety