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  • Understanding the Dangers and Causes of Landslides: A Swiss Alps Case Study
    May 29, 2025 Emergency Zone

    Understanding the Dangers and Causes of Landslides: A Swiss Alps Case Study

    Landslides are sudden and deadly natural disasters, often triggered by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or melting glaciers. A recent example is the devastating landslide in Blatten, Switzerland, where a glacier collapse buried much of the village. Thankfully, early evacuation efforts saved hundreds of lives. This tragedy highlights the importance of being prepared for any emergency. With Emergency Zone’s bug out bags and survival kits, you can ensure your family is ready to evacuate quickly and stay safe when disaster strikes. Don’t wait—prepare today.

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  • Family Preparedness 101: A Simple Guide to Protecting Your Loved Ones
    May 21, 2025 Emergency Zone

    Family Preparedness 101: A Simple Guide to Protecting Your Loved Ones

    Emergencies can strike without warning—from natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes to unexpected power outages or evacuations. Being unprepared can turn a manageable situation into a crisis. That’s why family preparedness is essential. It’s about planning ahead to keep your family...

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  • Do You Have The Complete Emergency Preparedness Supply List?
    May 21, 2019 Emergency Zone

    Do You Have The Complete Emergency Preparedness Supply List?

    Are you overwhelmed by everything you need to do to prepare for a natural or man-made disaster? Everyone is at first! That's why we're sharing a simple to use checklist of everything you will need when #SHTF. We followed the recommended supply list from FEMA and turned it into a free, easy to follow checklist. The list covers the essentials and suggested items to have at home, at work, and at...

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  • 18 Things You Need In Your Pet Emergency Survival Kit
    May 10, 2019 Emergency Zone

    18 Things You Need In Your Pet Emergency Survival Kit

    When we’re making plans for worst case scenarios, we plan for ourselves and our human family members to ensure our safety. But what about our pets? If you’re like millions of Americans, you probably have a pet dog or cat (or several pets if you’re lucky). The bond you have with your pet is special and unique. No two pet/owner relationships are the same, just like no two human friendships are the...
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  • What Do Natural Disasters Mean for Me?
    February 20, 2018 Emergency Zone

    What Do Natural Disasters Mean for Me?

    By Madison F. Natural disasters have been around long before man. They are natural occurrences of the earth. Places flood. The earth shakes. There is nothing inherently wrong with these events until it disrupts life. Thousands of earthquakes aren’t felt,...

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  • 6 Things Your Bug-out Bag Didn't Come With
    January 1, 2016 Emergency Zone

    6 Things Your Bug-out Bag Didn't Come With

    By Kento F.        If you had to bug-out of your home right now and survive for three days with nothing but your pre-assembled bug-out bag you bought online, could you do it?  Your answer may depend on...

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  • Urban Survival Bug Out Bag – A pack that’s got your back
    June 24, 2014 Emergency Zone

    Urban Survival Bug Out Bag – A pack that’s got your back

    Disasters tend to bring out the best in people. Kindness, generosity, and goodwill are all easily found when people selflessly give of what they have to help those in need. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. Stress, fatigue, and fear of the unknown play a large role in prompting people to do things that they normally would not do. And this human element is as much an issue as the disaster...
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