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Are you prepared?

September 28, 2017 by  
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Recently we celebrated Joan’s 65th birthday, for three days, at the Russian River. We stayed in Monte Rio in the rustic, renovated Highland Dell Lodge, originally built in 1906. We visited the ocean at the Sonoma coast (Jenner by the Sea, Bodega Bay, Fort Ross) and drove through the whole of the Russian River valley. The views were spectacular, the food great — a truly peaceful get-away.
The Russian River area does often flood during the rainy season. We saw many homes raised on stilts, well above the first story. There were many berms, small hills, placed to keep the river within its banks. In harmony with all the beauty and lushness, there were obvious plans to blend with the seasons of the river — To protect and safe-guard homes and businesses.
 
I did wonder — Do you have plans for the different seasons in your life or natural disasters that may occur in your homeland?
 
Do you have a backup contact out of the area to say we are safe? What safe place would you meet your family, if need be? What supplies and needs to you have at the ready? Food, water, generators, flashlights, etc.?
 
Can we be of help with your preparation?
 
With this in mind, we wish to offer you our special report on earthquake preparedness.
 
“In a Quake, How Will You Shake ~ 
When the Big ONE Hits, Will You Thrive Or Merely Survive?” 
 
 
The preparation recommended may be used in any disaster and can be downloaded on the right side of this page.  
 
How well are you prepared for a catastrophic or natural disaster? Maybe The Fix-It Professionals could be of help. 
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Are you prepared for a natural or catastrophic disaster?

September 13, 2017 by  
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As a Handyman and Electrician, I spend many hours in my truck listening to KQED radio, a non-profit public broadcasting station. I am lucky to have such fact based, quality radio. My favorite shows are Car Talk, Fresh Air and TED talk.

Just last week, I signed up again as a sustaining member. For my membership gift, I chose the Earthquake Emergency supply kit for two. The kit has all the supplies we need to survive a catastrophic event, for one week — so timely….a reminder to insure my preparedness, as others were experiencing some of the most horrific disasters.

My heart goes out to all those affected by Harvey, Irma and the other destructive disasters. I pray for their greatest good. I honor the first-responders that run into these tragic events as others are running out. I am in awe of their heroic actions. These heroes showed me that I, too, must take steps to be prepared for such an event.

I was deeply touched and impressed with how well Florida was prepared for their latest disaster, Hurricane Irma. Not only were the cities prepared with evacuation notices, routes and shelters (having prepared for many years for such an emergency) but the Floridians themselves did much to insure their own safety or to take heed and evacuate their homes. This, too, was truly heroic.

I am taking a page from their disaster book and gathering my resources. I know I must do my part to insure my own safety and welfare, for myself and my family.

With this in mind, we wish to offer you our special report on earthquake preparedness.

“In a Quake, How Will You Shake ~ 

When the Big ONE Hits, Will You Thrive Or Merely Survive?” 

 

The preparation recommended may be used in any disaster and can be downloaded on the right side of this page.  

How well are you prepared for a catastrophic or natural disaster? Maybe The Fix-It Professionals could be of help

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