Water – We can’t survive with out it!!!

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Water is essential to our well-being, we all need it, and we can’t survive without it. Experts agree we can only go a couple of days without water before becoming dehydrated.   Yet, many of us don’t have enough water stored to support ourselves, our families and our pets when facing disaster. Teaching a Virtual Earthquake […]

Holly Jolly Christmas Tips for Christmas 2020

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Undoubtedly Christmas 2020 will be a different Christmas! Wishing you and your family a Happy and Safe Holiday! By Jackie Kloosterboer – Earthquake Preparedness Specialist, Speaker   Christmas 2017, I thought, was for the record books as a different kind of Christmas.  It was indeed a different Christmas than what I am used to, but […]

When the Tsunami is Approaching……….Its too Late to Plan

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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) issued a notice on October 19, 2020, stating hazardous tsunami waves were possible for coastal regions located within 300km (186miles) from the Earthquake’s epicentre in Alaska.  As you can imagine, this caused concern for many people who live in these coastal communities.  They were unsure of what to do.  […]

What about our Kids in Daycare?

Little girl waving at daycare

Emma’s parents work downtown and cross a bridge to get home.  How will they get to Emma’s daycare if roads and bridges are closed after an earthquake?

Earthquake Preparedness – Where do I put my bed so I am safe?

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The time to prepare is NOW – once the big one STRIKES it will be too late.  Your family is counting on you!  By Jackie Kloosterboer – Speaker, Trainer,  Author QUESTION: My bedroom has a lot of glass – where do I put my bed? A young lady in the front row of my presentation raised her hand.  She looked at […]

Earthquake Preparedness for your Pets

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Earthquake Preparedness! The time to prepare is NOW – once the big one STRIKES it will be too late.  Your family is counting on you!  Answering your Earthquake Preparedness Questions By Jackie Kloosterboer – Speaker, Trainer, Author – My Earthquake Preparedness Guide As I am writing this post I am keeping close tabs on the Taiwan Earthquake and the events […]