by dnl426 | Jul 22, 2022 | Preparedness
Omicron Just when you thought things were getting back to normal, several new types of COVID-19 are making themselves known. These variants are not as deadly, but they do spreads more quickly than the original and can still put you in the hospital. If you’re one of...
by dnl426 | Jul 12, 2022 | Preparedness, Veterans
Veteran Scams Unfortunately, being a veteran does not exclude you from being the target of a scam. Apparently, there is no honor among thieves as the AARP Fraud Network announces that “1 in 3 current or former military personnel have been targeted by...
by dnl426 | Jul 7, 2022 | Mental Health, Veterans
Walking The Line: Hypervigilance Hypervigilance is one of the more frustrating symptoms of PTSD. It’s that restless sense of feeling you should do something, but not understanding what that is, or why you feel this way. It’s feeling like you’re going to jump out of...
by dnl426 | Jun 20, 2022 | Appreciation, Preparedness
Thunderstorms and Lightning Last night we had quite a storm! I woke many times to the sound of thunder and the flash of lightning. When that happens, I often think about how blessed I am to be inside, comfortable, and safe. Lightning is the leading cause of death from...
by dnl426 | Jun 7, 2022 | Preparedness
Why Not Make a Plan? Why are people with disabilities so reluctant to create a plan for responding to disaster? We have the greatest likelihood of not surviving a disaster simply because we are disabled and must contend with that as well as whatever happens during an...
