I had begun writing a letter to my loved ones about what is coming over the next weeks and months, and how to prepare for it. I decided to share it here because sometimes readers write to me and ask, "If I was your family member, what would you advise I do in this situation?"
If you are just getting started and want to get better prepared, you may also find this helpful.
If you have family members who you'd like to see get better prepared, please share this with them. They - like my loved ones - may or may not heed the warnings, but I care enough to try. If you don't know what to say, perhaps this article can say it for you.
Some things, you can buy cheap. Others, you should splurge on. What at the dollar store is actually a good deal and what should we spend a little bit more on? Here's are two handy lists for reference.
Lately, there's not always a lot of warning before riots and civil unrest erupt, and it's not just happening in big cities. Here's how to get ready FAST.
