We have seen news reports of the Florida’s sinkhole that swallowed part of a house, and a man while sleeping. While the news reports are dramatic, sink holes are not rare.

The map below shows that sinkholes are a threat across much of the country.

Readers of CEN blog know we recommend everyone have an emergency kit stocked with supplies for between 3 and 14 days. Most of us like to build, or buy a kit, and then just forget the thing, until needed.

In our personal bags we keep an inventory of contents and refresh regularly as needed. One problem is food bars. We keep our bags in the car and in Phoenix the tempers get pretty hot in the summer. Even in cooler climates, car temperatures can get peaty hot resulting in shorter shelf life for stored food. 

During an emergency you don’t want to discover your emergency food is useless.

A spectacular accident today at Daytona race track left 33 spectates injured. This is an example how a disaster can strike anywhere, any place.

The Philly Post ran a story, with dramatic pictures showing much storm damage not repaired after Sandy came ashore, full article:  http://bit.ly/ZgvVKO

King Solomon was wise, when he speaks, we should listen. Proverbs 1:22-32 (NLT) gives us insight we can apply to avoid disaster.

With the ease of purchasing things online and with how much the internet can be used to solicit personal information from consumers, DHS has launched a “Stop. Think. Connect” Campaign geared towards achieving cybersecurity.

Here is the PSA they sent out yesterday…