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Flooding the latest weather threat in Midwest

The most common of all natural disasters, floods can happen anywhere. Some develop slowly and others can come from out of nowhere called, appropriately enough, a "flash".

Be prepared no matter where you live, but particularly if you are in a low-lying area, near water or downstream from a dam. Even a very small stream or dry creek bed can overflow and create problems.

Latest News

DETROIT – Utilities in Michigan scrambled Monday to restore power knocked out by a gusty weekend storm as rain and melting snow caused flooding there and in other parts of the Midwest. About 132,000 customers were without electricity in Michigan, down from more than 400,000 on Sunday, according to the state's utilities. Some could remain without power until Wednesday because of Sunday's storm, which carried winds gusting more than 60 mph.

ALERT! Firestorms: Gov. Declares State of Emergency in CA.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles County as a result of the Sayre Fire which has already burned over 2,600 acres, damaged or destroyed over 165 homes and required mandatory evacuations and road closures. The proclamation utilizes all resources consistent with the state's authority under the California Disaster Assistance Act.

There is no time like the present to start planning for an emergency. The proper information and the right first-aid kit is a great place to start.

Teaching First Aid to Kids

We have been searching high and low for great guides, puzzles and instructions for teaching first aid to kids. And to be honest we were a little disappointed with what we have found. It either costs

PDFs on First Aid Emergencies

For your convenience we have placed all of your PDF downloads on one page. You can find first aid information for kids, pets, disaster preparedness, car first aid, camping and outdoors, teaching firs

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The Claim: Bee Stings Can Be Treated by Scraping Out Stingers

THE FACTS For treating bee stings, many medical texts and first aid guides recommend a time-honored approach: grab a sharp object, apply it to the skin and gently scrape away the stinger.

Handwashing can save lives

Encouraging people to wash their hands properly can reduce the rate of diarrhoea by 30 percent, potentially saving lives...

Do You Know the Difference Between a Hematoma and an Edema?

Do you watch ER or CSI and wonder what the heck they are talking about? Check out the first aid terminology page and impress your friends with a couple of 25 cent words.

All-Things-First-Aid News #2

Many people make their New Year's resolution to become fit but fail because of the time and trouble involved in getting to a gym. We demonstrate how a home treadmill saves you this aggravation and is

Pet First Aid

Learn pet frist aid for all your little friends. From dogs to fish we have first aid that can help you be prepared for any emergency that might arise.

Learn Cat CPR

Any number of things can stop a cat's heart; electrocution, shock, accidental poisoning or an allergic reaction. Here is what you need to know to perform cat cpr.

Learn Cat Heimlich

Many things can become lodged in the airway of a cat. Cats are notorious for eating, chewing and swallowing anything they can find. Learning cat Heimlich could help you out it you suddenly find your t

Foods Toxic to Cats

There are many foods toxic to cats. Some foods which are edible for humans, and even dogs, can pose hazards for cats because of their different metabolism.

Cat First Aid Kit

A cat first aid kit is a snap to put together most of the stuff you will already have on hand. Here's how you do it.

Allergic Reactions in Cats

Allergic reactions in cats can happen from a variety of things including vaccines and insect stings. Urticaria (hives) is a generally non-life-threatening reaction.