FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute has a number of useful courses under their Independent Study Program. They offer downloadable materials for each course (in Word, Powerpoint and PDF format). You also have the option to take online exams, which will earn you college credits.
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When the blackout comes, will you be prepared? While you may already have a good selection of flashlights and a good supply of batteries, your neighbours may not be. In this day and age, a lot of people already take electricity supply for granted. Paying US$100 for a top of the line, powerful LED light would also be out of the question for them. Here’s a recommendation for a flashlight kit that will cost $100 or less.
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