Sustain’s Quick Guide to Camping Safely During the Winter
There are few things we love more than camping at Sustain, and a change in the weather shouldn’t halt you from enjoying your favorite hobby. While camping in the summer may seem more convenient, pitching a tent during the winter months can prove to be just as fun. At Sustain, our goal is to give
Where to Get Information During and After a Natural Disaster
We all understand how unpredictable mother nature can be, and, at Sustain, we spend quite a bit of time stressing the importance of preparing for the worst possible scenario. Our product is equipped for these moments in mind, when you have no time to do anything but grab-and-go. But, if you find yourself in the
Indoor and Outdoor Storm Safety Tips
All thunderstorms can produce lightening, which is why we want you to know how to best prepare yourself for them both inside and outside of your home. The most important thing you can do during a storm is stay updated on the weather, either by radio or television or online. One of the most important tips
The Best Way to Prepare Your Pets for an Emergency
When a natural disasters strike, everyone’s first priority should be to protect themselves as well as their families. Pets are an important part of your family, so ensuring that they remain safe and sound is a necessity during emergency situations. Of course, this is more difficult than watching over the rest of your family as
4 Ways to Prepare for a Tornado
Tornadoes can happen unexpectedly, without warning. It’s one of the main reasons they are so feared. They have the power to destroy buildings, overturn cars, and cause debris to fly in the air. But what is a tornado? A tornado is a vortex of violent wind that rotates, creating a funnel-shaped cloud beneath large storm systems.
Preparing for a Flood in Your Area
Floods can come quickly and without much warning. They are typically the result of rain, snow, storms, storm surges, and overflows of dams and other water systems. Floods can cause a range of issues: from power outages and transportation hazards to building damages and landslides. If you know you’re at risk for flooding in your area,
What to do in wake of a heat wave
Recently, excessive heat has caused more deaths than many other natural disasters. A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat. This is characterized by temperatures being 10 degrees or more above average, combined with excessive humidity. If you are notified of a heat wave in your area, here are a few ways to
The Best Way to Prepare for a Wildfire
Wildfires not only have the ability to destroy homes but to also cause serious injury as well as death to anyone in its path. A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in a natural area, such as a forest, grassland, or prairie. Wildfires can be caused by humans or lightning, can even create flooding
Best Tips for Flooding
Flooding is one of the most dangerous weather disasters because flooding has the potential to cause power outages, damage the delicate infrastructure of buildings, trigger landslides, and hamper movement. Heavy rainfall over a small period of time creates a flash flood, which occurs with little to no warning. Flooding can also occur even after the
Preparing for Natural Disasters with Children with Medical Issues
Natural disasters already present a large threat to the population’s wellbeing, but for those who have a child or multiple children with some form of medical issue natural disasters prove to be even more dangerous. For most families, last minute preparations can be sufficient to ensure safety during a natural disaster, but for those with