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What Is in Your Wallet?

Posted on July 7, 2022 by

Dawn Link Posted in Emergency, Finances, Safety

Sounds like the tagline for the commercial for that famous company, right? Well, I mean the question to stimulate your thoughts just in case…

You see, a client of mine just had his wallet stollen. One of the first things that crosses one’s mind in that panic-stricken situation is, of course, “What did I have in my wallet?”. It is indeed an awful thing to happen to anyone. In addition to feeling violated, who has the time to deal with contacting banks, credit card companies, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and any other company that concerns the contents of your wallet?

Make Sure Your Pets Get Emergency Veterinary Care in Your Absence

Posted on April 19, 2022 by

Dawn Link Posted in Emergency, Illness, Medical, Pets, Safety, Travel, Vacation

Do you ever leave your pet in the care of a friend, neighbor, or professional pet sitter? In case of a medical emergency, are they authorized to bring your pet to your veterinarian (or an emergency clinic) and to approve treatment?

An Easy-Peasy Way to Take a Household Inventory

Posted on February 17, 2022 by

Dawn Link Posted in DIY, Emergency, Home, Inventory, Photos

If you ever need to file an insurance claim for damages to your home or a police report for stolen items, you will need to produce a list of affected property. You could always write out a list and type it up, but that would take hours. Here is an easy-peasy way to take a home inventory.

5 Photos You Should Keep on Your Phone (and a 6th If You Have a Dog)

Posted on November 20, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Apps, Electronics, Emergency, Paper Management, Phone, Photos, Safety, Security

Chances are you have your phone with you more often than you carry your wallet. There are five photos that you should keep on your phone, just in case:

How Well Would You Handle a Disaster?

Posted on October 6, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Emergency, Family, Home, Pets, Safety

Hurricane season is waning, but winter is around the corner. Are you prepared to deal with the aftermath of a catastrophic storm? What if you needed to evacuate because of a chemical spill from a truck rollover on a nearby road? How well would you handle a disaster? Rather than recreate what already exists on many websites and in guides, I will highlight a few resources that do provide valuable information to make sure you are prepared.

Are you ready for an emergency? To see if you are, take the American Red Cross quiz or download this FEMA guide to learn more about basic preparedness.

Your Handy-Dandy All-in-One-Place Binder

Posted on July 29, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Antique Homes, Emergency, Family, Home, Home Improvement, Moving

If you have ever been to a real estate open house, you may have noticed most have a binder on the kitchen table with notes about the house. The binder may contain information about where the water shut-off can be found, appliance manuals/instructions, and recommended providers of home services. This item serves as your handy-dandy all-in-one-place binder.

Don’t Be a Jane or John Doe

Posted on July 17, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Death, Emergency, Family, Illness, Medical, Pets, Safety

Imagine this scenario: You are unconscious or unable to communicate because of an accident or medical event. Would first-responders or ER staff know whom to call?

What if you have kids to pick up from school or day care? Or pets home alone? Do you have a backup plan?

In this scenario, you don’t want to be a Jane or John Doe.

Organize the helping brigade: Crowdsource support for loved ones after birth or surgery, or during difficult times

Posted on April 29, 2021 by

Dawn Link Posted in Calendars, COVID-19, Death, Emergency, Family, Food, Illness, Medical

When a friend or family member needs help after a birth or surgery, or even during difficult times such as illness, or any other crisis for that matter, many friends and loved one offer to help in any way they can, but don’t specifically say how. As a result, something termed a crowdsourcing tool is needed. It can also be awkward for the person needing help to say what is needed. Welcome to the world of online group scheduling and calendars with various bells and whistles.

What to Grab in an Emergency?

Posted on October 25, 2020 by

Dawn Link Posted in Computer, COVID-19, Electronics, Emergency, Paper Management, Photos, Safety

Over the past few months, the United States has had wildfires, hurricanes, and tropical storms. Last month was dubbed Disaster Preparedness month. While gathered with a few friends via Zoom, we got talking and wondered what would we gather in an emergency if we only had 30 minutes to evacuate? Here are a few of the items we thought we would grab in an emergency.

Tagged with: Boston, emergency, evacuation, Organizing

How To Organize Your Home For An Emergency

Posted on April 21, 2020 by

Dawn Link Posted in COVID-19, Emergency

Never before has it seemed more important to organize your home for an emergency. While we are all dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, did you actually feel prepared to shelter in place? Should this re-emerge in the fall or should another disaster befall us, let me try to help you organize your home for an emergency with these helpful tips.