One of the biggest issues in rural health care is the lack of health care facilities. Many rural areas don’t have enough doctors or hospitals and appropriate care is often […]
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Tips to Help Children Face Their Fears
It’s normal for children to have fears. They may have bad dreams, be frightened of the dark or find a movie scene scary. However, children can develop fears that interrupt […]
Building a Fire-Resilient North State
Wildfire and its aftermath are rapidly becoming a part of everyday life in the western United States. The 2018 Carr and Camp fires, the 2020 August Complex fire and the […]
Listos: Vital Emergency Information for California Families
We’ve made it through the summer heat and wildfires. After what is turning out to be a lovely, mild fall, many in the North State will need to prepare to […]
How to Prepare Your Family for a Weather Emergency
We are living in a time of record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather events causing havoc, such as floods, hurricanes and other storms, tornadoes and wildfires. Coming face to face with […]
Emergitek: First Responder Family Helps Others Respond Quickly and Skillfully
Being a first responder is synonymous with being “on the go” and if you add taking care of your family into the mix, the word “busy” takes on another meaning […]
Safety and Security in the North State
Thousands of dedicated law enforcement, fire and first responder personnel throughout the North State work hard every day to respond to emergencies and do their best to protect and serve […]
Water Safety is Essential in the North State
I heard just the quietest little “plip.” I was pregnant with my second child and standing in our above-ground pool, letting the water buoy my enormous belly and relieving my […]
Staying Safe on Social Media – Eight Ways to Protect Your Kids
Like it or not, social media is an important part of our children’s lives. By the time they are teenagers, 95% of kids have used it and 45% admit to […]
Strengthening Children After Traumatic Events
Serious traumatic events like the North State wildfires in 2020 and 2021, or suddenly having to move due to family or housing issues can diminish a child’s feelings of trust […]
