A pet is part of your family, even in an emergency. You’ll need to know what to do with pets in an emergency. So when it comes to fires, house break-ins, hijackings, car accidents, your furbaby should be part of the evacuation plan. If you leave them out of the evacuation plans, they can […]
Dehydration occurs when you lose a lot more fluid than you’re taking in. Without sufficient water and other fluids, the body breaks down at the cellular level and can’t perform its normal function. Dehydration is a potentially serious medical condition that can crop up when you don’t drink enough fluid on a hot day outdoors […]
South Africa’s 30 Flying Squad units are the rapid response solution to violent, severe or priority crimes in progress. Based in the country’s most populous, the Flying Squad’s elite units serve as force multipliers to support police stations and other units in their designated areas. Their primary purpose is to react in life-threatening situations, but […]
A stroke occurs when your heart doesn’t receive the blood it needs. A stroke is a medical emergency and requires treatment to prevent brain damage, disability or even death. Having an emergency app like iER on your phone can be the difference between life and death. Below are the various types of strokes and how […]
The leading cause of road accidents is driver error. This does not only apply to error in judgment, recklessness, fatigue or distraction but the lack of defensive driving as well. Being able to master defensive driving will place you in a position to take action and be ready for any possible road mishap. If everyone […]
Animals are a joy to have around. Pets can be your best friend and make your home warm and inviting. Unfortunately, stray cats and dogs can wreak havoc in the neighbourhood; tossing over bins, scavenging for food and ‘doing their business’ everywhere and anywhere. But what do you do when this happens? Approaching a wild […]
Domestic violence is a significant problem that faces both men and women in South Africa. During the national COVID-19 total lockdown of the country, there was an alarming surge in reports of domestic violence from all over the country. Even before lockdown, SA had one of the highest number of violent crimes against women and […]
When most people speak of drug use and drug addiction, they are usually referring to illegal narcotics such as methamphetamines, heroin and cocaine. Yes, these are rightfully villainised as dangerous and detrimental to health and general well-being, but many drug addicts are in fact addicted to prescription meds; and the problem is bigger than you […]
Most people who live in high natural disaster-prone areas usually have emergency kits and contingency plans for when these ‘hand of God’ events hit. Man-made disasters can strike anywhere, and can also cause extensive damage. Here are some devastating man-made disasters, which cause significant damage when they happened. What are man-made disasters? The definition of […]
