Recovering from Disaster

Following a disaster, there is much work to do. Having endured such an experience is so utterly draining that many people don’t know how they’ll find the strength to go forward. Others jump in, needing to do something, anything, in an attempt to right things. Everyone is different but there are things that everyone should keep in mind. It is a sad fact, but there are those who will try to take advantage of people who are in a vulnerable position. Make sure people who come to you following a disaster really are who they say they are. Don’t hesitate … Continue reading

Disaster Strikes Arkansas

Living in the South, tornadoes are common occurrences. We have had some serious close calls, as well as some storm damage in the past, but Tuesday’s tornadoes were once again too close for comfort. Many homes and businesses mere moments from our home are literally gone. We didn’t expect to spend the evening of Super Tuesday taking cover in a local Wal-Mart with a tornado on the ground four minutes from that location. We didn’t expect to be sitting along the side of the highway in an extreme lightning storm waiting for downed power lines to be removed, on the … Continue reading