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<\/a><\/p>\nAll disasters, emergencies, hazards or acts of violence happen in neighborhoods and impact people who have lives, families, jobs, and birthdays just like us. \u00a0Being Prepared <\/em><\/strong>is important and can mean the difference between life and death during extreme weather. \u00a0<\/em>\u00a0Prep2Bless started because in the Dallas Ft. Worth area we have to cope with tornadoes, extreme weather and other hazards. \u00a0We wanted to “Know What 2 Do” and to pass it on to others. \u00a0We are an average group of folks that wanted to make sure that our family, friends, neighbors, church members and community would be ready for emergencies and any disasters that came our way. After all, disasters happen everyday and they are non-discriminating where they strike.<\/p>\n So our study group began researching and reading to help us build a plan and we had no idea what to expect.\u00a0There were so many lists, suggestions, and advice from so many organizations. When we started reading all the materials on what to do. . .it was over whelming. <\/em>Where do we start?\u00a0\u00a0How could we get it done? We all live very busy lives and it is tough to get everything done. And, who has money in their budget for all the extreme prepper products? \u00a0Like many others we wanted to know:<\/p>\n So the planning began and our volunteer team launched the first city wide event December 2012 at the former Shady Grove Church (Now Gateway). It was a great half day event (see Press) \u00a0with over 18 workshops, demos, vendors, 20 information tables with representatives from Grand Prairie Police, Fire and Emergency Services, World Vision, FEMA, Red Cross, Homeland Security, Salvation Army, Victims Relief Ministry, Dallas \u00a0Dept of Health Services and more.<\/p>\n\n