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Lets Talk About Emergency Preparedness
Lets Talk About Emergency Preparedness In the event of a major disaster, experience has shown us that it will likely take three or more days for emergency services such as police, fire, ambulance, and other outside assistance to reach many neighbourhoods. the services we most take for granted (gas, electricity, water and phone) may be disrupted for days. No community is without risk Emergencies and natural disasters are usually unpredictable. A little preparation could mean the difference between life and death during those times. With all that has happened the past year and throughout this winter, I felt it was appropriate t.o share these suggestions for how t.o be ready: Outlet-free Chargers Smartphones and laptops will still work when the power is out—as long as you’re prepared. Having a juiced-up portable battery or small generator will keep you in touch with loved ones and with any emergency updates. Cordless Radio Gathering around the radio might seem like a thing of the past, but it could prove vital in an emergency situation. It allows you t.o get in touch with what’s going on locally. You won’t miss any important messages warning you not t.o leave—or t.o get out fast. Make sure you have a battery-powered or hand-cranked radio so it can work when the power is out. Medications Sometimes, the way medications are dispersed now, we have just a very small supply available. In a disaster, it might be hard to replenish those supplies. Talk to your doctor about writing a larger prescription so you have a couple of weeks work on hand if you can’t reach the pharmacy. Lantern Handheld flashlights are convenient t.o carry and store, but their beams won’t light up a room the way your lamps do. In addition t.o battery-powered flashlights, pick up a lantern, which can brighten up a larger amount of space. Batteries If you’ve been using your phone as a flashlight and haven’t touched an actual torch in years, don’t be surprised if the batteries in your backups have worn out or corroded. A pack of extra batteries never hurts. Non-perishable Food Stocking up on food is a no-brainer if you know you won’t be able t.o get t.o a grocery store, but you might be surprised by just how much food t.o keep on hand. The Red Cross recommends keeping two weeks worth of food available in case you’re unexpectedly stuck at home, or enough t.o last three days if you’re evacuating. Get creative and stick with foods you actually want t.o eat. Pet Food Don’t forget your furry friends when you’re stocking up on food. Keep at least two weeks' worth of dry food on hand so your<b> pets </font></b>can stay healthy and safe. Extra Propane If your home’s electricity or gas isn’t working, the oven and microwave would be out of the question. Keep extra propane on hand so you can fire up a BBQ or camping stove. Water H2O seems like a given, but if anything goes wrong with your local water system, you’ll need t.o have a backup. As a rule of thumb, make sure you have a gallon per person per day, ideally enough to last two weeks. If you don’t want t.o leave jugs of water sitting around all the time, fill clean, empty soda bottles or a large water dispenser when there’s a storm coming. Cash Don’t assume you can rely on plastic during an emergency. Card readers might not work, and ATMs could run out of money during a natural disaster, so keeping backup bills on hand could be a lifesaver. Talk to your family about how much you can afford to keep out of the bank and where the safest place in your home for it is. Tool Kit Even if you’re not used to making your own repairs, a toolbox could be a vital resource during an emergency situation. A basic toolkit with items such as a wrench, screwdrivers, and a hammer can help you fight back when your home and supplies are under stress. Copies of Important Documents It’s always a good idea to keep original copies of important documents like homeownership papers or insurance information, but keep a backup on hand too. Leave hard copies in a safe space (away from the originals), or save them digitally in a password-protected file in the cloud. First-Aid Kit A well-stocked first-aid kit is critically important. The Red Cross recommends keeping bandages, an instant ice pack, antiseptic wipes, scissors, and more. Just-for-fun Items When you’re rushing t.o pack your bags for an evacuation, a few non-essentials can actually be some of the best things for your mental well-being. Pack a book, a ’s favourite stuffed animal, or playing cards. Letting yourself relax a bit will help normalize the situation and take your mind off the stress. How prepared are you t.o handle an emergency or natural disaster? @ Reader's Digest and St. John Ambulance |
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In "2013", my city had record-breaking rainfall that resulted in widespread flooding damage and power outages. I was without power for a full week and without hot water for two weeks. I lost my roof and my basement. It was an eye-opener for just how unprepared I was.
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Thank you so much for sharing such an important blog with us today. I can say I need to do all of these but I don't always do this and I really should as I do have a medical bag ready for the hubby at all times. I did know about all of these except for the first one about outlet-free chargers, I didn't even know they made those, so I appreciate you sharing such important information about all the things we should be prepared for in case of emergency. The weather has made such emergencies this week, and I hope everyone is safe and sound. I hope you enjoy a wonderful Hump Day..
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We have been through several major disasters. So, our first advice would be don't live near us! Everything else sexyldy1000 wrote is accurate. We have food and supplies saved up to last a few weeks. We have several propane tanks and a propane generator. Gas goes bad so we use propane. our generator can run our fridge and a few space heaters. And a laptop so we can still get nekked on cam!
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Thanks for the tips. They're always useful and worthy. ... is there another way to look at it Going Too Fucking Far NEW Blog Features RevealeD O O A Foolproof Method Posted Over on that NEW site O O
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Re Generators. They need to be started occasionally and drained of fuel if not used regularly. Re Batteries. Keep various sizes of rechargeable batteries on a solar charger. When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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It is always good to be reminded to prepare for an emergency. I'll add a little to the list. First is if you have more than one person in the house, do a drill for an evacuation of the house. Because if you tell people where to meet when the house is on fire there will allways be that one who when told to go across the street and wait by the tree across from the front door will intepret that as go around the house to the yard shed. Don't risk a firefighters life looking for someone in a burning building when that person is in the wrong place because they don't follow directions...Do a drill, every year at least. Second is if you buy something to add to an emergency kit, learn how to use it before there is an emergency. Got a camp stove to cook on but don't camp, take it out of the box and use it a few times. I have seen people struggle with something as simple as a bic lighter because they never used one before. Also don't forget the safety instructions, don't run engines in enclosed spaces, don't try to heat you house with a gas stove. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer and has claimed some lives just recently in Texas from people running a car to warm up while in a closed garage. Third having a first aid kit is good but actually taking a first aid course is even better. Taking the course again every two years is even better. And last, store battery operated devices with the batteries removed. Most flashlights stored in cars are just storage devices for dead corroded batteries.
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For outlet free charging I have two rechargeable batteries that I can recharge with a small solar panel. Takes a couple of hours to recharge but each on will charge a smart phone three times before needing recharged. In my younger days did some tent camping and still have tent, sleeping bag, lanterns, batteries, small first aid kit (I actually use this regularly and restock it periodically) small tool kit, portable generator and if I don't have to evacuate, a whole house generator with a propane tank that will suffice two weeks if I don't let it get below one-quarter full
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I am reminded of how unprepared I am. And I know how important all of those items are. I do have at least two decks of cards.
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I'm a Volunteer with three different groups that deal with this sort of stuff ( one County level & two at State level ) !!! ready.gov is an excellent site for information !!!
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Thank you so much for sharing such an important blog with us today. I can say I need to do all of these but I don't always do this and I really should as I do have a medical bag ready for the hubby at all times. I did know about all of these except for the first one about outlet-free chargers, I didn't even know they made those, so I appreciate you sharing such important information about all the things we should be prepared for in case of emergency. The weather has made such emergencies this week, and I hope everyone is safe and sound. I hope you enjoy a wonderful Hump Day..
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We have been through several major disasters. So, our first advice would be don't live near us! Everything else sexyldy1000 wrote is accurate. We have food and supplies saved up to last a few weeks. We have several propane tanks and a propane generator. Gas goes bad so we use propane. our generator can run our fridge and a few space heaters. And a laptop so we can still get nekked on cam!
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Thanks for the tips. They're always useful and worthy.
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Re Generators. They need to be started occasionally and drained of fuel if not used regularly. Re Batteries. Keep various sizes of rechargeable batteries on a solar charger.
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It is always good to be reminded to prepare for an emergency. I'll add a little to the list. First is if you have more than one person in the house, do a drill for an evacuation of the house. Because if you tell people where to meet when the house is on fire there will allways be that one who when told to go across the street and wait by the tree across from the front door will intepret that as go around the house to the yard shed. Don't risk a firefighters life looking for someone in a burning building when that person is in the wrong place because they don't follow directions...Do a drill, every year at least. Second is if you buy something to add to an emergency kit, learn how to use it before there is an emergency. Got a camp stove to cook on but don't camp, take it out of the box and use it a few times. I have seen people struggle with something as simple as a bic lighter because they never used one before. Also don't forget the safety instructions, don't run engines in enclosed spaces, don't try to heat you house with a gas stove. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer and has claimed some lives just recently in Texas from people running a car to warm up while in a closed garage. Third having a first aid kit is good but actually taking a first aid course is even better. Taking the course again every two years is even better. And last, store battery operated devices with the batteries removed. Most flashlights stored in cars are just storage devices for dead corroded batteries.
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For outlet free charging I have two rechargeable batteries that I can recharge with a small solar panel. Takes a couple of hours to recharge but each on will charge a smart phone three times before needing recharged. In my younger days did some tent camping and still have tent, sleeping bag, lanterns, batteries, small first aid kit (I actually use this regularly and restock it periodically) small tool kit, portable generator and if I don't have to evacuate, a whole house generator with a propane tank that will suffice two weeks if I don't let it get below one-quarter full
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I am reminded of how unprepared I am. And I know how important all of those items are. I do have at least two decks of cards.
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I'm a Volunteer with three different groups that deal with this sort of stuff ( one County level & two at State level ) !!! ready.gov is an excellent site for information !!!
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I just heard about that and shaking my head. Takes all kinds doesn't it?
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Living in Rural Canada most of the services that run a household are mine to maintain, so I have an additional level of preparedness in that I have spare parts and supplies. it is important to be safe during outages BBQ and gas stoves burning indoors can produce Carbon Monoxide, and are not recommended for inside use, if they MUST be used ensure proper ventalation Generators are handy, but run them outside and bring the power cord in. Candles are good to keep on hand for light and they produce a small amount of heat as well
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That list is a great preparedness guide to things we all should think about and have with us just incase. I have all of that and more ready 24 - 7 and am also a house that all the neighbors know they can come to in a disaster as I have a lot of extra stuff. My camper is also loaded with lots of stuff plus solar power so off grid ready. I can probably survive a disaster without assistance ( minus a direct hit to my house ) for up to 3 months depending upon what I use or if I have others here. I dont think enough people really plan for a disaster and really, one can come at any time ... look at Texas, who would have thought? For sure not those that should have been in the energy sectors. I agree with Wyocowboy7751, Ready.gov is a great site. I hope that those that might have learned something new from this post do start a preparedness plan and gather some items, you dont have to be a full out prepper and make a missile silo to live in but thinking what if never hurts. THANK YOU for the wonderful and informative blog post today. I hope you all stay safe and prepared.
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Living in Rural Canada most of the services that run a household are mine to maintain, so I have an additional level of preparedness in that I have spare parts and supplies. it is important to be safe during outages BBQ and gas stoves burning indoors can produce Carbon Monoxide, and are not recommended for inside use, if they MUST be used ensure proper ventalation Generators are handy, but run them outside and bring the power cord in. Candles are good to keep on hand for light and they produce a small amount of heat as well I would caution about the use of candles as too often, they are left unattended or can be knocked over if not properly secured. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your suggestions.
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That list is a great preparedness guide to things we all should think about and have with us just incase. I have all of that and more ready 24 - 7 and am also a house that all the neighbors know they can come to in a disaster as I have a lot of extra stuff. My camper is also loaded with lots of stuff plus solar power so off grid ready. I can probably survive a disaster without assistance ( minus a direct hit to my house ) for up to 3 months depending upon what I use or if I have others here. I dont think enough people really plan for a disaster and really, one can come at any time ... look at Texas, who would have thought? For sure not those that should have been in the energy sectors. I agree with Wyocowboy7751, Ready.gov is a great site. I hope that those that might have learned something new from this post do start a preparedness plan and gather some items, you dont have to be a full out prepper and make a missile silo to live in but thinking what if never hurts. THANK YOU for the wonderful and informative blog post today. I hope you all stay safe and prepared. When the 'big storm' hit here, at my end of the street, there were five properties in a row that were hit the hardest and we all lost our basements. My next-door neighbours were in their 80s, so I did a lot to help them until their family members could pitch in. Some great online resources here are St. John Ambulance, the Red Cross and Canada.ca. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your information. I echo your wishes that everyone stays safe and prepared.
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Excellent post!!!! Living in New England we know what is warranted but when I had to deal with an entire hotel during Hurricane BOB I really learned what was necessary 9 no cell phones then ) and I never forgot (Virtual Symposium Group) use Virtual Symposium Group
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Excellent post!!!! Living in New England we know what is warranted but when I had to deal with an entire hotel during Hurricane BOB I really learned what was necessary 9 no cell phones then ) and I never forgot
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We keep stock of some of these items, and, also have a solar radio. Hadn't even thought of water or a first aid kit!! Need to work on these ... In Luv, Lite, Laffter ...
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