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Strategic Resources

Strategic Resources

Some things are more important in your emergency preparedness program than others.  Think about what the immediate needs of those who witnessed the tidal wave that hit the Fukujima, Japan nuclear power plant and its’ environs.  FIVE MINUTES AFTER THE DISASTER, WHAT DO YOU THINK THE SURVIVORS THOUGHTS WERE ABOUT THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS? Consider:  “Where can I get a clean glass of water,” and shortly thereafter, “Where can I find a restroom that is still working?” Remember the rule of 3’s:…

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Of Power Outages and Pipes

Of Power Outages and Pipes

Emergency Preparedness – Of Power Outages and Pipes      Power outages in winter months not only make you uncomfortable when furnace controls are knocked out, but the important “liquid functions” of your life can get really messed up, too.    The fuel company shuns the suggestion of turning on stovetop or oven burners as a heat source, or using kerosene heaters.  Open flame units consume oxygen for respiration and can dangerously foul unventilated interior environments.  However, fireplace or wood…

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Think a Gallon of Gas is Expensive?

Think a Gallon of Gas is Expensive?

Emergency Preparedness – Think a Gallon of Gas is Expensive?      A 16 oz. Diet Snapple costs $1.29, or $10.32 per gallon.  A 20 oz. Gatorade is $1.59, or $10.17 a gallon.  With the most “real fruit juice”, a 16 oz. Ocean Spray is only $1.25, or $10.00 a gallon.    Get sick and you’re in real trouble.  A 1.5 oz. bottle of Scope is $.99, or $84.48 a gallon, Pepto Bismol (4 oz. at $3.85) is $123.20 per…

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72 Hour Emergency Kit — #1 Water.

72 Hour Emergency Kit — #1 Water.

72 Hour Emergency Kit — #1 Water        A gallon of water weighs 8.33 pounds.  How can you carry a 3-day supply?  That’s 24.99 pounds for just the amount recommended for drinking and cooking.  You can’t survive without it.       Tools:  Canteen or suitable container, filtration unit, squeeze bottle of Clorox.        Resources:  Properly stored water supply, or as clean a raw water source as possible.        Know How:  Knowing how to process raw water minimizes your need to…

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Water Storage

Water Storage

Let’s review the elements of water storage. Consider each of these essentials: 1. Containerization. “Food safe” polyethylene plastic vessels transfer no flavors and should be airtight and heavy gauge to insure against leakage or breakage. 2. Filling. A “food safe” plastic hose must also be used. If a garden hose is used, it’s hosey taste will be amplified over time to render the stored water unfit to drink. 3. Decontamination or sterilization.  Boiling or adding 1/4 tsp. chlorine bleach per…

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Water Storage

Water Storage

After natural disasters eight to ten times more people die or are health impaired due to contaminated water than from the disaster itself. The major daily problem for over 80% of the world’s people is finding a clean glass of water. This is even true in some places in America. Foreign travelers and missionaries cope first thing with this reality or pay the price very quickly.Water has always been the #1 strategic resource. “Poison the well” was a battle tactic…

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