Comments on: More on Emergency Preparedness

By: Ted

Ted — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:10:00 +0000

In North Dakota, in the winter, you always kept a “blizzard kit” in the car. A few asphalt roof shingles for traction, a small shovel/entrenching tool for emergency digging out, some candy and dried fruit, a couple of plastic cups (to melt drinking water) and most importantly, some candles and a lighter (or matches). In a car, one burning candle can throw enough heat to keep one from freezing to death. Keep a window slightly cracked though.

A roll of bright orange flagging tape can come in handy too. If you have an antenna, tie a length to it so it can be seen from a distance. If stuck near trees, toss it up across the branches so it may be spotted by passers-by. They’re only a couple of bucks at the hardware store.

By: mapgirl

mapgirl — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:26:36 +0000

Ted- Thanks for stopping by and adding the link from RNS. This is the direct link that covers different scenarios. I haven’t read the whole thing, but it does cover some important stuff like bio-waste.

By: mapgirl

mapgirl — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:23:26 +0000

Beth - Thanks for asking about the link. I didn’t want to toot my own horn, so I didn’t add it in at first. But I did it just for you!

By: beth

beth — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:37:09 +0000

Did you write a post in the past that is your preparedness list? I”d like to see a link to that post, please!

I moved to earthquake country a year ago and only now am I starting to think about making a kit, so your list will be quite helpful.

By: plonkee

plonkee — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:02:05 +0000

Especially important is access to water. There are towns in Gloucestershire here in the UK that are going to be without running water for 2 weeks. Drinking water is getting delivered, but but not enough for washing in - you might want to have an extended supply of wetwipes.

By: Ted

Ted — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:59:04 +0000

Over at Random Nuclear Strikes, they’ve been updating a series called “By Ourselves, For Ourselves” where they discuss in some detail various aspects of disaster survival. It doesn’t all apply in every situation, but if nothing else it might bring up points that you haven’t considered.

Here’s the link: http://www.softgreenglow.com/wp/?cat=13