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In Case Of Emergency
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In Case Of Emergency Emergencies and natural disasters are usually unpredictable. A little preparation could mean the difference between life and death during those times. Here are some suggestions for how to 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 to get in touch with what’s going on locally. You won’t miss any important messages warning you not to leave—or to 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 weeks work on hand if you can’t reach the pharmacy. Lantern Handheld flashlights are convenient to carry and store, but their beams won’t light up a room the way your lamps do. In addition to 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 to get to a grocery store, but you might be surprised by just how much food to keep on hand. The Red Cross recommends keeping two weeks worth of food available in case you’re unexpectedly stuck at home, or enough to last three days if you’re evacuating. Get creative and stick with foods you actually want to 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 pets 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 to have 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 to 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<b> resource </font></b>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 home ownership 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,” says Jensen. The Red Cross recommends keeping bandages, an instant ice pack, antiseptic wipes, scissors, and more. Just-for-fun Items When you’re rushing to pack your bags for an evacuation, a few non-essentials can actually be some of the best things for your mental well-being. “We need to find ways of comforting ourselves,” says Jensen. “Relax and take some time to realize it’s going to be OK.” He suggests packing a book, a ’s favorite stuffed animal, or playing cards. Letting yourself relax a bit will help normalize the situation and take your mind off the stress. Are you prepared to handle an emergency or natural disaster? @ Reader's Digest  |
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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 1 week and without hot water for 2 weeks. I lost my roof and my basement. It was an eye-opener for just how unprepared I was.
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11/11/2018 2:56 am |
rainfall here seems to be the biggest threat lately and in winter of course snowfall..i try to be prepared as much as possible but my house is situated in front of a hill which is supposed to be the highest point in the area and copious amounts of water comes off the hill and as well as the neighbors to my left..My basement last winter had 3 feet of water in it because a family member unplugged my sump pump and I had to get the fire dept to pump it out ..crazy ..no one can ever be too prepared sorry it was bad for you then ..hope it never happens again.
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You forgot to mention "always carry a condom" you never know when you might need it. “For a moment, nothing happened. Then, after a second or so, nothing continued to happen.” ― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Much like this site  Visit my Blog for my adventures.
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rainfall here seems to be the biggest threat lately and in winter of course snowfall..i try to be prepared as much as possible but my house is situated in front of a hill which is supposed to be the highest point in the area and copious amounts of water comes off the hill and as well as the neighbors to my left..My basement last winter had 3 feet of water in it because a family member unplugged my sump pump and I had to get the fire dept to pump it out ..crazy ..no one can ever be too prepared sorry it was bad for you then ..hope it never happens again.
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You forgot to mention "always carry a condom" you never know when you might need it.
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You're right on the importance of being prepared for such contingencies my lady.... Things can turn rapidly for the worse, and still, the whole "prepper"mentality leaves me skeptical ( as for the condom it's usually for carrying water - apart from other canisters ) Cheers - P
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Based on your list, it doesn't look like I will make it. I took a look around my house and the only thing I can be sure of is that if I have to make spaghetti sauce during a disaster I will have enough canned diced tomatoes... Yep, I'll have plenty of those... I'll have to take some of those suggestions to heart. 🤔 ... 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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Good advice. Since I do some camping, I have a lot of the essentials I need to survive through a short interruption of services.  " I refuse to belong to any organization that would accept me as a member" Groucho Marx
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11/11/2018 8:07 am |
Thanks to the neighborhood "cat lady" my 4 legged food source is quite abundant in case of a Zombie or other Apocalypse.
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Such a great and important blog as you gave some wonderful information and everyone needs to read this blog as we all need to be prepared for any emergency especially in the world we live in today..I hope you have a Blessed Sunday hun.. Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on.. 
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You're right on the importance of being prepared for such contingencies my lady.... Things can turn rapidly for the worse, and still, the whole "prepper"mentality leaves me skeptical ( as for the condom it's usually for carrying water - apart from other canisters ) Cheers - P
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Based on your list, it doesn't look like I will make it. I took a look around my house and the only thing I can be sure of is that if I have to make spaghetti sauce during a disaster I will have enough canned diced tomatoes... Yep, I'll have plenty of those... I'll have to take some of those suggestions to heart. 🤔
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Good advice. Since I do some camping, I have a lot of the essentials I need to survive through a short interruption of services.
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Thanks to the neighborhood "cat lady" my 4 legged food source is quite abundant in case of a Zombie or other Apocalypse.
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Such a great and important blog as you gave some wonderful information and everyone needs to read this blog as we all need to be prepared for any emergency especially in the world we live in today..I hope you have a Blessed Sunday hun..
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I was a Boy Scout, I have always taken the motto seriously, "Be Prepared". Now you CANT prepare for everything, but you can damm sure try if you can afford it. Having lived in Winter Country most of my life, I have a shovel in my car 12 months a year, also ice scrapper, and since it can rain anytime, I have an umbrerella in my car too. And a local and state maps as I dont always know where I am or where I am going. And a good supply of tissue, since my nose knows no bounds in running. And, always carry a fresh bottle of water, and usually some sort of long lasting emerg food. And a jacket, gloves, hat & scarf hang on back of my drivers seat 12 months of the year. Boots now in car for the winter, as well as thick winter socks. And, I always carry a book for those times when you have nothing to do and cant do anything about it. And my cell goes with me 24/7, even to the bathroom, and I have 2 backup power cels for it, since one only lasts about 8 hours. And my leatherman goes with me anytime I am out of my apt, cant count the many times I have needed it! And yeah, I have condoms too, lol !
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How can you make sauce if your power is off and the stove doesn't work? You going to light a fire? Have a manual can opener? Of course... I have a gas BBQ, 🔥and a manual opener 🔪(knife, couldn't find a can opener emoji) , and enough pasta to choke a horse... 🍷(glass of wine with the meal). What I won't have is the meat to go into the sauce, so it'll be a tomato sauce. 🍅 I'll be ok for about a week and a half.... Hmmm... That's not so good.. 🤔😑😶 I guess.... , I'll be a casualty.. Pray for me... 😓😞 ... 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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I was a Boy Scout, I have always taken the motto seriously, "Be Prepared". Now you CANT prepare for everything, but you can damm sure try if you can afford it. Having lived in Winter Country most of my life, I have a shovel in my car 12 months a year, also ice scrapper, and since it can rain anytime, I have an umbrerella in my car too. And a local and state maps as I dont always know where I am or where I am going. And a good supply of tissue, since my nose knows no bounds in running. And, always carry a fresh bottle of water, and usually some sort of long lasting emerg food. And a jacket, gloves, hat & scarf hang on back of my drivers seat 12 months of the year. Boots now in car for the winter, as well as thick winter socks. And, I always carry a book for those times when you have nothing to do and cant do anything about it. And my cell goes with me 24/7, even to the bathroom, and I have 2 backup power cels for it, since one only lasts about 8 hours. And my leatherman goes with me anytime I am out of my apt, cant count the many times I have needed it! And yeah, I have condoms too, lol ! People never think it’s going to happen to them and then scramble when it does.
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You're funny and cute... 😊❤️ Of course... I have a gas BBQ, 🔥and a manual opener 🔪(knife, couldn't find a can opener emoji) , and enough pasta to choke a horse... 🍷(glass of wine with the meal). What I won't have is the meat to go into the sauce, so it'll be a tomato sauce. 🍅 I'll be ok for about a week and a half.... Hmmm... That's not so good.. 🤔😑😶 I guess.... , I'll be a casualty.. Pray for me... 😓😞 A possible option (depending on how widespread the emergency is) would be to leave! My couch is pretty comfortable 😉
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NO I am Not prepared, although I use flashlights when I am camping and always take the batteries out. I have spares around here, in case the power goes out and I have to use one. And my medical plan won't cover Any portion of my prescriptions, unless I get a 90 Day Supply ! I'm not even sure where my important papers are, obviously not all in 1 place. I will have to put a watch on this post - so I can refer back to it, as I do some pre-emergency preparation. Check out my profile or and become a "watcher" of my blog FMAOPLS,to learn more about me, and for intelligent, lively, smartassy and fun discussion, with a little irreverence thrown in. "Like" or comment on my photos, and I promise I'll add more. Thanks.
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NO I am Not prepared, although I use flashlights when I am camping and always take the batteries out. I have spares around here, in case the power goes out and I have to use one. And my medical plan won't cover Any portion of my prescriptions, unless I get a 90 Day Supply ! I'm not even sure where my important papers are, obviously not all in 1 place. I will have to put a watch on this post - so I can refer back to it, as I do some pre-emergency preparation. You can never be ‘too prepared’.
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