Emergency Preparedness Weekly Task

My emergency preparedness task for the week is up on the site.  Those following along with me, check it out - Emergency Preparedness Easy Weekly Task.  Feel free to share what you're doing in the comments as well.



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Emergency Preparedness Weekly Task

My emergency preparedness task for the week is up on the site.  Those following along with me, check it out - Emergency Preparedness Easy Weekly Task.  Feel free to share what you're doing in the comments as well.



Visit and like the EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MADE EASY! Facebook Page for even more articles and links emergency preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness Weekly Task

My emergency preparedness task for the week is up on the site.  Those following along with me, check it out - Emergency Preparedness Easy Weekly Task.  Feel free to share what you're doing in the comments as well.



Visit and like the EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MADE EASY! Facebook Page for even more articles and links emergency preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness Weekly Task

My emergency preparedness task for the week is up on the site.  Those following along with me, check it out - Emergency Preparedness Easy Weekly Task.  Feel free to share what you're doing in the comments as well.



Visit and like the EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MADE EASY! Facebook Page for even more articles and links emergency preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness Weekly Task

My emergency preparedness task for the week is up on the site.  Those following along with me, check it out - Emergency Preparedness Easy Weekly Task.  Feel free to share what you're doing in the comments as well.



Visit and like the EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MADE EASY! Facebook Page for even more articles and links emergency preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness Weekly Task

My emergency preparedness task for the week is up on the site.  Those following along with me, check it out - Emergency Preparedness Easy Weekly Task.  Feel free to share what you're doing in the comments as well.



Visit and like the EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MADE EASY! Facebook Page for even more articles and links emergency preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness Weekly Task

My emergency preparedness task for the week is up on the site.  Those following along with me, check it out - Emergency Preparedness Easy Weekly Task.  Feel free to share what you're doing in the comments as well.



Visit and like the EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MADE EASY! Facebook Page for even more articles and links emergency preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness Weekly Task

My emergency preparedness task for the week is up on the site.  Those following along with me, check it out - Emergency Preparedness Easy Weekly Task.  Feel free to share what you're doing in the comments as well.



Visit and like the EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MADE EASY! Facebook Page for even more articles and links emergency preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness: Water

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How are your emergency preparedness efforts coming along?  We cannot wait until something happens for us to begin to scramble to get things together.  When everything is going well is the best time to prepare so you won't be caught in a panic when disaster happens.

This month we are focusing on water.  Do you know how you'll get water when disaster hits and your water supply is either contaminated or cut off?  Water is one of the basic necessities of life.  Read more on my preparedness site...

Emergency Preparedness - 13 Smart Tips for After Disaster

1. Venture outdoors with extreme care. If power lines are down do not go near them or touch them.
2. Keep your kids and pets inside as much as possible.
3. Keep all calls to a minimum to allow emergency calls to get through.
4. Do not wade through flooded areas with bare feet. Floodwater may be contaminated by sewage and other contaminants. Construction debris such as nails, wooden splinters, shards of glass and chunks of concrete are likely to be in the water. These can puncture or cut your feet resulting in a bad infection and a wait in the emergency room.
5. Continue to monitor local media.
6. Disinfect water to kill disease carrying microorganisms.
7. Don't turn on your main breaker until you ensure that the secondary (individual) breakers are off. Once you switch on the main breaker, turn on the secondary breakers one at a time to check for electrical faults. If a fault is detected, turn off the main breaker immediately and contact an electrician.
8. Never use generators indoors. The carbon monoxide fumes from the exhaust could cause poisoning and death.
9. Never refuel a generator while it is running or hot.
10. Never taste food to determine its safety. Discard any perishable food (such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs and leftovers) that have been above 40 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 hours or more.
11. Keep yourself hydrated with plenty of drinking water and fluids.
12. Don't let your animals roam loose. Familiar landmarks and smells may have disappeared causing them to be disoriented.
13. If your vehicle gets inundated with water, don't attempt to start it. Have it checked out by a mechanic with the proper diagnostic equipment.

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Emergency Preparedness - 12 Smart Tips for During Disaster

1. Lift your possessions off the floor in case of flooding.
2. Drape a wet towel over your cooler chests to keep contents chilled for longer periods.
3. Ways to pass the time - a)get comfy, b)read a book, c)play some dominoes or board games, d)listen to music.
4. The refrigerator will safely keep food cold for about 4 hours if it is unopened. A full freezer will hold the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it's half full) if you keep the door closed.
5. Turn off propane tanks.
6. Keep tuned to the radio or television.
7. If power goes out - use your flashlights instead of candles or open flames as a light source.
8. If power goes out - turn off all appliances and your main breaker. This will prevent power surges from damaging them when the power is restored.
9. If power goes out - drape a blanket or comforter over your fridge to help it stay cooler - open it as little as possible.
10. Never leave a leashed pet unattended - this is a cruel death trap. Rising waters and projectiles from fierce winds can kill them.
11. Keep pets in their carriers.
12. Animals do feel safer on higher ground - put their carrier up on a counter or in a cabinet but keep checking on them.

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Emergency Preparedness - 16 Smart Tips for Before Disaster

1. Avoid buying salty foods, these will make you thirsty.
2. Buy a few bags of ice and leave in your freezer. When a warning is issued, ice may be in high demand and may be difficult to buy.
3. Avoid contamination by buying food in single serving containers that can be finished in one sitting.
4. If you're taking any medications or prescription drugs, be sure to always have at least four to six week supply on hand during the season. Remember your pet's medication too.
5. Invest in a good first-aid handbook - you may be on your own for some time without professional medical help.
6. Learn CPR.
7. Avoid using empty milk jugs and plastic containers to store drinking water; it's difficult to get all the milk or food residue out of the pores in the plastic making it easy for bacteria to grow.
8. Keep a spare set of house and car keys in your Survival Kit.
9. Avoid boredom...throw some entertainment in your Survival Kit: books, Ipod or MP3 or CD player, magazines, playing cards. dominoes, etc.
10. Personal cleanliness is critical - avoid infections and the spread of sickness/disease by preparing a personal hygiene bag for you and each member of your family.
11. Backup your computer. Save all electronic files on CDs or DVDs or flash drives and seal them in plastic bags.
12. Store cubes or small blocks of ice in sealed bags or containers so you can drink the water after the ice melts.
13. Make a list and take photos or video of your belongings as documentation in case you need to make an insurance claim.
14. Make sure your fire extinguisher works.
15. Identify emergency contacts and provide each family member with their names and numbers; store in your mobile phone and place a copy with your important documents in your Survival Kit.
16. Always keep meat, poultry, fish, and eggs refrigerated at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and frozen food at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Disaster Preparedness - Are You Ready?

In event of a catastrophic impact, we should be able to meet the basic needs of shelter and food for ourselves and families until relief assistance is available. This is very important and needs to be reemphasized as the demands on government and response agencies can affect their ability to provide us with adequate relief and recovery services in the aftermath of a hurricane.

Personal readiness is being prepared. Being prepared is knowing what is required and taking the necessary steps to ensure the safety and survival of our family and protection of our property. It is proper planning well in advance of disaster. Preparing a family plan and ensuring that our property is safe are two key aspects of preparedness planning.

Prepare to Survive

Being prepared is the most important thing you can do before and during a disaster. If disaster strikes, proper planning and preparation will get you through the disaster and its aftermath.

Don’t wait until the government issues a warning to shop for supplies, check your insurance policies or talk to your family about your disaster plans. Schedule a trip to the hardware store, supermarket and drugstore. Do this well in advance of a disaster; avoid competing with the frenzied masses during a disaster alert.

Invest in your protection and safety

Some of the most important things to have before a disaster may be the most expensive. You may need to save some money first, but think of these as investments and include them in your budget before disaster strikes.

My hubby brought me a Hurricane Handbook called "SURVIVE" published by Island Heritage and Scotiabank. This handbook is filled with lots of information to assist in emergency preparedness. The more I read, the more I felt compelled to share with you my friends what I was learning and being reminded of. I kept circling paragraph after paragraph, phrase after phrase to share with you. It is so important to be prepared. Disaster strikes at any time and sometimes when we least expect it. I pray that sharing these tips in the upcoming posts with you will move you to action. Preparedness yields peace of mind.