| FREE TIPS If you are caught in a BAD situation, which category best describes you? 1. WATER - Keep extra bottles in your car, office and home. 2. FOOD - Keep some dried and/or canned foods on hand. Freeze dried foods are great too! 3. SHELTER- Besides your comfortable home, consider having a tent, sleeping bag etc. Or a trailer, R.V. etc. Did you know that there have been over 1267 earthquakes this month (May 2010)? Look at the frequency of earthquakes.........know your surroundings. Are you in the city, in the wilderness, on the ocean fishing? "THE RULE OF 3" 1. YOU CAN SURVIVE 3 MINUTES WITHOUT AIR 2. YOU CAN SURVIVE 3 HOURS WITH EXPOSURE 3. YOU CAN SURVIVE 3 DAYS WITHOUT WATER 4. YOU CAN SURVIVE 3 WEEKS WITHOUT FOOD 5. YOU CAN SURVIVE ABOUT 3 MONTHS WITHOUT HOPE How to turn off your Electricity, Gas and Water at your home: Watch the Video Below. DID YOU KNOW...... If the power goes out, the food will safely store in the refrigerator for approximately 4 hours. Have you inventoried your pantry or food storage area lately? Have you rotated stock? (water etc.) Can you drink pool water in an emergency? I've heard both sides of the story, but I'd have to say "NO" is the most common answer. There are far too many chemicals in it. It would actually do more harm than good. It would dehydrate you and maybe do damage to your kidneys if used long-term. For bathing, it's just fine though. In a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI), there are some important things you should consider. If people around you are injured, can you help them? If you are injured, will the emergency workers be able to contact your family? There are so many hazards and possible scenarios it's impossible to master all of them. Take a look below and see if you can prepare for some. This is how you will learn to improve your skills and purchase the supplies you need. Earthquake- You will have falling items, broken glass and structural failures. Do you have shoes by your bed in case a lamp, picture or mirror breaks? Can you turn off the gas, water & breakers? Can you get out of your house safely? Or do you have to shelter in place? Do you have a way of communicating with your family or friends? Are there hazards= Downed power lines, gas leaks or fires? Fire Suppression- Do you have a fire extinguisher? Do you know how to operate it? Is it charged? Is it CO2, dry chemical or water? Do you know the difference between a grease fire and a wood fire? Baking soda will also put out a grease fire. Don't use water! Invest in some good fire extinguishers. Try operating one just to get the hang of it. Meeting Place- If you can't get home, or you have to evacuate, do you have an alternate meeting location? Do your friends and family know to meet there? Do you have an out of state contact? During an emergency, most cell phones and land lines will be busy or shut down. Out of state calls might be easier to make after a disaster. Escape Plan- Can you get out of your house if it's on fire? Can you get your family out? Try a practice drill at home. Especially if you have a 2 or 3 story home. You might need a ladder to get down from the 2nd story etc. Hazardous Materials- In your home, garage and office, you probably have some deadly chemicals stored: Ammonia, bleach, paint, gasoline etc. It's crucial that you know how and what to do if you have an earthquake and the kitchen sink collapses and mixes some of these deadly agents. The fumes could be toxic and cause serious harm to you. Or if ingested, how to call the poison center and explain to them what has taken place. Or just 9-1-1 if you forget. Lastly, some of these chemicals could be corrosive, flammable, explosive or react with water. Know what you have and how to avoid a potential accident. Medical- After a disaster, there will most likely be dead or injured people. Can you assist with CPR or basic first-aid? Will you help the medical professionals if they arrive? Or will you just want to get home? These are important questions to ask yourself. www.mysurvival101.com |
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