Preparing for Snow Emergencies
The Boy Scouts have it right-always be prepared. After a recent early season snow storm knocked out power for days in the mid-Atlantic, families emerged from the darkness with the realization that they weren't as prepared for a disaster as they thought.
Booklights in Home Emergency Kits
Add a few "booklights" to your emergency kits. Mine came in very handy during the recent blackout. I just clipped it to the front of my shirt and as it is adjustable I just pointed it where I wanted it and had a hands free flashlight!
Prepare a Disaster Bin For Emergencies
I live in southeastern NC and although we don't get the full force of hurricanes like you do in FL, we do get the damaging winds, rains, and tornadoes spun off from the storms. So keeping disaster bins is important here too.
Keeping an Inventory of Possessions in Case of Disaster
Know what you have before a disaster strikes by putting down on paper everything you have with serial numbers, make, and manufacturer. You can also take pictures of your items so they can be referred to if something should happen.
Are You Ready For An Emergency?
Being prepared for unexpected emergencies is important. If you didn't think so before, look at the East Coast this week. They have many experienced their first earth quake and now the worst hurricane in decades.
My Frugal Life: Be Prepared For An Emergency
I have moved several times but have lived in three states for the majority of my years. Many states are prone to certain types of weather. Since you can not change the weather, the next wisest thing to do is to educate oneself about the best course of action.
Everyone's electricity goes out now and then. Trying to maneuver through the house with a flashlight in one hand or with a candle can be tricky and/or dangerous.
If you use those little solar lights outside, they can come in handy during a power outage at night. Bring them inside and you have light, then take them back out in the morning to recharge.
Keep Emergency Supplies in Trunk
I keep a small suitcase in my car's trunk with a change of clothing, personal hygiene products, and some spare money for emergencies.
Having Hard Wired Telephone for Power Outages
You need a hard wired phone that is able to dial out. Just because your electricity is out, does not mean your phone will not work if you have a hard wired phone.
Designate an Out Of State Emergency Contact
Ever since my kids were small, we have designated my mother, who lives in another state, as the family emergency contact. All school forms had her name and phone number in the emergency contact section, as did any of the wallet emergency cards we all carried.
Practice Drills Before A Disaster
I teach in an international school in Tokyo. At 2:45 p.m. on Mar. 10, we had an earthquake and evacuation drill. At 2:46 p.m. on Mar. 11, we had the 8.9 earthquake. Because we had just "rehearsed" the same thing the day before, everyone knew exactly what to do.
Disaster Preparedness for Dogs And Cats
Disaster can strike at any time. When it happens, the pets in your care are going to have to depend on you to take care of their needs. If a disaster strikes your area today, are you prepared to take care your pet for however long it takes to recover?
Are you prepared for an emergency? Be prepared for almost every emergency with lots of canned food items. You should also store water and a hand can opener with the food. Make sure you have meats that are canned as they give you energy.
Be Prepared For Winter Weather
Here are some things I learned from the Missouri ice storm of 2007 and recent blizzard:
Keep Spare Oxygen for Emergencies
Winter is here and has reared it's ugly head upon most of the United States. During these times, we often forget that people who are on oxygen may need to make sure they are kept in supplies. Most people have concentrators which run off electricity.
Have Emergency Food Box On Hand
Every year we have no idea what the weather will bring in the winter months. I have a special box just for this occasion. I buy soups, canned meats with pastas and other non perishable items to go in it.
Old Cell Phone for Emergencies
I have an elderly mother who likes to work in her garden, often when I'm not at home. Rather than have her carry an awkward portable phone outside for emergencies, I wanted to buy her an economical cell phone, but was annoyed with all the charges and limitations.
These tips are in addition to the American Red Cross tips for dealing with storms and power outages.
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Practice Drills Before A Disaster
I teach in an international school in Tokyo. At 2:45 p.m. on Mar. 10, we had an earthquake and evacuation drill. At 2:46 p.m. on Mar. 11, we had the 8.9 earthquake. Because we had just "rehearsed" the same thing the day before, everyone knew exactly what to do.
Disaster Preparedness for Dogs And Cats
Disaster can strike at any time. When it happens, the pets in your care are going to have to depend on you to take care of their needs. If a disaster strikes your area today, are you prepared to take care your pet for however long it takes to recover?
Be Prepared For Winter Weather
Here are some things I learned from the Missouri ice storm of 2007 and recent blizzard:
This is the time to prepare for winter if you live in one of our colder states. Waiting until the last minute to prepare for the cold or an outage most often results in spending extra money or putting money out for repairs.
