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Bensgrandma
True Blue Farmgirl
227 Posts
Alexis
White Oak
PA
USA
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
 Posted - May 13 2011 : 2:38:34 PM
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Yeah, every year since I've moved from California to Kentucky there have been emergencies here. Everything from an ice storm (Without power for two weeks) to floods (My old job almost lost everything) to tornadoes! (Touched down about 2 miles away) So disaster preparedness is forefront during these months.
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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AimeeC
Farmgirl at Heart
3 Posts
Aimee
Selah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jun 20 2011 : 09:25:29 AM
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| Don't forget the personal items! Give each person a bath towel, hand towel, washcloth and a bar of soap. For ladies, don't forget your monthly supplies-even if your daughters are only 7 or 8, if you forget to look for a year or two, they may "start", and you'll be in a real pickle! Bar soap, of course, can be used to wash bodies, hands, faces, hair and clothes. |
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jun 21 2011 : 05:17:47 AM
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| We keep a tacke box that is filled with first aid supplies by the back door to just grab and run.As for bottled water and food, I need to build my reserves back up.I was doing so good and used them and didnt replace.Lazy. This spring with the tornadoes,floods etc. shows how imprtant this is. An idea I took from the news after Joplin was take pics of your belongings for insurance purposes. A camera card is easy to store and its all on there. |
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NancyOH1
True Blue Farmgirl
88 Posts
Nancy
Columbus
Ohio
USA
88 Posts |
Posted - Jul 04 2011 : 11:35:12 AM
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I have worked for our state's Emergency Management Agency for several years now. If you check on www.fema.gov you can also find information on being prepared for disasters. Also, check with your individual state and county for a website to for your local Emergency Management Agency. Great info to know should a disaster hit in your local area. It helps to know who your county and state contacts are when needed. All of these sites can prove to be helpful to all of us in preparing for a disaster.
Nancy J. Boyd
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 10:58:27 AM
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I know our local doctors offices carry free radon kits...next time you're in the docs office that might be a good thing to get, just in case!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
1853 Posts
deborah
nutley
nj
USA
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Posted - Jul 28 2011 : 6:56:32 PM
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we have an escape plan and a go bag
I go thru every couple of months
add things renew things
its my just incase bag
plus its waterproof
you never know.
I started this after 9/11
since i live so close to NYC
I still feel edgy at times ..
blessings deborah
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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camiesmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Anne Jeannette
Stagecoach
NV
USA
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Posted - Jul 30 2011 : 7:02:01 PM
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Keeping gas in your tank is important if you're away from home. But when I lived in CA I always kept a backpack in the trunk of my car in case the roads were impassable. Also I try to keep fire wood that I can cook and heat with. My biggest concern is water. I'm on a well and without power... so, my next big purchase is a deep well hand pump. Food and water in the house are a given. Used to have about 6 months worth, but with the economy were down to about 2 months.
A.J.
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2011 : 6:59:09 PM
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Here are some things to remember if you're in a disaster and only have kitchen stuff where you are (ie: maybe in the basement or something)
Honey is very antibacterial
Black pepper will stop bleeding-just put it on and apply pressure
Smelling green apple will help claustrophobia
Putting an ice pack in your armpit or groin area will lower temp really quickly.
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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NancyOH1
True Blue Farmgirl
88 Posts
Nancy
Columbus
Ohio
USA
88 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2011 : 11:18:21 AM
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| Each state has their own Emergency Management Agency as well that can provide additional information on what to have on hand for disasters. They might even have their own website under the individual state's website. An example would be www.ohio.gov/ema. Also, FEMA (www.fema.gov) should also have information listed on their website regarding preparing for disasters. Here in Ohio we also have Emergency Management Agencies at the county level. This would be a great phone number to have on hand should anyone experience a natural or man-made disaster in their local area. These individuals, along with the American Red Cross, should also have access to programs and/or information on where to go for monetary help during times of disaster. Hope this additional information helps. |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2011 : 3:39:04 PM
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I am an amateur radio licensee, and they have a really good system for emergency response called RACES. If you are technically inclined, you might consider becoming a ham radio operator and learning how to communicate on the amateur radio frequencies (when cell phone towers fail, amateur radio often fills the gap.)
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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Mini
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Cheryl
Kentucky
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Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 09:57:05 AM
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I find this thread interesting. I know I should have a bag ready to go in case anything ever happens, but my problem is, I don't really have anyplace to run to.
I am more interested in prepping. I went through a week/half with no power during the ice storm of 2009. Since then I try to keep supplies on hand at all times and will buy more before winter hits. Around here when the stores opened after the storm, they sold out of everything in less than 5 hours. You couldn't hardly buy a case of water, a battery or a candle.
I also don't trust the government to help out in a major crisis (doesn't matter what party is in office, I don't trust any of them) and I laugh at the keep 3 days of food and water on hand. I am trying to build up a stockpile of at least 3 months worth of food. I have a well and am trying to figure how I would get water from it in a power outage. Heating and cooking is no problem, I have two kerosene heaters and a wood stove. I have already started preparing for this winter because if the rumors are true it may end up being a doozy! |
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2011 : 07:49:17 AM
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I have food storage, emergency lights and alternative cooking methods. I store drinking water in the basement storage area and animal water 3-45 gal barrels in the garage. We eat from the food storage and easily rotate the food. I rotate the water during canning season as well as some gardening.
I started with a few meals to several months. I have had to rely on my food storage exclusively several times. A few times a year we have "played we are in a disaster". The kids love it! It also tests where I am deficient.
This year, I started using a solar oven. I made a thermal cooking with my neighborhood group. That is next to try! Don't store foots you are not familiar with.
Laura~Dreaming of big girl farm...
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2011 : 7:01:07 PM
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Cheryl, I'm betting we're not too far away from each other. We went 2 weeks with no power. We have wood heat/cistern water...and we ran off generators the whole time. It was rough, but we did it. The wood heat saved us-I was able to cook on the wood stove the whole time. It's just like a cooktop, and you can use the actual wood area for cooking stuff, too.
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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Mini
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Cheryl
Kentucky
27 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2011 : 08:16:12 AM
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Oh boogers. I had a nice long reply typed out to this yesterday, and lost my connection right when I hit send! Thanks BRTC!!
Megan, Paint Lick is more towards the center to the eastern part of the state, isn't it? I'm in the Northwestern part, right across the border from ILL. (Paducah/Kevil area)
I can cook on top of the stove, just not inside. This thing is old, around 60+ and the damper doesn't work anymore. Which means it's either a slow simmer or open all the way and full roar. I really don't have the money to get a generator, so I am looking at an Amish water bucket or a small hand pump from Lehmans, to use if I loose power for an extended period of time.
Have you heard anything about how this Winter may be? The almanac is saying it will be mild but some of the old timers around here are saying they think it could be a rough one.
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2011 : 5:24:28 PM
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Well I keep hearing it's going to be mild since the last few were so rough. I'm starting to stock up on batteries in preparation for this winter, though! I'm also making sure my percolator is ready. I love my coffee!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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DewOnAPetal
Farmgirl at Heart
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Marty
Whitney Point
NY
USA
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Posted - Sep 06 2011 : 7:52:26 PM
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When I lived in NYC, I had a go-bag and we coordinated a meeting place. I have since moved upstate to the country, but still keep my go-bag in the car, almost always with a full tank of gas. Luckily, we have a generator that would keep us going for up to 10 days while we plan what to do next in the event of a disaster. I bought this place as a safe haven for my 2 kids who live in NYC and Philly if it was ever necessary.
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2011 : 5:34:27 PM
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Yeah, we're pretty much on our "safe haven". I'm looking to start a "Disaster" toolbox. Hammer, nails, saw, screwdrivers, caulk, bucket...
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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Bensgrandma
True Blue Farmgirl
227 Posts
Alexis
White Oak
PA
USA
227 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2011 : 05:35:46 AM
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I check in on this topic from time to time. I am just starting to reorganize my basement food storage area this week. We bought a generator this summer. I hope we don't need it but it is good to have since we lost power in the big storm a couple of years ago.
Stacking firewood and getting kerosene to have too. Canned food and water. I should get a go bag but have not done that yet. We are in the country and not near rivers so I don't worry as much about that but probably should anyway just to be safe.
I like the idea of a solar stove. Maybe I will look into that but I am not sure it would work in the winter.
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2011 : 11:28:30 PM
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I am very aware of preparedness and the need for it. I am slowly building up stocks of everything but the problem of course is where to put it all. As hubby thinks I am crazy, I have to make sure it is super organised and not taking over the house or sheds.
Great to hear what everyone is doing and to hear 72 hour kits mentioned as though it is a normal thing to do!! |
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njaw09
True Blue Farmgirl
397 Posts
Annie
NJ
USA
397 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2011 : 10:42:09 AM
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I have lots of emergency kits. Ever since 9/11 and blackout at NYC I am more prepare than before. I was stuck when there was a blackout at NYC. Thank goodness for a good pair of sneaker, a book and a small portable radio)...if it is humid thank goodness for a small notebook to fan and 1 small bottle and snack.
I have 3 sets for home (for each individual: 72 hrs kit in the family and for us), 1 for work (no longer working so I don't need it but usually I have one for work), 1 for the car & another is the snow kit (shovel, gloves, blanket and such...), 1 for each pet (parrot and terrier).
I purchase mine from Red Cross, Amazon and other site and tweak here and there to see my needs.
Also I check out http://www.ready.gov/, red cross,...need to check on fema...
My wish is to work on the basement and make it as a pantry if possible...for 6 months and maybe up to a year...can't now cuz we might move. |
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2011 : 12:40:46 AM
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My favourite thing for power outs (and just night time trips to the chook shed or to bottle feed lambs!) is my wind-up torch! Every year our supermarket gets a whole heap in for $3.99 (this is cheap in Australia) and they sell out in an hour or so. We have one in every room in the house, a couple in the cars, in the sheds. Now I want to get a wind-up radio too.
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
1853 Posts
deborah
nutley
nj
USA
1853 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2011 : 7:08:17 PM
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HI ALL
we have our first nor'easter (major snow storm) since there were so many leaves still on the trees
lots of tree branches crashed down on the power lines so blackout they said it could be a week.
thankfully i was prepared lots of candles flashlights w/fresh batteries ..a natural gas heater in the basement. its the same as a gas fireplace..came with the house in the fifties and its a godsend in the winter..i replaced it with a newer model afew years back..
food nonperishable, extra large coolers for persihable i packed with snow to keep cold.acouple of cases of bottled water.
cells and laptops w/car chargers plus a windup radio..and alot of old dvd movies ..battery book lite
thankful it was only 24hrs...after 911 i put together a go bag since i live so close to the city, and keep where i can get to it quickly. we made a plan as to where to meet if something happens and we can not reach each other..i know some of you may think this is strange but afew summers later we have a really bad blackout and even cell service was down..that was scary everyone thought
i keep an emergency kit in my car. i'm always looking for ways to be better prepared..
blessings deborah
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
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darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Oct 31 2011 : 8:10:14 PM
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Thanks for the information...
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Originally posted by brightmeadow
I don't know if this has been posted here before, I look back for about a year. It's worth mentioning again, even if it is an old topic.
The American Red Cross has a lot of information on their web site http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_77_,00.html on how to prepare your home for emergencies including power blackouts, thunderstorms, mudslides, tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as terrorist attacks.
You probably know which types of disasters are most likely for your area, but there are basics that apply to all types of disasters.
The basic plan consists of a family communication plan, an evacuation plan, and a supplies kit. They have suggestions for each of these.
Check it out today, be prepared.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
Visit my blog at http://brightmeadowfarms.blogspot.com ,web site store at http://www.watkinsonline.com/fish or my homepage at http://home.earthlink.net/~brightmeadow
"When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life or in the life of another" Helen Keller |
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