no emergency -- march 2011
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There areThere are
no emergencies!no emergencies!
For those who are prepared For those who are prepared
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The quick and easy wayThe quick and easy way
to be prepared:to be prepared: With a few purchases you can have aWith a few purchases you can have a
emergency survival system in place!emergency survival system in place!
That is, two weeks of food and water .That is, two weeks of food and water .
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If you wish to be moreIf you wish to be moreprepared have a foodprepared have a food
storage program.storage program.
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It is my responsibility to take care ofIt is my responsibility to take care of
my bodys needs without being amy bodys needs without being aburden on others.burden on others.
Up until now I have depended on others:Up until now I have depended on others: The farmerThe farmer The grocery storeThe grocery store The restaurantThe restaurant T
he microwave and ovenThe microwave and oven
The nations electrical gridThe nations electrical grid Water from the tapWater from the tap
But what if I wake up one morning and that supportBut what if I wake up one morning and that support
system is gone?system is gone?
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Grocery stores haveGrocery stores havea threea three--day supply ofday supply of
fresh food.fresh food.
They are dependent on trucks.They are dependent on trucks.
Trucks are dependent on fuel.
Trucks are dependent on fuel.
Even with the trucks running and fuel flowing,Even with the trucks running and fuel flowing,the food supply is dependent on the farmer.the food supply is dependent on the farmer.
The farmer is dependent on many factors suchThe farmer is dependent on many factors such
as weather; whole crops can fail if conditions areas weather; whole crops can fail if conditions arenot favorable.not favorable.
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What could I store?What could I store?
In short, theIn short, the foods I like to eat!foods I like to eat!
Foods that I can prepare even if I have noFoods that I can prepare even if I have noelectricity, stove or refrigerator.electricity, stove or refrigerator.
It is not practical, in a food shortage situation,It is not practical, in a food shortage situation,to drastically change my eating habits and beto drastically change my eating habits and behappy and satisfied.happy and satisfied.
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Slide 6
KC8 Suggest that this slide be followed by Slide #15 and then slide #11BKKiran, 6/24/2009
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Each time you go the grocery storeEach time you go the grocery storeto buy food and supplies you use on ato buy food and supplies you use on a
regular basisregular basis buy extra!buy extra!
If you normally buy one, buy six; if you normallyIf you normally buy one, buy six; if you normallybuy 6, buy a case.buy 6, buy a case.
This is true of nonThis is true of non--food basics as wellfood basics as well such assuch asmedicine, vitamins, toiletries, cleaning products, etc.medicine, vitamins, toiletries, cleaning products, etc.
Purchase extra ofPurchase extra ofanythinganything you use on a regularyou use on a regularbasis.basis.
Any items you stock will cost more next year, so it isAny items you stock will cost more next year, so it is
a good investment as well.a good investment as well.
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Each time you make a purchaseEach time you make a purchase
stop and ask yourself: Would I likestop and ask yourself: Would I likethis item to be in my stock?this item to be in my stock?
If the answer is yes,If the answer is yes,
BUYEXTRA!BUYEXTRA!
This is aThis is a very organic wayvery organic wayto build a supply.to build a supply.
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In addition, have a basic food stockIn addition, have a basic food stock
that fits the following profile.that fits the following profile.
is easy to useis easy to use
is inexpensiveis inexpensive is easy to storeis easy to store
has a long shelf lifehas a long shelf life
does not require a stove or refrigeratordoes not require a stove or refrigerator consists ofconsists of simple foods you know how to usesimple foods you know how to use
and like to eatand like to eat
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Life is in the seed.Life is in the seed.
All beans can be sprouted.All beans can be sprouted.
Mung, lentil and adzuki beans are favorites.Mung, lentil and adzuki beans are favorites.
They are easy to sprout and can also be cooked.They are easy to sprout and can also be cooked.
Sprouting gives you fresh vegetables when thereSprouting gives you fresh vegetables when thereare none.are none.
Sprouting increases nutritional value as well asSprouting increases nutritional value as well asvolume and weight.volume and weight.
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Canned FoodsCanned Foods
keep for about two years; look forkeep for about two years; look forexpiration dates.expiration dates.
contain water and need no cooking.contain water and need no cooking.
are easy to store.are easy to store.
can be opened and eaten as is!can be opened and eaten as is!
buy those with the low sodium content asbuy those with the low sodium content asmore salt will require you to drink moremore salt will require you to drink morewater.water.
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ugges onsugges ons ororsimple foods you knowsimple foods you know
how to use and like to eathow to use and like to eat if you have a stoveif you have a stove
WheatWheat RiceRice
Textured vegetable protein (TVP), like soy nuggetsTextured vegetable protein (TVP), like soy nuggets
BeansBeans
Seeds for sproutingSeeds for sprouting
All of the above items store for long periods of time.All of the above items store for long periods of time.Five to 30 years have been reported.Five to 30 years have been reported.
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Slide 12
KC7 Suggest that this slide be moved up after slide #8 and then follow it with slide #11BKKiran, 6/24/2009
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How much do I need?How much do I need?
Everyone is different; some need more, someEveryone is different; some need more, someneed less.need less.
A three weeks supply is theA three weeks supply is the leastleastamount suggested.amount suggested.
In some situations it may be more important toIn some situations it may be more important tohave an exit plan than a storage plan.have an exit plan than a storage plan.
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You can live for three weeksYou can live for three weeks
withoutfood withoutfood
But youll survive less than aBut youll survive less than aweek withoutweek without
Water!Water!
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Of first and foremost importance isOf first and foremost importance is
water. No amount of food willwater. No amount of food willmake up for a lack of water.make up for a lack of water.
Store 20 gallons of water per person.Store 20 gallons of water per person.
This is a minimumThis is a minimum three weekthree week emergencyemergencysupply.supply.
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Slide 17
KC9 Suggest this slide be followed with the slide about storing water now at the end, slide #36BKKiran, 6/24/2009
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Other ConsiderationsOther Considerations
If you are in a cold climate, heating could be oreIf you are in a cold climate, heating could be ore
important than water.important than water.
Then water.Then water. Then food.Then food.
NOTE:
If using gas heat, be sure to ventilate room to avoid carbonmonoxide poisoning
If burning wood, have fire extinguishers at hand.
In the event of an earthquake, turn off gas and water mains.
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Some ways to purify your waterSome ways to purify your water
BleachBleach
IodineIodine
GSEGSE grapefruit seed extractgrapefruit seed extract Colloidal SilverColloidal Silver
DistillingDistilling
Do we need to change providers immediately, or can we take our time after Shobnabhen transfers our current provider into your name?
Always boil and filter questionable water; then use a purifier.
Use the methods described only to make water safe from
bacteria or viruses.
Do not drink water you think may contain chemicals, oils,
poisonous substances, sewage, or other contaminants!
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Chlorine bleachChlorine bleachwith no other additivewith no other additive
1 quart/1 liter1 quart/1 liter 3 drops3 drops
gallon/2 quarts gallon/2 quarts 5 drops5 drops
1 gallon1 gallon 1/8 tsp1/8 tsp
5 gallons5 gallons 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp 10 gallons10 gallons 1 tsp1 tsp
Double this for treating very cold, or surface waterDouble this for treating very cold, or surface water..
http://www.doh.wa.gov/phepr/handbook/purify.htm
Treat water with a 5 to 6 percent
liquid Chlorine Bleach solution.
Treating clear/cloudy water .. Bleach solution to add
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Iodine Water DisinfectantIodine Water Disinfectanthttp://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/faq/emerg.htmlhttp://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/faq/emerg.html
You can use chlorine tablets to disinfectYou can use chlorine tablets to disinfectfiltered and settled water.filtered and settled water.
Chlorine tablets containing the necessary dosageChlorine tablets containing the necessary dosagefor drinking water disinfection can be purchasedfor drinking water disinfection can be purchasedin a commercially prepared form. These tabletsin a commercially prepared form. These tabletsare available from drug and sporting goodsare available from drug and sporting goods
stores and should be used as stated in thestores and should be used as stated in theinstructions. When instructions are not available,instructions. When instructions are not available,use one tablet for each quart or liter of water touse one tablet for each quart or liter of water tobe purified.be purified.
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Colloidal Silver is an excellent water purifier.Colloidal Silver is an excellent water purifier.
Water stored with one or two tablespoonsWater stored with one or two tablespoonsof Colloidal Silver per five liters will be safeof Colloidal Silver per five liters will be safeand sweet tasting for a very long time.and sweet tasting for a very long time.
After testing 23 methods of purifyingAfter testing 23 methods of purifying
water, NASA selected a silver systemwater, NASA selected a silver system
for the space shuttle.for the space shuttle.
Using Colloidal SilverUsing Colloidal SilverFOR PURIFYING FOOD & WATERFOR PURIFYING FOOD & WATER
http://alteredhttp://altered--states.net/barry/colloidalsilver/suggesteduses.htmstates.net/barry/colloidalsilver/suggesteduses.htm
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GSEGSE
GrapefruitSeed ExtractGrapefruitSeed Extract
Add 10 to 25 drops of GSE, per gallon of water. ShakeAdd 10 to 25 drops of GSE, per gallon of water. Shake
and let stand for several minutes. The water will have aand let stand for several minutes. The water will have abitter taste to it, due to the GSE.bitter taste to it, due to the GSE.
GSE is a substance derived from the seeds, membranes,
and the pulp of grapefruit. Used as a broad-spectrum, non-
toxic, antimicrobial product, it is known to be highlyeffective for fighting infection and promoting health. GSE is
used as a purifier, antiseptic, and preservative. Even in
studies comparing its effectiveness to chlorine bleach,
isopropyl alcohol, and colloidal silver, GSE has been found
to be superior as an antimicrobial.
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DistillersDistillers
Counter top electric
4 gallons a day
Stove top / open fire
10 gallons a day
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Slide 24
KC12 Suggest that slides #38 through #42 follow this slide.BKKiran, 6/24/2009
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Storing WaterStoring Water
Preferably store in new, clean containers ofPreferably store in new, clean containers ofmanageable size in a cool, dark place.manageable size in a cool, dark place.
Rotate stored water every six months.Rotate stored water every six months.
If there is advance warning, fill bathtubs and allIf there is advance warning, fill bathtubs and allavailable containers. (Avoid using flood waters.)available containers. (Avoid using flood waters.)
Solar showers, such as the Reliance Solar SpraySolar showers, such as the Reliance Solar Spray
PortableShower, are available on the internetPortable
Shower, are available on the internetand in camping stores. They are a good way ofand in camping stores. They are a good way of
conserving water.conserving water.
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Slide 25
KC1 Suggest this slide go after slide #22.BKKiran, 6/24/2009
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ImportantImportantitems to keep on handitems to keep on hand
FirstFirst--aid kitaid kit
RadioRadio wind up, solar or a supply of batterieswind up, solar or a supply of batteries
Flash lightFlash light wind up or battery poweredwind up or battery powered
WaterWater--proof matches or lighterproof matches or lighter
CandlesCandles
Gas camp stoveGas camp stove
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Ways to store grains and seeds:Ways to store grains and seeds:
Glass jarsGlass jars or plastic jars in earthquakeor plastic jars in earthquake--proneproneareas.areas.
Mylar bagsMylar bags
FoodFood--grade bucketsgrade buckets
Oxygen absorbersOxygen absorbers
Heat, light, bugs, moisture, time and oxygenwork against storage life. Therefore, use:
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Slide 27
KC5 Suggest swapping the order of this slide with the next one.BKKiran, 6/24/2009
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Were to keep your suppliesWere to keep your supplies
Adark, cool, dry placeAdark, cool, dry place
Mylar bagsMylar bags
Buckets made of food grade plasticBuckets made of food grade plastic
BasementBasement
RefrigeratorRefrigerator
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Slide 28
KC13 Have repositioned things on this slideBKKiran, 6/24/2009
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One bottle will purify up to 400gallons of water. Cost $20
Just add water and you havethe quickest, easiest disaster-
stay-alive kit for cheap!
Each pack will giveEach pack will giveyou 100% of theyou 100% of the
recommendedrecommendedvitamins and minerals.vitamins and minerals.Cost for a 3Cost for a 3--daydaysupply is about $4.supply is about $4.
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http://www.survivormall.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=181http://www.survivormall.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=181
Emergency survival kitEmergency survival kit
with food, water and first aid supplieswith food, water and first aid supplies
Warm jacket or blanket / sleeping bagWarm jacket or blanket / sleeping bag
and a pair of walking shoesand a pair of walking shoes
CashCash one and five dollarone and five dollar
bills. ATMs may not work.bills. ATMs may not work.
Any needed medicationsAny needed medications
For the Car
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Communication and TransportCommunication and Transport
Carry ID noting blood type and knownCarry ID noting blood type and knownallergies.allergies.
Have an evacuation plan and meeting
Have an evacuation plan and meetingplaceplace
Keep your gas tank full at all times. IfKeep your gas tank full at all times. Ifpossible, safely store extra fuel.possible, safely store extra fuel.
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FirstAidFirstAid
Maintain good healthMaintain good health
Consider taking a basic first aid courseConsider taking a basic first aid course
Research and acquire a good first aid kitResearch and acquire a good first aid kit Know your local medical facilities andKnow your local medical facilities and
providersproviders
Keep an extra supply of prescriptionKeep an extra supply of prescriptionmedications and easymedications and easy--toto--locate details oflocate details ofany specific medical conditions you have.any specific medical conditions you have.
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Hygiene to help your house keepHygiene to help your house keep
smelling fresh when there issmelling fresh when there isno running water:no running water:
Keep a supply of small garbage bags by eachKeep a supply of small garbage bags by each
toilet. Use over the toilet or a fivetoilet. Use over the toilet or a five--gallon pailgallon pailwith a tight lid.with a tight lid.
Add one tablespoon of nonAdd one tablespoon of non--chlorine bleach afterchlorine bleach after
use and seal tightly.use and seal tightly.
Or, use wag bags, an ecologicallyOr, use wag bags, an ecologically--friendlyfriendlyalternative: http://www.easycaretoilet.comalternative: http://www.easycaretoilet.com
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Slide 33
KC14 See slide #39 on Hygiene. This slide and that could be combined, or made into two slides. The hygiene one could be first, but move
the 3rd bullet to this slide. It could be the first bullet, and then your two bullets could start with 'Or,' (the last one starts this way
anyway). Hope this makes sense.BKKiran, 6/24/2009
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Finances, Documentation, SecurityFinances, Documentation, Security
Keep your bill payments up to dateKeep your bill payments up to date
KeepKeep copiescopies of all financial documents,of all financial documents,
personal data, etc. in a place to which youpersonal data, etc. in a place to which youhave direct access, not in a safe deposithave direct access, not in a safe depositbox.box.
Store cash in a safe place; you may not beStore cash in a safe place; you may not beable to rely on credit cards or banks.able to rely on credit cards or banks.
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The immediate benefit isThe immediate benefit is
the peace of mind you experiencethe peace of mind you experienceby being prepared.by being prepared.
The more of us that are prepared,The more of us that are prepared,
the less of a drain we put onthe less of a drain we put on
each other if shortages appear.each other if shortages appear.
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Slide 35
KC6 Shouldn't we retain the slide that originally followed this with Rick as the contact person?BKKiran, 6/24/2009