You may want to read this from our friend in the states. Ken is prepared for a high likelihood situation, and a major one at that - Tornados. We are not suggesting you go to this level because we do have a good collective of government agencies, but being prepared will help you, your family and maybe someone you dont even know. Thank you Ken Ken Paschall - Where I live tornados are the biggest threat. After two near misses a few years ago I moved closer to the coast and further from tornado alley. I have not only survived tornados in the past but I am also well trained as a first responder and storm spotter. To say that I am prepared is an overly bold statement but I am far more prepared than most in my area. I use battery equipment to get through the initial impact of an emergency. With carefully chosen equipment of course. This can get me through the first 72 hours without electricity, running water, or natural gas. After that, I rely on more substantial equipment if needed. Of course with tornados you have to be prepared to dig out that more substantial equipment after the storm. I keep two caches in separate areas close enough I can get to them but far enough they are not likely to both be destroyed. My first experience with a major tornado was in Wichita Falls, TX late in the 70s. It was an EF5 with major damage and numerous deaths. I learned how important preparedness is first hand. Since then I have responded to several more major storms, most recently an EF3 which hit within 1/4 mile of my home. My neighbors all came to seek help from me immediately following the storm, they knew I was ready, but I digress as to why I am saying anything here. It is critical people have some basic items during an emergency, people just dont realize what they will need or for how long? Light, strong enough to help locate survivors of your own home is critical. It must be capable of working until help can arrive. That can be days or even weeks in some cases, usually days will suffice. I use high quality lights with LED professional grade bulbs. Batteries will last for days and they are rechargeable with spares available in my caches. I charge and replace them regularly as needed. A small generator is in each cache as well as here in the house. This item is critical as well, along with fuel to last three weeks. Blankets for each family member as well as an electric operated blanket, 12V so it can be used in a vehicle. Food for my family to last at least 3 weeks. Cash for emergency use as well as credit cards at each cache location. Communications gear, radios with batteries and solar chargers. Mine are two way radios. I am a ham operator. Something people dont think about, names and addresses with phone numbers of friends and relatives are at each of my caches. An emergency contact card is in my pocket at all times. There is some very inexpensive equipment out there these days so if you are in an area where you might need it, be prepared. You might think you are ready for whatever comes, but I can promise you no one is prepared for what they will see and hear. The first time you find a child that didnt survive, you realize you are not prepared. Think I am prepared? I am not, better than most maybe, but never prepared. Think about equipment you will need in phases. Initially, the first day or two, further out. What will you need besides light?
Posted on: Fri, 21 Nov 2014 06:30:14 +0000
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