Posted on 09/09/2005 10:24:57 PM PDT by Crackingham
Well-stocked kits of supplies would not have helped tens of thousands hit squarely by Hurricane Katrina and the levee breaches -- where destruction was utter and irresistible. Nonetheless, have a personal survival plan.
This isn't about survivalist obsessions with Armageddon. This is about just-in-time America's apathy and procrastination -- the expectation you can hop in the car and go to the store anytime you need something.
And if disaster occurs, the government will be Johnny-on-the-spot. After all, that's what you pay taxes for, right?
But the government's best-kept yet most obvious secret is this: If it fouls up (and it will), it doesn't lose business as punishment for its failures. It raises taxes or takes on debt.
Against the backdrop of life as it really is -- as Katrina reminds us -- prepare a disaster plan.
Establish a pantry of staples: canned foods, crackers, dried milk and so forth.
Maintain a supply of potable water. Batteries for flashlights, fuel for kerosene lamps and heaters. A battery-operated radio. A generator if you can afford it -- for the refrigerator, at least.
Have basic medicines, vitamins and first-aid supplies. Clothing for inclement weather. Rotate your stash to keep things fresh.
Give thought to an evacuation route and what you would take along.
Bad things do happen to good people. Worse things may happen to those unprepared.
(Excerpt) Read more at pittsburghlive.com ...
We live in the Chicago area. We have floods from the winter thaws or pouring rain. You can purchase a cellphone back up system. You wind up your cell. I'm interested to see how it works. Won't help if we have a tornados. Towers might be down.
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/mapogeformov4.html
Aesop's old fable
The Ant and the Grasshopper
In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest.
"Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of working so hard?"
"I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same."
"Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; "we have plenty of food right now."
But the Ant went on its way and continued its work.
When the winter came the Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the ants distributing, every day, corn from the stores they had collected in the summer.
Then the Grasshopper knew:
It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.
Well "Doc" K:
Changing one's mind is a mental disorder? Lacking your vast experience, you might be right. Then again,reminding myself of your quick diagnoses and hipshooting negative commentary on anything that moves, I wonder.
Harmony being today's word, I'll refrain from further comment except to send you wishes a happy day.
False optimism and hope springs eternal for some, if you ever find yourself in harms way, good luck, you are going to need it..
??????????????? What planet are you from?????????????
No Bartie, talking to YOURSELF is a sign of mental instability. Read your post R E A L S L O W. You'll figure it out.
LMAO
It should have been a simple matter to predict, early on, the exact elevation to which the waters would rise. If people had taken the precaution of knowing the elevation of their attic, they'd know whether to go up there because it wouldn't flood, or to go somewhere else because it would.
He's a New Ager idealist with no connection to reality. I know because I once dwelt in that land. He's projecting big time.
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In my dreams, I now keep a 502 cid airboat next to the frenchdoors.
Puddle boats and canoes sales will likely jump like fireman's axes.
--Edna Mode
I noticed that the pc idiot who wrote the article left off some of the most important things. Guns, ammo and the skill to use them to defend yourself from the roving gangs of thugs both in and out of the government.
Much to my consternation, discovered our evacuation routes can flood during heavy rains! VDOT needs to re-examine this issue and give us alternate routes.
In times like that, it's best to consider the Warsaw approach, and to contemplate the true meaning of the second amendment.
After 9-11 we created a 'bug-out' kit in case we needed to leave home quickly. We've kinda let it slide over the last couple of years. I think we need to refresh it.
Hey I said that yesterday!
Ping.
Might be helpful to add your emergency supply list here.
Thanks!
Uh, no.
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