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How prepared are wePosted Monday, December 1, 2008, at 3:00 PM
I have always wondered if, we as a society, could survive like our grandfathers and great-grandfathers lived.
Can we even imagine what it would take to live without electricity, heat for our homes, and provide for our families without the luxuries we take for granted every day? What if a disaster occurred, the electricity was out for over a week, the temperature was below freezing, and the effected area was so big it would be days before we would see help from the unaffected areas? How many are saying "it will never happen here" (October Blog). If we want to educate society and start a culture of change, where do we start? When homes burned down and people were dying because of not having a plan, we went to the schools and told the kids what needed to be done to prevent and survive a fire. When the drugs took over our community, we went to the schools and told them to "Say no to drugs." I think it is time we consider going back to the schools and teach how to prepare for a disaster in our community, just like we have "Fire Prevention Week." We should have "Disaster Survival Week." During the events that have captured the news over the last few years -- hurricanes, tornados, winter storms, earthquakes, and floods -- did we watch them and think how we would survive an event like that? Do we have a survival kit at home to get us through the first three days? YES, three DAYS is the average time it takes for outside help to arrive. If you don't have a survival kit at your home and would like a written plan about how to put one together, contact me. I would prefer by e-mail or phone, and I will get you one. When disasters happen, we can try to find help for everyone, especially those hardest hit, as quickly as possible. But, if you are prepared and can make it for two or three days, we can get enough help for everyone. Bryan Husband/Director Clay County Emergency Management 611 E. Jackson St. Brazil, Indiana 47834 Office 812-446-2535 Ext 156 Fax 812-448-8400 Comments Showing most recent comments first [Show in chronological order instead] |
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Patty - While I have a lot of things around for emergencies, candles, bottled water, water purification devices, batteries, matches in waterproof containers, canned and dehydrated foods, etc., I also count ammo right up there as being important. I look at it this way, if I don't need it for protection from humans with criminal intent when law enforcment may be at its lowest or protection from animals whose supply of food has been interupted, I can always use it to augment my food supply with squirrel, rabbit, or deer meat.
I think it is very interesting how different people prepare for potential disasters. While ammo might be of necessity to some others of us think of first aid supplies. Anyway, from what I have read water is number one, food second, first aid third, with shelter forth. Many people (me included) have tried to follow the Red Cross, FEMA, State and other recommendations and found ourselves going from store to store trying to find each recommended item. Thankfully, I have found a solution to the problem. Which is going on the internet and finding a reputable company to do a one stop shop. I have found such a company www.survivalkitsonline.com and I purchased several premade kits. I even bought one for each of my family members and have recommended this site to all of my friends. It turns out the prices on the site are good and the products do the trick. All inclusive kits are in my opinion a good deal.
Wow! Someone *ELSE* thought of this too! I'm impressed. Been doing it for 30 some years. I used to say you needed 3 things: It was FFA: Food, Fuel, Ammunition. But, I have changed that. Yeah, those food, fuel and ammo things are true, but you also need an Adventurous Attitude. The fact is, the biggest problem is coping with the problem, especially long term. It sounds stoopid but, try to look at it like an adventure instead of drudgery. Don't stop living until the disaster is over. Not that I wish it on any of us. So, you need Food, Fuel, Ammunition and an Adventurous Attitude. Bravo Bryan for the Blogging!
What is in your kit unoit???
I do havea plan and talk to my daughters about things like this. My mom and my sister have the same thing. My house is the meeting point in case of, God forbid, another 9-11. Sad we have to have these sorts of plans