OT: To Those Bracing For Hurricane Ivan

[Guest guest]

Too many of these messages lately (especially for Floridians) .. but

once again, for the third time in a month, there is a VERY strong

hurricane heading for the coast of the US - quite possibly Florida again

... and I just want to say that I hope the best everyone here and all

their loved ones in the path of this scary storm and I hope you all come

out of this safely.

 

Below is a message that I got from another group that I am on, and Jon

makes some good suggestions, so I am forwarding the message here for

those who it may be applicable to, or for folks to send on to those they

know who might benefit from the suggestions.

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

 

 

Jon Wood [backwaterjon]

Sunday, September 12, 2004 2:16 PM

organichomesteadinggardening

{OHG} Yawl in the path Ivan

 

 

Please please protect yourselves. Remember; in the time

of a crisis such as hurricanes, floods, tornados,

earthquakes, forest fires, terrorist attacks, etc., YOU

must be prepared to take care of yourself and your own

family. Everybody else is taking care of themselves as well.

 

Food will be in short supply. In American, the average

city has food enough only for 3 days. Fuel even less than

a 3 day supply.

 

Stock up. Please.

 

That's one reason Tenzicuts weekly list is sooo important

to us all.

 

Water will be in short supply or not fit to drink. Can

some of your own water. Keep a 5-gal bucket filled fresh

everyday for potable water, and when a storm threatens,

fill your bathtub with water for emergency flushing.

 

Have coolers ready for ice. If/when the power goes off and

stays off for days, you'll have freezer loss unless you

are prepared to either cook it all, can it all, or

eat it all. Tis one reason I try to preserve not freeze

much of my foods here at The Last Penny Farm.

 

Communication will be flat. Especially via land lines.

Inform friends, and relatives in other states your plan so

they'll know when to really start worrying. Sometimes

the Red Cross and/or Salvation Army can help. But only if

YOU inform them, and add your name to their lists.

 

Move all vehicles away from trees if possible. That's even a good

idea when any storm approaches. Hardwood trees are known to drop

deadwood at the most inopportune times! (Don't ask me how I know

that.)

 

Have something with which to entertain the children. Books are best

according to Jon. Most kids tho had rather entertain themselves with

battery operated gadgets. Be sure you have batteries enough. And have

them also for your flashlights and check the ones in your smoke

detectors right now, to be safe.

 

Have a filled working fire extinguisher or three at hand. This is a

very good thing, storm or no storm. Even if you don't heat or cook

with wood or coal.

 

Have your medicines, and storm kit where everyone in your household

knows where it is. A couple of emergency kits isn't a bad idea: in

case of.

 

Keep an emergency kit (rotate the food supply) in the truck or tool

box of all your vehicles year round. A space blanket, even an

flotation device is a very good thing to have at hand in your vehicle.

More so you who live so close to the water, or travel it frequently.

 

Be prepared to flee, taking only the absolute necessities with you.

 

If your insurance documentation isn't complete, do it at your most

immediate opportunity. Use a vcr to film each room, or photo graph

your possessions. It comes in handy if there's an insurance claim.

Just make sure you keep it in a safe place such as your strongbox at

the bank, or buried in your backyard safe. Some cellars of yesteryear

had secret compartments made just for things like that.

 

Have a batter powered radio. A N.O.A.H. weather alert radio also

helps. Don't depend on telephones, internet, vehicle travel. Just be

prepared to care for yourself and your own family first. Everyone

else will.

 

Jon Wood-hoping for the best for everyone in the storms path.

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hey Chris:

You are right about what Jon has written here. I've printed it all out so I

would have it and we don't get things like that here in Oregon but are just as

vulnerable to terrorists as anyone I imagine. I'm very happy to see he has

posted this and would recomment everyone print it out so they will " know " what

to do for themselves for whatever reason. Oh, and what did they show on FOX

last night ? Hah, The Perfect Storm. How depressing is that ! Thanks for the

post from Jon. I hadn't seen it and am very glad I got the chance to see it

again. If it's okay with you, I will leave it here just in case someone else

needs it to print out.

Thank you !

Jenn in Oregon

-

Christine Ziegler

Monday, September 13, 2004 12:01 PM

OT: To Those Bracing For Hurricane Ivan

 

 

Jon Wood [backwaterjon]

Sunday, September 12, 2004 2:16 PM

organichomesteadinggardening

{OHG} Yawl in the path Ivan

 

 

Please please protect yourselves. Remember; in the time

of a crisis such as hurricanes, floods, tornados,

earthquakes, forest fires, terrorist attacks, etc., YOU

must be prepared to take care of yourself and your own

family. Everybody else is taking care of themselves as well.

 

Food will be in short supply. In American, the average

city has food enough only for 3 days. Fuel even less than

a 3 day supply.

 

Stock up. Please.

 

That's one reason Tenzicuts weekly list is sooo important

to us all.

 

Water will be in short supply or not fit to drink. Can

some of your own water. Keep a 5-gal bucket filled fresh

everyday for potable water, and when a storm threatens,

fill your bathtub with water for emergency flushing.

 

Have coolers ready for ice. If/when the power goes off and

stays off for days, you'll have freezer loss unless you

are prepared to either cook it all, can it all, or

eat it all. Tis one reason I try to preserve not freeze

much of my foods here at The Last Penny Farm.

 

Communication will be flat. Especially via land lines.

Inform friends, and relatives in other states your plan so

they'll know when to really start worrying. Sometimes

the Red Cross and/or Salvation Army can help. But only if

YOU inform them, and add your name to their lists.

 

Move all vehicles away from trees if possible. That's even a good

idea when any storm approaches. Hardwood trees are known to drop

deadwood at the most inopportune times! (Don't ask me how I know

that.)

 

Have something with which to entertain the children. Books are best

according to Jon. Most kids tho had rather entertain themselves with

battery operated gadgets. Be sure you have batteries enough. And have

them also for your flashlights and check the ones in your smoke

detectors right now, to be safe.

 

Have a filled working fire extinguisher or three at hand. This is a

very good thing, storm or no storm. Even if you don't heat or cook

with wood or coal.

 

Have your medicines, and storm kit where everyone in your household

knows where it is. A couple of emergency kits isn't a bad idea: in

case of.

 

Keep an emergency kit (rotate the food supply) in the truck or tool

box of all your vehicles year round. A space blanket, even an

flotation device is a very good thing to have at hand in your vehicle.

More so you who live so close to the water, or travel it frequently.

 

Be prepared to flee, taking only the absolute necessities with you.

 

If your insurance documentation isn't complete, do it at your most

immediate opportunity. Use a vcr to film each room, or photo graph

your possessions. It comes in handy if there's an insurance claim.

Just make sure you keep it in a safe place such as your strongbox at

the bank, or buried in your backyard safe. Some cellars of yesteryear

had secret compartments made just for things like that.

 

Have a batter powered radio. A N.O.A.H. weather alert radio also

helps. Don't depend on telephones, internet, vehicle travel. Just be

prepared to care for yourself and your own family first. Everyone

else will.

 

Jon Wood-hoping for the best for everyone in the storms path.