Hurricanes

[Guest guest]

I know this is a bit off topic, but as a survivor of hurricanes in the

past starting with Andrew , I just wanted to tell all of those in

hurricane alley....STAY SAFE. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

 

Susan

[Guest guest]

Amen to that. Andrew blew me clear up to Indiana lol

 

But I agree with Susan, be safe, my prayers and thoughts are with you.

 

Marcia

 

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Susan

08/17/07 21:43:39

 

Hurricanes

 

I know this is a bit off topic, but as a survivor of hurricanes in the

past starting with Andrew , I just wanted to tell all of those in

hurricane alley....STAY SAFE. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

 

Susan

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I'm in Louisiana, and although Dean doesn't appear to

be heading our way at this point, I just want to be

prepared. I lived through Katrina, but I wasn't a

vegetarian then. Does anyone have any good ideas of

veg foods that I should get in case?

Thanks.

 

 

 

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Natalie,

There is an emergency preparedness list in our files that I posted

last year. As you probaly know water is your number one priority. You

can get by without food for a long time but not water. Check

the 'camping and picnic ' food recipes and ideas in the files. We do

not live in hurricane territory but we do keep a back pack with

survival gear in our home and in our car. Energy bars, and light

weight non-perishable foods that can be eaten raw are the best to

have on hand. Pack extra so you can share with an elderly person or

child in need. If you are prepared you can face the storm with

assurance that you can take care of yourself while emergency personal

care for those who cannot.

You are correct in planning ahead. Actually you have a bigger and

better choice of Vegetarian food . The animal products are a waste of

money and the first to spoil. Don't forget your flash light and

portable radio and CD player. A little music calms the darkest storm.

Deanna in Colorado

 

, Natalie Mault

<applenabby wrote:

>

> I'm in Louisiana, and although Dean doesn't appear to

> be heading our way at this point, I just want to be

> prepared. I lived through Katrina, but I wasn't a

> vegetarian then. Does anyone have any good ideas of

> veg foods that I should get in case?

> Thanks.

>

>

>

>

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If you have a campstove, get grains and beans.

 

GB

 

, Natalie Mault

<applenabby wrote:

>

> I'm in Louisiana, and although Dean doesn't appear to

> be heading our way at this point, I just want to be

> prepared. I lived through Katrina, but I wasn't a

> vegetarian then. Does anyone have any good ideas of

> veg foods that I should get in case?

> Thanks.

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

We stock on quickly prepared foods, so our campstove fuel will last as long as

possible and we don't have to cook any longer than necessary in the sufficating

heat.

Here are some of the things I get.

Instant mashed potoatoes(I only use these during this time)

Oatmeal

Grits

Pancake mix and Syrup

Ketchup

Oil

Potatoes

Onions

Canned Loma Linda Little Links

Dried and fresh fruit

Nuts

Canned Beans(including Vegetarian Bush Baked Beans), corn, beets and other

veggies of your choice.

 

Variety of breads, toppings, Peanut butter

 

Basmati Rice that cooks in less than 10 minutes.

 

Cereals - good healthy ones

 

Canned Soups

 

Spagetti noodles and sauce

 

Canned Meat Substitutes

http://www.kelloggs.com/brand/worthington/ Most require very little cooking.

 

Bottles of Juice, Gatorade, water

 

1 qt. boxes of Parmalet 2% Cow Milk and Silk Soy Milk, Better than Milk(Soy

milk powder). Sam's club carries these by the cases

during hurricane season in area that are prone to it. It is great. You don't

have to refrigerate it until you open it. You can buy it year around at

Wal-Mart on the baking isle. It takes the same as those gallons of milk.

 

With the Better than milk

we make up a glass full at a time.

 

I make up some muffins ahead of time along with some sandwich spreads and

salads. Keep refrigerator closed as much as possible to keep it cool.

 

We fill our bathtub with water, in case the power is out at the water treatment

plant, so we can use buckets of it to flush the toliets. I add a little

chloring bleach to it, to keep it sanitary. We also fill all the pitcher in our

home with water and store in the refrigerator.

 

FlyLady's 11 Points to Preparedness for Evacuation

" We can FLY in the face of Danger and Emergency if we are prepared. Don't wait

till you are being asked to evacuate. Everyone thinks that it could not happen

to them. Well it could and it is up to you to make sure you are prepared. Don't

wait! DO IT NOW!! " -- FlyLady

 

1.. PEOPLE: Have a plan for getting out of the house and make sure everyone

knows it. Have an emergency bag of food and water for your family. Include

wholesome snacks and treats for the children: dried fruit, nuts, peanut butter,

crackers and granola bars.

 

 

2.. PETS: Keep pet carriers and leashes readily available to lead pets to

safety. Also take pet food with you.

 

 

3.. PICTURES: Keep negatives or CDs of pictures in a lock box or at a family

member's home. Have picture albums in one place ready to grab and go at a

moments notice.

 

 

4.. PAPERS: Have all your important papers in a lock box at a bank and only

keep copies at the house. This keeps you from panicking. If you have them at

home then put them in a folder that you can easily grab if you have to move

fast. Color code it so you can find it!

 

 

5.. PRESCRIPTIONS: Take your medications with you. Don't forget the ones

that have to be refrigerated like insulin. Have small ice chest and cold packs

readily accessible to pack and go. If you have babies; remember their formula or

medications.

 

 

6.. PURSES and PETROL: This is where you keep your identification, credit

cards and cash. Keep a stash of cash for emergencies and grab it. You may not be

able to use an ATM in the event of a power outage. Make sure your car always has

a half a tank of gas.

 

 

7.. PROPER CLOTHES and COMFORT ITEMS: According to the weather conditions;

gather up a change of clothes along with outer clothing: coats, rain gear,

boots, gloves and hats. If you have babies remember diapers. Remember to grab

your children's favorite blanket, stuffed animal or toy. A game or a deck of

cards could keep them occupied and calm too.

 

 

8.. PLANNER/CALENDAR/CONTROL JOURNAL: These documents have all the

information you will need from phone numbers, insurance numbers and important

dates. They are small and filled with things you don't have to try to remember.

 

 

9.. PERSONAL PROTECTION: Many of us still have that time of the month. Be

sure and grab a box of your preferred protection. It may be hard to find if you

have been evacuated. Stress can cause our bodies to do strange things too. So be

prepared. Take medication for cramps too.

 

 

10.. PHONES and RADIOS: Many of us have cell phones now. Always keep them

charged up and have a charger in the car or an extra battery. They may not work

in the event of power outages, but then they might. Know which local radio

station has emergency bulletins. Keep your battery powered radio tuned to that

local station and have plenty of batteries for it.

 

 

11.. PATIENCE: This is one of the most important things to pack. Keep it

inside of you so that you have a clear calm head. Having your P's to

Preparedness list guiding you will keep you patient. In the event of an

evacuation there will be lots of displaced people. Being patient will make

things less stressful. Your children need to see you calm and collected. This

will help keep them calm too.

 

 

 

My husband and I had to pack for potential evacuation this past year

(luckily we never actually had to evacuate). Although I had a list of my

" important stuff " and knew where everything was, we were unprepared for how long

it actually took to gather our belongings and load it into our car. It took a

couple of hours!!

 

Please, walk through FlyLady's 11 Points to Preparedness for

Evacuation. Touch each item you would want to bring. Are your important papers,

photos, prescriptions, in one place? Do you have an emergency bag for your

family members? Like a fire drill, practice an evacuation drill. You never know

how much time you will really have.

 

 

 

 

-

Guru K

Saturday, August 18, 2007 8:51 PM

Re:Hurricanes

 

 

If you have a campstove, get grains and beans.

 

GB

 

, Natalie Mault

<applenabby wrote:

>

> I'm in Louisiana, and although Dean doesn't appear to

> be heading our way at this point, I just want to be

> prepared. I lived through Katrina, but I wasn't a

> vegetarian then. Does anyone have any good ideas of

> veg foods that I should get in case?

> Thanks.

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

This might sound funny...but don't forget a manual can opener! I did the

first time I ever had to be evacuated. As for the kids, books and coloring

things are also a plus.

 

On 8/18/07, wwjd <jtwigg wrote:

>

> We stock on quickly prepared foods, so our campstove fuel will last as

> long as possible and we don't have to cook any longer than necessary in the

> sufficating heat.

> Here are some of the things I get.

> Instant mashed potoatoes(I only use these during this time)

> Oatmeal

> Grits

> Pancake mix and Syrup

> Ketchup

> Oil

> Potatoes

> Onions

> Canned Loma Linda Little Links

> Dried and fresh fruit

> Nuts

> Canned Beans(including Vegetarian Bush Baked Beans), corn, beets and other

> veggies of your choice.

>

> Variety of breads, toppings, Peanut butter

>

> Basmati Rice that cooks in less than 10 minutes.

>

> Cereals - good healthy ones

>

> Canned Soups

>

> Spagetti noodles and sauce

>

> Canned Meat Substitutes

> http://www.kelloggs.com/brand/worthington/ Most require very little

> cooking.

>

> Bottles of Juice, Gatorade, water

>

> 1 qt. boxes of Parmalet 2% Cow Milk and Silk Soy Milk, Better than

> Milk(Soy milk powder). Sam's club carries these by the cases

> during hurricane season in area that are prone to it. It is great. You

> don't have to refrigerate it until you open it. You can buy it year around

> at Wal-Mart on the baking isle. It takes the same as those gallons of milk.

>

> With the Better than milk

> we make up a glass full at a time.

>

> I make up some muffins ahead of time along with some sandwich spreads and

> salads. Keep refrigerator closed as much as possible to keep it cool.

>

> We fill our bathtub with water, in case the power is out at the water

> treatment plant, so we can use buckets of it to flush the toliets. I add a

> little chloring bleach to it, to keep it sanitary. We also fill all the

> pitcher in our home with water and store in the refrigerator.

>

> FlyLady's 11 Points to Preparedness for Evacuation

> " We can FLY in the face of Danger and Emergency if we are prepared. Don't

> wait till you are being asked to evacuate. Everyone thinks that it could not

> happen to them. Well it could and it is up to you to make sure you are

> prepared. Don't wait! DO IT NOW!! " -- FlyLady

>

> 1.. PEOPLE: Have a plan for getting out of the house and make sure

> everyone knows it. Have an emergency bag of food and water for your family.

> Include wholesome snacks and treats for the children: dried fruit, nuts,

> peanut butter, crackers and granola bars.

>

> 2.. PETS: Keep pet carriers and leashes readily available to lead pets to

> safety. Also take pet food with you.

>

> 3.. PICTURES: Keep negatives or CDs of pictures in a lock box or at a

> family member's home. Have picture albums in one place ready to grab and go

> at a moments notice.

>

> 4.. PAPERS: Have all your important papers in a lock box at a bank and

> only keep copies at the house. This keeps you from panicking. If you have

> them at home then put them in a folder that you can easily grab if you have

> to move fast. Color code it so you can find it!

>

> 5.. PRESCRIPTIONS: Take your medications with you. Don't forget the ones

> that have to be refrigerated like insulin. Have small ice chest and cold

> packs readily accessible to pack and go. If you have babies; remember their

> formula or medications.

>

> 6.. PURSES and PETROL: This is where you keep your identification, credit

> cards and cash. Keep a stash of cash for emergencies and grab it. You may

> not be able to use an ATM in the event of a power outage. Make sure your car

> always has a half a tank of gas.

>

> 7.. PROPER CLOTHES and COMFORT ITEMS: According to the weather conditions;

> gather up a change of clothes along with outer clothing: coats, rain gear,

> boots, gloves and hats. If you have babies remember diapers. Remember to

> grab your children's favorite blanket, stuffed animal or toy. A game or a

> deck of cards could keep them occupied and calm too.

>

> 8.. PLANNER/CALENDAR/CONTROL JOURNAL: These documents have all the

> information you will need from phone numbers, insurance numbers and

> important dates. They are small and filled with things you don't have to try

> to remember.

>

> 9.. PERSONAL PROTECTION: Many of us still have that time of the month. Be

> sure and grab a box of your preferred protection. It may be hard to find if

> you have been evacuated. Stress can cause our bodies to do strange things

> too. So be prepared. Take medication for cramps too.

>

> 10.. PHONES and RADIOS: Many of us have cell phones now. Always keep them

> charged up and have a charger in the car or an extra battery. They may not

> work in the event of power outages, but then they might. Know which local

> radio station has emergency bulletins. Keep your battery powered radio tuned

> to that local station and have plenty of batteries for it.

>

> 11.. PATIENCE: This is one of the most important things to pack. Keep it

> inside of you so that you have a clear calm head. Having your P's to

> Preparedness list guiding you will keep you patient. In the event of an

> evacuation there will be lots of displaced people. Being patient will make

> things less stressful. Your children need to see you calm and collected.

> This will help keep them calm too.

>

> My husband and I had to pack for potential evacuation this past year

> (luckily we never actually had to evacuate). Although I had a list of my

> " important stuff " and knew where everything was, we were unprepared for how

> long it actually took to gather our belongings and load it into our car. It

> took a couple of hours!!

>

> Please, walk through FlyLady's 11 Points to Preparedness for Evacuation.

> Touch each item you would want to bring. Are your important papers, photos,

> prescriptions, in one place? Do you have an emergency bag for your family

> members? Like a fire drill, practice an evacuation drill. You never know how

> much time you will really have.

>

>

> -

> Guru K

> <%40>

> Saturday, August 18, 2007 8:51 PM

> Re:Hurricanes

>

> If you have a campstove, get grains and beans.

>

> GB

>

> <%40>,

> Natalie Mault

> <applenabby wrote:

> >

> > I'm in Louisiana, and although Dean doesn't appear to

> > be heading our way at this point, I just want to be

> > prepared. I lived through Katrina, but I wasn't a

> > vegetarian then. Does anyone have any good ideas of

> > veg foods that I should get in case?

> > Thanks.

> >

> >

> >

> >

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> mail, news, photos & more.

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>

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