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Do you have personal experience of an emergency and are you prepared?

From the lens Surviving a catastrophe.

  • Tipi Apr 4, 2012 @ 11:20 pm | delete
    Last year we lost power in my area in Fargo when a power station went out in the winter, that very brief experience of not having power for a day sure brought it home that I needed to be more prepared with necessities. I was able to keep warm by burning candles in my bedroom and was grateful that I had plenty on hand. Very good advice in these days, I was just hearing the news now about devastation of another community by a tornado.
  • kwj Mar 27, 2011 @ 5:57 am | delete
    I sometimes wonder if its best not know? Some things are so huge and terrifying they can stop you living if you worry about them I think.
  • mayapearl Apr 28, 2011 @ 5:39 am | delete
    I agree, it is good to be informed but at the same time keep on living without fear and be prepared.
  • huvalbd Feb 13, 2011 @ 4:54 am | delete
    I grew up on the Gulf Coast of Texas and have been through a few hurricanes. Everybody there has to learn to keep an emergency kit. Your list of what to put in it looks about right.

    We also have to be ready to pack and leave on short notice, taking only what we absolutely must have to start over--which includes critical documents such as insurance policies, passports and birth certificates.
  • HomeCanning Jan 29, 2011 @ 5:52 am | delete
    Canning at home is again gaining popularity and the reasons are many. For many it is the best way of processing food to extend its shelf life. Canning also makes the products available during off season, making them cheap and helping you save money. Homemade canning will save you from running around places looking for a particular fruit, vegetable and other products.

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