The number of natural disasters on the news recently has gotten me re-thinking our emergency preparedness here. What do you keep on hand for emergencies? Is there anything special, which while not a necessity, helps to keep you sane when the power goes out due to a storm?
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05/17/2011, 10:07 AM #1
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What do you keep on hand for emergencies?
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05/17/2011, 04:10 PM #2
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We have a battery operated radio, a small butane camping stove & an oil lamp. We always have some canned food on hand and we have an ice chest that will hold for two/three days. We have a kerosene heater that we can (and have) used during the winter. We also recently bought a small battery operated lantern. We are considering a storm shelter.
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05/18/2011, 01:00 PM #3
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Bourbon, rum and coke. All kills germs, relaxes, and COKE dissolves rust, enamel from your teeth and gives you energy.
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05/18/2011, 02:32 PM #4
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I am going out today and get these items! Thanks for the tip.
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05/18/2011, 03:23 PM #5
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I've also heard of using cheap vodka as a general cleaner like vinegar. Some say it smells better, comes in multiple scents, also disinfects, cleans glass well, and if you get desperate, you can drink it!
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05/18/2011, 09:18 PM #6
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And if you mix it with orange juice, you've taken in one of 5 fruits for the day.
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05/18/2011, 09:52 PM #7
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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it - William Arthur Ward
Today is the FIRST day of the REST of your life...what will YOU make of it?
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