Preparing for Disasters
PREPARE FROR EMERGENCUES: "Almost all parts of the country have to deal with natural disasters from time to time - wild fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards. Don't be caught unprepared if you find you need to evacuate your home on short notice. I keep my important papers (passport, insurance, etc.) in a lightweight, waterproof container in a certain spot of the house. My medicine is in a multi-pocket shoe bag hanging on a wall ready to be taken down and packed at a moment's notice. I also have a small case of personal essentials like grooming items and so on. Plus, I have just enough easy-care clothing to keep me going if I need to leave home suddenly for an unknown length of time. There's a carrying case of pet items, too. You're sure to have other items you'd need (and I emphasize "need") as well. I learned the hard way that the time to think about this is not when a fireman knocks on your door and tells you to evacuate immediately. If, heaven forbid, this should happen to you, at least you'll be able to leave quickly and well-prepared." M. from Dollar Stretcher Tips
Here are some ways to prepare for disasters and emergencies:
Know what disasters and hazards could affect your area, how to get emergency alerts, and where you would go if you and your family need to evacuate. Make sure your family has a plan and practices it often1
Learn first aid and CPR. Be ready to live without power, gas, and water. Plan for your electrical needs, including cell phones and medical equipment. Talk to your doctor. Plan for backup power. Gather emergency supplies. Gather food, water, and medicine3
Prepare for the emotional and social impacts of disasters and emergencies. Anticipate how you will react to stress. Identify how you will think and feel. Manage how you will come when you have increased stress. Make a plan: It can be helpful to create a self-care plan in advance of a disaster or emergency
After a natural disaster strikes, there's only a tiny window of opportunity to rally effective recovery efforts before the world turns their attention elsewhere. Who should be in charge? When a freak tornado hit their hometown, sisters Caitria and Morgan O'Neill -- just 20 and 24 at the time -- took the reins and are now teaching others how to do the same.
BOOKS TO PREPARE FOR THE UNEXPECTED:
Eating on the Run : BOOK equips you with a working knowledge of dozens of readily harvested plants, grasses, nuts, and berries that require the least, if any, preparation. Learn how to distinguish safe plants from toxic varieties, which parts of the plants are edible and when, and where abundant supplies are likely to be in each season
Guerrilla Gardening For Long-Term Survival : BOOK teaches you all about topics such as choosing appropriate and compatible crops, camouflaging crops with natural and improvised screens, growing foods without soil or sunshine, and more. Learn how to get the most production in the littlest of spaces and read tips on starting your own
Risk Factor: Find your home's Risk Factors. Past events, current risks, and future projections based on peer-reviewed research from the world’s leading flood, fire, and climate modelers.
Discover Disaster Resources:
Disaster Recovery Center Locator: Discover the locations, services, and hours of Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) to get one-on-one help.
Home and Property Disaster Loans: Apply for low-interest, long-term loans for losses that are not fully covered by insurance or other recoveries.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance: Check if you are eligible to receive unemployment benefits due to a major disaster.
Remember, disaster recovery is a process and there are resources from the government to help. We are here to offer information, resources, and help you access benefits to support your recovery.
Disaster relief resources: Many government programs are available to help you recover after a disaster. Benefits.gov can connect you with business and home loans, tax relief, unemployment insurance, and other critical resources to help you in the aftermath of a disaster.
DisasterAssistance.gov: DisasterAssistance.gov is a federal website with the mission to provide disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster relief. Managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DisasterAssistance.gov can help connect you with resources for shelter, financial assistance, nutrition assistance, and other basic needs following a disaster or emergency event.
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Disaster Distress Helpline: The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
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Book: In case of an emergency, you need to have enough food saved up and stored in your pantry. Meals in a Jar includes numerous recipes for ready-made meals that can be eaten if you’re stuck in your home for a few days or weeks. The long shelf life of these recipes make them perfect for disaster preparation.
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In case of an emergency, you need to have enough food saved up and stored in your pantry. Meals in a Jar includes numerous recipes for ready-made meals that can be eaten if you’re stuck in your home for a few days or weeks. The long shelf life of these recipes make them perfect for disaster preparation.
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Findable in an emergency. Even in situations where you're unable to get your phone, your trusted contacts can find you. If a friend or family member asks for your location and you don't respond, your location is automatically shared with your loved one.
Knowledge Publications Corporation was started by Steven Harris in 2002 to provide the highest quality books, DVDs, videos and education on all forms of alternative energy. Mr Harris was also an expert in Preparedness and found that his world class knowledge of energy applied directly to the Preparedness Field. Mr Harris now instructs the Dept of Defense, Law Enforcement and the Public on matters of preparedness especially in the areas of energy, power, fuel, heating, cooling, food (all types), water. One of Mr Harris's Mentors was Cresson Kearny with whom he did extensive work regarding the history of feeding the warfigher from 2500 years ago to current conflicts. https://knowpub.kartra.com/page/HurricaneUSB01
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The Tim Ferriss Show Steven Rinella — A Short Introduction to True Wilderness Skills and Survival | The Ready State virtual mobility coach Steven Rinella (@MeatEater, @StevenRinella) is the host of the Netflix Originals series MeatEater and The MeatEater Podcast. He’s also the author of seven books dealing with wildlife, conservation, hunting, fishing, and wild foods, including his newest, The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival.