Terry Tate Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 Since it's on people's minds this week, depending on where you live, courtesy of the American Red Cross, how to prepare for and/or what to do in case of: Blackouts Chemical Emergencies Drought Earthquakes Fires Floods Heat Waves Hurricanes Mudslides Terrorism Thunderstorms Tornados Tsunami Volcano Wildfires Winter Storms And a big list of different sources' survival kits compiled by Captain Dave.
Just Jack Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 Under winter storm, they forgot two important supplies. Beer while waiting out the storm, and a shovel for once it ends.
UConn James Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 Under winter storm, they forgot two important supplies. Beer while waiting out the storm, and a shovel for once it ends. 425199[/snapback] They also forgot a wood stove and five cords of wood. You can cook on the wood stove, too. I don't get people who think they can hack it w/ electric or oil only.
Tux of Borg Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 Which one do I choose in case of Global Thermal Nuclear War?
UConn James Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 Which one do I choose in case of Global Thermal Nuclear War? 425252[/snapback] That would be the plan where the first and only step is to put your head between your legs and kiss your wee arse goodbye.
stevestojan Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 I don't get people who think they can hack it w/ electric or oil only. 425223[/snapback] What do you mean, you "don't get it"? It's 2005. I'd venture to say less than 2% of American homes have a wood stove anymore. Yes, it's a GREAT idea to have one, but to say you "don't get people" is really a pompous was of saying "I have a wood burning stove. You don't? You're a Moron!"
Terry Tate Posted September 1, 2005 Author Posted September 1, 2005 What do you mean, you "don't get it"? It's 2005. I'd venture to say less than 2% of American homes have a wood stove anymore. Yes, it's a GREAT idea to have one, but to say you "don't get people" is really a pompous was of saying "I have a wood burning stove. You don't? You're a Moron!" Forget the BBQ grills down south. Everyone should cook on woodstoves inside the house when a hurricane knocks out power in August.
ch19079 Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 under volcano, they forgot to warn about Pyroclastic flows. They are fast moving fluidized bodies of hot gas, ash and rock. traveling up to 100 miles an hour. The gas is usually at a temperature of 100-800 degrees Celsius. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyroclastic_flow how do you prepare for that??? simple. DONT BE THERE WHEN IT HAPPENS. cus its your own damn fault for living at the base of a freakin volcano. if you see it happen in person, you arnt going to out run it.
UConn James Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 What do you mean, you "don't get it"? It's 2005. I'd venture to say less than 2% of American homes have a wood stove anymore. Yes, it's a GREAT idea to have one, but to say you "don't get people" is really a pompous was of saying "I have a wood burning stove. You don't? You're a Moron!" 425329[/snapback] It was really a way of saying "You need a backup plan, and it's amazing how many people just don't have a practical plan." I was on winter vacation back in the 90s helping on my gandparents farm in WNY when they had one of the famous ice storms when the power was out for a week and a half. Not familiar with those, Steve? You will be, and I hope you're prepared. You need something besides systems that require electricity. Or have a generator to run sparingly.
stuckincincy Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 under volcano, they forgot to warn about Pyroclastic flows. They are fast moving fluidized bodies of hot gas, ash and rock. traveling up to 100 miles an hour. The gas is usually at a temperature of 100-800 degrees Celsius.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyroclastic_flow how do you prepare for that??? simple. DONT BE THERE WHEN IT HAPPENS. cus its your own damn fault for living at the base of a freakin volcano. if you see it happen in person, you arnt going to out run it. 425354[/snapback] After a tornado tore through Cincinnati in 1999, I bought a top of the line Radio Shack weather alert radio. Among the many kinds of alerts, one was "Volcano Warning". I confidently disabled it...
UConn James Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 After a tornado tore through Cincinnati in 1999, I bought a top of the line Radio Shack weather alert radio. Among the many kind of alerts, one was "Volcano Warning". I confidently disabled it... 425368[/snapback] Tempting Murphy's Law, I see?
ch19079 Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 After a tornado tore through Cincinnati in 1999, I bought a top of the line Radio Shack weather alert radio. Among the many kinds of alerts, one was "Volcano Warning". I confidently disabled it... 425368[/snapback] well it would be helpfull if you lived in washington state or oregon.
Just Jack Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 under volcano, they forgot to warn about Pyroclastic flows. They are fast moving fluidized bodies of hot gas, ash and rock. traveling up to 100 miles an hour. The gas is usually at a temperature of 100-800 degrees Celsius.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyroclastic_flow how do you prepare for that??? simple. DONT BE THERE WHEN IT HAPPENS. cus its your own damn fault for living at the base of a freakin volcano. if you see it happen in person, you arnt going to out run it. 425354[/snapback] I saw South Park, all you need to do for a volcano is duck and cover.
Dan Gross Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 Which one do I choose in case of Global Thermal Nuclear War? 425252[/snapback] Just duck under a metal desk. That'll save you. Also, disaster recovery in general will go much more smoothly if you pick who you are going to blame for it before-hand....
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