Comments on: 4 Things to Hoard for an Emergency

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:09:41 +0000

I’m putting a generator in that can uses different fuels ( natural gas is a life saver:during Hurricane Alicia , in Houston , August 1983 my then employers home had water and natural gas: we had candle & lantern illumination ,natural gas for cooking & hot water and so what if the a/c and electricity was out. After quickly adapting it was actually enjoyable: like living in New Orleans in the 1800′s.) I’m also putting in a passive heat generating system as a main source of power for the a/c -heating-hvac system, electricity to the house and as a back up system in case of power loss. I may even put solar panels on the south facing slope of the roof. I know it sound liek overkill /excessive.But when a disaster has hit, guess who’ll have power for the important things: refrigerated food, electricity for the outdoor lighting / security / video surveillance systems,when needed a/c or heating ; the essential things. NOT computers or TV. I’ll use the emergency radio and non-digital portable TV for emergency updates.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:54:15 +0000

Exactly Jeff. The government is shut down just like the rest of society after a disaster. The only semi-government people possibly out & about are the State or National Guard troops.Sometimes the military is also dispatched. But the government bureaucrats they’re NO WHERE to be found.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:49:21 +0000

Larry : Jerks like you are useless..

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:46:35 +0000

I lived in far West Houston ( off of Briar Forest Dr. & Eldridge Parkway South ). Electricity was out for less than 10 hours. Of course,trees were strewn in the roads,people were freaking out, the stores had been emptied of essential supplies, a LOT of businesses were closed-no electricity. Whoever decided to put our vulnerable utility lines on above ground poles should be committed to as mental institution,for life! Needless to say, we are ALWAYS very vulnerable. Our infrastructure is so delicate it’s actually scary if you really think about.Which I’m don’t have time for.Just be PREPARED!

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:39:55 +0000

Ewwwwwwwwwwwww!

By: Leigh Ann

Leigh Ann — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:03:20 +0000

Carol Strange, make sure you are using a pure silver coin, other wise the copper can and will leech out into the water. Then you have some real health issues on your hands.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:36:38 +0000

Here is another example of someone giving WRONG information! Do not repeat DO NOT store or hoard gasoline/diesel fuel EVER! When stored it is extremely dangerous and is a disaster waiting to happen. I know what I am saying because when I was a teenager we had a house fire that started in the garage due to the 1 gallon can of gasoline for the lawnmower. My 2 year old baby brother was in the garage getting his tricyle when the gas can went up and he was burned 86% of him with 3rd degree burns. Today in my 50′s I drive fuel tanker trucks to deliver gasoline and diesel fuel to gas stations throughout California. This past year I know of 5 drivers who burned to death inside their trucks due to the fumes being sparked and ignited. FYI 1 gallon of gasoline has the same explosive force as 22 sticks of dynimite! If you think I am making this up talk to your local firefighter or better yet pay a visit to your local hospital like USC hospital in Los Angeles or the equivilant in your cities and visit the “burn ward” floor. I quarantee one you smell what burnt human flesh smells like you will NEVER forget it! That is after you finish being sick to your stomach. And this writter is advising her readers that it is “safe” to do this shows she doesn’t know what she is talking about! I pray non of your take up this dangerous habit and put your loved ones and neighbors at risk. I’ve been through it and re-live it daily because I am the one who went in and got my little brother out long before the firefighters arrived. Like I said I know what I am saying!

By: scott

scott — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:37:30 +0000

If you get the glow bracelets, you can put one on a door knob so that you can easily navigate through the home in the dark. They ususally come 8 or 12 to a packet for $1 or so.

By: homebuilding

homebuilding — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:49:34 +0000

A small hatchtet/axe and a hundred feet of nylon clothesline cord is very valuable for fashioning some shelter and essential for building a raft…
Remember that drowning is the number one cause of death in natural disasters–and far more of us will experience them that will experience war time emergencies.
I don’t consider myself at risk for flooding–but I surely was dismayed by the total lack of raft-building during the post Katrina aftermath

By: Carol Strange

Carol Strange — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:42:48 +0000

Steve. Yep ur correct on that. Get some water proof matches. Learn how to start a fire from scratch. Join some survival groups in yahoo. They are real smart.