Archive for June, 2009

Time to check on your disaster supplies

It’s 30th June.  Half the year has already gone by.  It’s a good time to check on your disaster preparedness supplies.    I recommend :

- changing the batteries in your flashlights and other emergency electronic equipment.  Lithium batteries can last a whole lot longer than alkalines, but I would still check.

- check the expiry date on your food and water supplies. Rotate if needed. You might have to eat canned and preserved food for the next few days, but that’s better than throwing it all away
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This is a guest post on emergency preparedness.

You can either choose to put together your own emergency kit, or better still, you can buy a pre assembled kit from one of the many suppliers online. A pre-assembled survival kit can offer you a variety of emergency supplies that are designed to meet special needs. Here’s what to look for when you’re shopping for a survival kit.
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This is a guest post on emergency preparedness by Jeff Marshall.

Civilization’s come a long way since our ancestors learned to make fire we drive cars, fly planes, and communicate with each other instantaneously across the globe but Mother Nature can still remind us who’s boss from time to time. Every region of the country and the world faces the threat of a natural disaster. Snowstorms can bring down power lines in the Northeast; floods and hurricanes make seasonal visits to the coasts and the heartland; and anyone in a state that has the Pacific Ocean as a neighbor knows what to do when the ground starts shaking. But today, it’s when the storm dies down, or the earthquake ends, that the real challenges begin. We all need a plan to ride out the strains on normal life that accompany any natural disaster.
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Once each month, we show an interesting set of Every Day Carry (EDC) gear. For the month of June it’s from 4W4K3 at Bladeforums. Click on the photo for a bigger image.

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Survivorman: Season Three DVD set

Survivorman: Season Three

This is the latest (and possibly final?) season of Survivorman by Les Stroud.

Would you know what to do if you were stranded and left to survive without food or shelter in some of the world’s harshest environments? Les “Survivorman” Stroud is determined to find out as he embarks on the final season of this thrilling series. Armed with little more than a harmonica and a wry sense of humor, Les uses skills, bravery and ingenuity to tackle seemingly impossible situations.

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This is a guest post on emergency preparedness, by Matt from Ghilliegear.com

There can be a chance for a disaster to strike maybe at unpredictable times. As there may not be enough time to prepare for such events, it can be a good idea and step to make necessary preparations in early times because there may not be enough resources available to survive after a disastrous event if necessary steps are not taken.
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Leatherman 831082 Freestyle CX Multi-tool

Leatherman has had such a great success in the funny-looking Skeletool, they came up with a sequel : The FreeStyle.  The FreeStyle shaves some weight from the Skeletool, which was already relatively lightweight compared to “traditional” multi-tools.   The Leatherman 831082 Freestyle CX Multi-tool features durable DLC-coated stainless steel construction with a pair of wire cutters, a dual-action set of pliers, and a blade that can be easily opened with one hand.

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Wagan 400-Watt Power Dome EX Jumpstarter with Built-In Air Compressor

It’s always good to have a source of power available for emergencies. The Dome EXPower Dome EX is a multi-purpose portable & rechargeable emergency power source. It can be used as a power source for computers, TVs, fax machines, audio, fans, electrical tools, supporting 110volt AC or 12volt DC. It can also start your car engine in an emergency situation.
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