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The basic needs of people in the United States are routinely taken for granted. Many people live paycheck to paycheck and do not give due consideration to the rainy day or the possibility of a tragic event in their lives. This relaxed attitude creates a situation that can become the perfect storm. A lost job and no savings; a power outage and no backup electricity; a hurricane without an evacuation plan, these varying circumstances could affect any American at any time, so what are you to do? With the right information and a little preplanning, followed by a minimum amount of effort, every home in America can be ready for the unforeseen emergency that is about to happen in their life. These basic preparations are essential for everyone. Are you prepared?

Turn on the evening news on any given day and you are highly likely to see a report about a disaster occurring somewhere in the country. Who can forget the scenes of locals and volunteers from all over the nation filling sand bags along the flood waters of the Red River in North Dakota, or the miles and miles of backed up traffic leaving New Orleans, Louisiana in the days before hurricane Katrina rumbled into town? Where were you on September 11, 2001?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) responded to 75 declared disasters in 2008, and 59 in 2009. These disasters occurred all over the United States and included ice storms, floods, tornadoes, wildfires, and hurricanes.

Whether you are an individual, family, or business, planning for an emergency is always a good idea. At 72 Hour Plan we are dedicated to helping you plan, prepare, and prevail in the inevitable occurrence of an emergency. It's not a question of IF you will ever be involved in an emergency situation, it's just a question of when will it happen?, and will you be ready?

September Steps-to-Prep

NPM - September 4

Category: Finance -- Submitted by: TheSurvivalMom.com

"As many family incomes decrease, we must not only cut back on our expenses but find additional ways to earn money. Side businesses, such as eBay, piano lessons, tutoring, and computer programming, can serve as additional streams of income with each serving as a back-up to your primary income. Start by listing your skills, hobbies, passions, and areas of specialized knowledge. Whatever these may be, someone out there is willing to pay for what you know! Use a website or blog to sell what you know and reach the largest possible audience. Lean times call for creative thinking and being proactive."

NPM - September 3

We learned yesterday the importance of a communication plan - today we continue with the idea by discussing alternate methods for distance communication.

In the Spotlight !

Group Communication

When you are alone, you likely enjoy the peace and quiet that comes from solitude. When you are in an emergency with a group, communication is critical to survival. The group must know the plan, know the goals, and understand the needs of the group to prevail in the face of adversity.

Water

You should have at least a three-day supply of water and you should store at least one gallon of water per person per day. A normally active person needs at least one-half gallon of water daily just for drinking. Thats 3 gallons per person for your 72hour kit.

Additionally, in determining adequate quantities, take the following into account:

Individual needs vary, depending on age, physical condition, activity, diet, and climate.
Children, nursing mothers, and ill people need more water.
Very hot temperatures can double the amount of water needed.
A medical emergency might require additional water.

Emergency Sanitation

By Kellene Bishop

Sanitation is one of the ten critical components of emergency preparedness. In my book, it is usually one of the top two that are most overlooked. A lot of us take emergency sanitation for granted until our toilet breaks down or the sewer backs up. Keep in mind, if there is a quarantine, who’s going to maintain the proper working order of the sewage services? If there’s a financial collapse, how will we even have the wherewithal to send our waste somewhere else? If you don’t take emergency sanitation seriously, then the consequences can be extremely dire—even up to a 50 mile radius. Preventing waste from contaminating the soil is just as important as preventing the spread of any other disease as it contaminates crops, water, and air. Additionally, as water will be scarce in a time of emergency, ensuring that it does not get contaminated with improper sanitation habits is critical.

Fuel for an Emergency

By Kellene Bishop

Fuel photo c/o pgdb.co.nz

One of the ten areas of emergency preparedness is fuel. Fuel brings us the much needed light that we will require not only to see, but also to feel good. It includes any fuel we’ll need for cooking, and the fuel we’ll need for keeping warm.

Before you elect to get a years supply of fuel for these purposes, consider the most basic rules of thumb.

Think safety first
Conserve energy—including yours
Conserve body heat
Confine the heat appropriately

Back To School. Are your kids ready?

Emergencies, Public Schools, and Your Kids!

What happens when your kids are in school when the hurricane, tornado, or flash flood comes your way?

What happens at your school when Homeland Security Codes are changed?

What does your school's parent-child reunification plan entail?

What tools and supplies does your school stock as part of their crisis management plan?

Is there any coordination between the school system and local police and fire departments?

Is there employee training at the school to prevent chaos?

Will the school notify you of a crisis?

What information venues will the school system use to communicate with you as the parent?

Does the school system rehearse their crisis management plan periodically?

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