Government Warnings

“Who's been taking the government warnings about the terrorist attacks seriously? Are you preparing yourself for an attack? Got some extra water at home? Enough duct tape to seal off your house in case of an airborne attack?”

“I'm making a run for some more saran wrap in just a minute or two!”

“I have an Israeli military issue gas mask. I've been meaning to put it in my trunk, just in case and since I live and work right outside of NYC. I'm not terribly worried though.”

“to the basement right now!

To make sure there is plenty of wine on the racks.”

“I need a bike trailer and then I'd be fully mobile to GTFO of Dodge...”

“Shoot, maybe I better run out and stock up on rat poison.”

“Its ironic to me. People were crazy buying gas masks and the like right after 9/11, and now it seems that we've forgotten all of that fear.

So, you don't think the government warnings are worth anything? I've heard lists of things we should prepare ourselves with, but no one is taking them seriously. Why?”

“Quick, ... take down the taupe flag and run up the mauve. The zealots are coming, the zealots are coming. Run and tell Chicken Little. Awk! Code Mauve, Code Mauve. Tom Ridge wears pantyhose. Code Mauve.

Osama bin 'idin's not dead, 'e's just sleepin. Lovely plumage Norwegian Blue!”

“Because nobody wants to live in a constant state of paranoia and fear, except for a few Ruby Ridge types?”

“Please?

Half serious, halfway hoping it will be hilarious.

I guess I am vacillating between fear and no fear, between hope and no hope, between wanting to hide and wanting to be found. Wait a minute that last part was out of context.”

“I'm making a run for some more saran wrap in just a minute or two.”

“Ah Tilt, just pitch your tent in the living room. We know you do it anyway...”

“That's a good question, smiley girl. There's more reason now to be concerned, especially after hearing the audio tapes of Bin Laden (or at least a person who is allegedly him).

Part of me has a feeling that the s--- is about to hit the fan here in America, but still my overriding feeling is calm and not alarmed. Perhaps I should have a conversation about it with myself like that Golum fellow in LOTR.”

“saran wrap! LOL.

i heard about this on the news this morning.”

“Tilt, did you just hiccup or what?

You posted the same dam thing twice.

Or is there a twitter in the server?”

“that you do with the Saran wrap, anyway?”

“well I live and work in the city,
I try not to think about it. Im not to happy about having to ride on the subway. They did shut down a subway stop along my line late last night because of a package. I think id freak out if this happend to me while on the train.
If something were to happen. I am ready!”

“That's a good question, smiley girl. There's more reason now to be concerned, especially after hearing the audio tapes of Bin Laden (or at least a person who is allegedly him).

Part of me has a feeling that the s--- is about to hit the fan here in America, but still my overriding feeling is calm and not alarmed. Perhaps I should have a conversation about it with myself like that Golum fellow in LOTR."
Artex
02:49:38 P


well it seems that i have missed something while at work, what did the big mouth say now??”

“The list:

http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/”

“Mapleleaf, check out the major news websites, it's on all of them. Osama is apparently calling for all Muslims to rally behind Iraq and attack America.”

“ok, does this have anything to do with the end of there holiday?”

“Like Osama's threat is anything new.

FYI, here's the list. Seems like most backpackers are prepared but let's nit pick this, shall we? By all mean, their list hardly qualifies as ultralight or even lightweight for that matter.

Disaster Supply Kits
You may need to survive on your own for three days or more. This means having your own water, food and emergency supplies. Try using backpacks or duffel bags to keep the supplies together.
Assembling the supplies you might need following a disaster is an important part of your disaster plan. You should prepare emergency supplies for the following situations:

A disaster supply kit with essential food, water, and supplies for at least three days—this kit should be kept in a designated place and be ready to “grab and go” in case you have to leave your home quickly because of a disaster, such as a flash flood or major chemical emergency. Make sure all household members know where the kit is kept.

Consider having additional supplies for sheltering or home confinement for up to two weeks.

You should also have a disaster supply kit at work. This should be in one container, ready to "grab and go" in case you have to evacuate the building.

A car kit of emergency supplies, including food and water, to keep stored in your car at all times. This kit would also include flares, jumper cables, and seasonal supplies.
The following checklists will help you assemble disaster supply kits that meet the needs of your household. The basic items that should be in a disaster supply kit are water, food, first-aid supplies, tools and emergency supplies, clothing and bedding, and specialty items. You will need to change the stored water and food supplies every six months, so be sure to write the date you store it on all containers. You should also re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your household changes. Keep items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supply kit in one or two easy-to carry containers such as an unused trash can, camping backpack or duffel bag.

Water: the absolute necessity

Stocking water reserves should be a top priority. Drinking water in emergency situations should not be rationed. Therefore, it is critical to store adequate amounts of water for your household.

Individual needs vary, depending on age, physical condition, activity, diet, and climate. A normally active person needs at least two quarts of water daily just for drinking. Children, nursing mothers, and ill people need more. Very hot temperatures can double the amount of water needed.

Because you will also need water for sanitary purposes and, possibly, for cooking, you should store at least one gallon of water per person per day.

Store water in thoroughly washed plastic, fiberglass or enamel-lined metal containers. Don't use containers that can break, such as glass bottles. Never use a container that has held toxic substances. Sound plastic containers, such as soft drink bottles, are best. You can also purchase food-grade plastic buckets or drums.

Containers for water should be rinsed with a diluted bleach solution (one part bleach to ten parts water) before use. Previously used bottles or other containers may be contaminated with microbes or chemicals. Do not rely on untested devices for decontaminating water.

If your water is treated commercially by a water utility, you do not need to treat water before storing it. Additional treatments of treated public water will not increase storage life.

If you have a well or public water that has not been treated, follow the treatment instructions provided by your public health service or water provider.

If you suspect that your well may be contaminated, contact your local or state health department or agriculture extension agent for specific advice.

Seal your water containers tightly, label them and store them in a cool, dark place.

It is important to change stored water every six months.
For water purification for immediate or near term use, please read the “Shelter” chapter of this guide.

Food: preparing an emergency supply.

If activity is reduced, healthy people can survive on half their usual food intake for an extended period or without any food for many days. Food, unlike water, may be rationed safely, except for children and pregnant women.

You don’t need to go out and buy unfamiliar foods to prepare an emergency food supply. You can use the canned foods, dry mixes and other staples on your cupboard shelves. Canned foods do not require cooking, water or special preparation. Be sure to include a manual can opener.

Keep canned foods in a dry place where the temperature is fairly cool. To protect boxed foods from pests and to extend their shelf life, store the food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers.

Replace items in your food supply every six months. Throw out any canned good that becomes swollen, dented, or corroded. Use foods before they go bad, and replace them with fresh supplies. Date each food item with a marker. Place new items at the back of the storage area and older ones in front.

Food items that you might consider including in your disaster supply kit include: ready-to-eat meats, fruits, and vegetables; canned or boxed juices, milk, and soup; high-energy foods like peanut butter, jelly, low-sodium crackers, granola bars, and trail mix; vitamins; foods for infants or persons on special diets; cookies, hard candy; instant coffee, cereals, and powdered milk.
You may need to survive on your own after a disaster. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it may take days. Basic services, such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment and telephones, may be cut off for days, even a week or longer. Or you may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and take essentials with you. You probably won’t have the opportunity to shop or search for the supplies you’ll need. Your household will cope best by preparing for disaster before it strikes.

First aid supplies
Assemble a first aid kit for your home and for each vehicle:

The basics for your first aid kit should include:
First aid manual
Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
Assorted sizes of safety pins
Cleansing agents (isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide)/soap/germicide
Antibiotic ointment
Latex gloves (2 pairs)
Petroleum jelly
2-inch and 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6 each size)
Triangular bandages (3)
2-inch and 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls each)
Cotton balls
Scissors
Tweezers
Needle
Moistened towelettes
Antiseptic
Thermometer
Tongue depressor blades (2)
Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
Sunscreen.

It may be difficult to obtain prescription medications during a disaster because stores may be closed or supplies may be limited. Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing prescription medications. Be sure they are stored to meet instructions on the label and be mindful of expirations dates­—be sure to keep your stored medication up to date.

Extra pair of prescription glasses or contact lens.

Have the following nonprescription drugs in your disaster supply kit:
Aspirin and nonaspirin pain reliever
Antidiarrhea medication
Antacid (for stomach upset)
Syrup of ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the poison control center)
Laxative
Vitamins.

Tools and emergency supplies
It will be important to assemble these items in a disaster supply kit in case you have to leave your home quickly. Even if you don't have to leave your home, if you lose power it will be easier to have these item already assembled and in one place.
Tools and other items:
A portable, battery-powered radio or television and extra batteries (also have a NOAA weather radio, if appropriate for your area)

Flashlight and extra batteries

Signal flare
Matches in a waterproof container (or waterproof matches)
Shut-off wrench, pliers, shovel and other tools
Duct tape and scissors
Plastic sheeting
Whistle
Small canister, A-B-C-type fire extinguisher
Tube tent
Compass
Work gloves
Paper, pens, and pencils
Needles and thread
Battery-operated travel alarm clock

Kitchen items:
Manual can opener
Mess kits or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils
All-purpose knife
Household liquid bleach to treat drinking water
Sugar, salt, pepper
Aluminum foil and plastic wrap
Re-sealing plastic bags
If food must be cooked, small cooking stove and a can of cooking fuel

Sanitation and hygiene items:
Washcloth and towel
Towelettes, soap, hand sanitizer, liquid detergent
Tooth paste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorants, comb and brush, razor, shaving cream, lip balm, sunscreen, insect repellent, contact lens solutions, mirror, feminine supplies
Heavy-duty plastic garbage bags and ties­­—for personal sanitation uses—and toilet paper
Medium-sized plastic bucket with tight lid
Disinfectant and household chlorine bleach
Consider including a small shovel for digging a latrine

Household documents and contact numbers:
Personal identification, cash (including change) or traveler's checks, and a credit card
Copies of important documents: birth certificate, marriage certificate, driver's license, social security cards, passport, wills, deeds, inventory of household goods, insurance papers, immunizations records, blank and credit card account numbers, stocks and bonds. Be sure to store these in a watertight container.
Emergency contact list and phone numbers
Map of the area and phone numbers of place you could go
– An extra set of car keys and house keys.
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Clothes and bedding:
One complete change of clothing and footwear for each household member. Shoes should be sturdy work shoes or boots. Rain gear, hat and gloves, extra socks, extra underwear, thermal underwear, sunglasses.
Blankets or a sleeping bag for each household member, pillows.

Specialty items
Remember to consider the needs of infants, elderly persons, disabled persons, and pets and to include entertainment and comfort items for children.
• For baby
• For the elderly
• For pets
• Entertainment: books, games, quiet toys and stuffed animals.
It is important for you to be ready, wherever you may be when disaster strikes. With the checklists above you can now put together an appropriate disaster supply kits for your household:

A disaster supply kit kept in the home with supplies for at least three days;

Although it is unlikely that food supplies would be cut off for as long as two weeks, consider storing additional water, food, clothing and bedding other supplies to expand your supply kit to last up to two weeks.

A work place disaster supply kit. It is important to store a personal supply of water and food at work; you will not be able to rely on water fountains or coolers. Women who wear high-heels should be sure to have comfortable flat shoes at their workplace in case an evacuation require walking long distances.

A car disaster supply kit. Keep a smaller disaster supply kit in the trunk of you car. If you become stranded or are not able to return home, having these items will help you be more comfortable until help arrives. Add items for sever winter weather during months when heave snow or icy roads are possible—salt, sand, shovels, and extra winter clothing, including hats and gloves.”

“Good God man! That's one long-ass post!”

“Tell me about it! The Gubment wants you to keep it all on hand!!”

“That doesn't seem like "light weight" backpacking to me. Anybody weight all those items together?”

“Personally our Homeland Security that Bush came up with is a joke. If he really wants to do something it should start at the borders.

We should tighten up the borders so a mouse couldn't even make it through.

We should start rounding everyone up that they can find that is here illegally and send them on there way.

The problem with Mexico is that Bush is in bed with Fox and doesn't want to make him mad. If anyone remembers Fox made a speech to OUR Congress (before 9-11) telling us why we should open our borders to his people. Bu11sh1t, send him packing to.”

“Right. Those Mexican terrorists are the worst!”

“ok I have most of these things at home, but like I could find any of it in a hurry? LOL”

“There he goes again.”

“I have a few weeks' supply of non-perishable food and about 20 gallons of water. I stocked up on that stuff after 9-11. Then I have my camping gear. If they gas Glenside Pa., then I'm a goner. I'm not having a Saran Wrap party!”

“yes Geo, I think Glenside is on the must get list”

“I pulled a prophylactic over my head and I’m cowering in my basement.”

“Yeah, what the f*ck? That disaster kit is no kit at all.

Buy guns and stock up on amo. Those with the most guns and amo will SECURE the most food, water and everything else.

8)”

“It'll be time to head for the Mtns. if the s##t hits the fan.”

“Violin, I wasn't talking about mexican terrorist. The reason I mentioned Mexico is because Bush wanted to grant amnensty to most of the illegal Mexicans in this country.
I am talking about closing our borders to anyone who tries to come through illegally. It doesn't matter if it is through Mexico or Canada it needs to be stopped.



There he goes again."
Geobeet
03:22:50 PM
02/11/03

Geo, your damn right and I will continue to say that. I don't care whether you like it or not. It is a problem that you do not seem to care about. God help us if you were in charge of our borders.”

“

Right. Those Mexican terrorists are the worst!"
Violin

Is that your biased opinion or an unsubstanciated fact? Are you confusing criminals and terrorists? I believe you are in violation of the Terms of Participation,

Posts that demean a country, nation, religion, or particular group of people
Where's Matt?

I pulled a prophylactic over my head and I’m cowering in my basement."
Violin

When you then follow with something like this, I cannot help but lose respect for you.

Sorry Violin!”

“Hiccups! That's the ticket! Really, I was on a Mac running both 9.2 (under 'Classic') and 10.2 and things started getting squirrely. I'd go to the index of thread titles and it said there were 12 posts.... then I'd click the link and only Smiley's first post was there. It's a wonder I stopped at Two. It's that Cyber Warfare, I'm tellin' ya!! The Osama Worm has arrived.

ANYway, the biggest rolls of saran wrap I could find were those measly 125 sq. ft. deals so I had to get about 17 rolls...

I'll be hermetically sealed in no time.


I'm sitting on a concrete pad over here, so driving stakes in the living room is gonna be a PROBLEM, LOLOL... upstairs is a different story, though...”

“Guess I'd better buy ammo for my Homeland Defense Rifle.”

“ANYway, the biggest rolls of saran wrap I could find were those measly 125 sq. ft. deals so I had to get about 17 rolls...
Tilt



LOL well i buy Stretch Wrap 80feet 18" 80gage for my company.

Who is going to be the highest bidder??

any one?”

“Please learn to recognize sarcasm, nowslimmer. In plain language: I really enjoyed my travels in Mexico and thouroughly enjoyed the people I met and made freinds with. It's xenophobes like Ewker that I have a problem with. sheesh!”

“Violin, I don't hate or fear the Mexicans in this country. If you could read I am talking about the illegal Mexicans in this country. I have no problems with the ones who are here legally. I know quite a few Mexicans who live here and they went about it the right way. What do you not understand. There is the right way (legally) to get into this country and then there is the wrong way (illegally). The ones who do it illegally are the ones I have problems with.

like you said sheesh!!”

“Violin - Thanks for your clarification. Sometimes one is blinded from seeing further by the words that are glaring forthright. That's why I thought some posts ended with LOL.”

“I don't know what all you folks are getting worked up for. Here in the Midwest it's winter... Or homes are typically wrapped in plastic to keep the wind out... just a couple of extra strips of duct tape and the gas mask I use for painting cars, and I'm all set..

Oh and that water stuff? Is it like beer? I drink beer. Maybe I should find out what this water stuff is all about...”

“I feel so foolish saying lol or using those emoticons. I will try to remember to use my sarcasm font in the future.”

“Violin, I think I'm the only one who caught the joke.

Actually, have you seen the lastest copy of "Outside"? There's a very interesting article about Russians, Chinese, etc. illegally crossing into the US from Mexico.”

“The people who poke fun at the government are the first ones demanding help when disaster really strikes.

We saw it after 9/11 and we will see it again.”

“Don't worry about doing it. I leave off a declaimer, too, when I feel it is obvious. My reaction was more a reflection of my mood (which just improved after a bicycle ride around the neighborhood, while watching a beautiful sunset).”

“For the second time in two days, I agree with bacpac.

Good God, what's happening to me?”

“Bacpac said: "The people who poke fun at the government are the first ones demanding help when disaster really strikes.

We saw it after 9/11 and we will see it again."

Care to qualify this statement?”