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After reading the whole article, I want to highlight three points. One: There is no fire danger. Two: Build a simple stand or use a vase to hold the light so you can use both hands. Three: Replace the batteries with higher grade rechargeable battery (the cheap nonchargeable battery that come in most of these solar lights are low grade and can only handle 200-300 recharges) Read this tip. Leave a comment. Come visit me at www.firsttrustindustries.com - Zach
You know those solar powered lights that you can buy to place along your walkway? They usually are sold in such a design that they can easily be staked into the ground. Basically they are made with a small solar panel, a rechargeable battery (usually a really low end) and come in varying home décor styles. They charge up during the day while there is sun, and then they emit a modest amount of light for 6 to 10 hours at night depending on the strength of the rechargeable battery provided and how much sunlight was generating during the day. Most varieties also come with a small on/off switch. Their prices range from $4 to $20 each. From a preparedness mindset having these for their intended use is a boon to a person’s home security, even in more trying social circumstances, but these can also easily be adapted for use in the home.
Another plus, the Fall and Winter seasons usually bring with them deep discounts on such items. So do a little internet searching for some great deals. Personally, thanks to some strategies of the Self-Reliance Revolution, I don’t believe I’ll pay a dime out-of-pocket for either the lamps or the rechargeable batteries.
Lastly, there may be some merit in you being able to use all of those smaller solar panels to accomplish some other critical uses in the future—of which I haven’t thought of yet; but I’m sure I will come up with an idea or two sometime in the middle of the night. And on that note, I’m going to sign off now before I approach a Martha Stewart type of personality and beam too brightly about this idea—yes, of course the pun was intended. I do hope that you find this helpful in your preparedness efforts though.
The Great California Shakeout has grown to include the rest of the Country. Why? Because being prepared has reached a new level of concern. It is not just an earthquake related situation and being prepared on a national level is now becoming popular again. Any of you remember WWII? As a nation of United States, we can once again become a powerful nation in the global scope. Stop drifting away on your comfortable couch and ready your future for the worst.
If you drive a hummer and your not a part of this club, shame on you.
If you drive a hummer and your not a part of this club, shame on you.
I have not played this game yet, but you can be sure I will be soon.
The Day the Earth Shook is a new video game to teach young people about earthquake & emergency preparedness. It is free & fun. Get it here!
A new video game provides a fun way for young people to learn about emergency preparedness and earthquake safety. The video game, entitled “The Day the Earth Shook,” helps players learn about items needed for a disaster preparedness kit, as well as safe and dangerous locations in a home when an earthquake occurs. Once players successfully complete the game for the first time, they can replay it for scores that would land them on the leader board. The video game can be downloaded from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
The message has been around for all of recorded history. "GET READY FOR THE COMING DISASTER" was a common thread in the Bible and on the walls of the Pyramids of ancient Egypt. Whit thousands of years to prepare, only 12% of the population in the United States are ready. What will it take for you to stop putting this advice on the back burner? Here is a great article for you to examine.
5 Steps to Get Ready for Disaster (Not Stuck in It)
How to Survive Anything | Preparation
* Evacuation
If it becomes necessary to leave your home, there may be little advance notice. Determine ahead of time what to bring, where to go and how to get there. Create a backup plan in case your primary route or destination becomes unworkable. Then, practice: Make sure everyone in the family knows the location of rendezvous sites. Keep at least a half-tank of gas in your carÂ, and keep weather-resistant clothing and sturdy shoes handy.* Health
When assembling a disaster kit (see foldout checklist), include both general medical items (bandages, antiseptic, etc.) and up-to-date supplies of prescription medications. Also, keep baby formula available and personal hygiene items such as sanitary napkins and toilet paper in waterproof containers.* Documents
Keep copies of important paperwork in three places: your grab-and-go bag, a safe-deposit box and with a friend or family member in a different location. Include identification cards, insurance documents, marriage certificates, property deeds, prescriptions and pictures of family members to show to first responders in case anyone gets lost.* Communication
Keep a card with an updated list of family contact info in your wallet at all times. (Don't rely exclusively on a cellphone's contact list; you may not be able to recharge the phone.) Make sure every family member carries the number of a point person at least 50 miles away in case local telecommunications fail. This creates a hub-and-spoke system: If family members can't talk to each other, they can coordinate through the third party.* Technology
If you have tax records or other personal information stored on your computer, keep regular backups in an out-of-town location or archive to an Internet service such as box.net. Consider maintaining a landline and corded phone to supplement cordless, cellular or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephones, which all rely on the electrical grid. (Telephone landlines carry their own current.) Keep a battery- or crank-powered NOAA radio on hand for weather information and news updates -- these can become lifesavers if you lose access to television and Internet sources of information during a disaster.* Risk Assessment
Are you in a Danger Zone? Natural threats vary by region, but no area is immune from all disasters. Hazard maps available on FEMA's Web site break down the frequency of several types of disasters on a state and local level. Take such information into account in your planning. If you live in a flood or earthquake zone, insure your property accordingly.
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