DD keeps a 'bug out bag' in her trunk along side walking shoes. We are kind
of on our own at the edge of no where so I guess she would bug out to the
other side of no where.
Good that folks are planning for what the can. I think the latest that is
advised here for an devastating earthquake is be prepared for NO help to get
to us for at least 3 weeks. Be ready to survive on your own at least that
long. Even govt. help that is set up will take at least that long.
Taria
"Susan Laity Price" wrote in message
...
All of your warnings, Steve, are great practical stuff but in this day
of terrorism we need to add to the list. My husband works in Willis
Tower (formerly named Sears Tower). After 9-11 he and his co-workers
have added new plans. The company has regular fire drills where
everyone in the office must exit all the way to the street level (its
a long way down). Among his co-workers they have talked of plans if
the entire Loop is shutdown and trains aren't running to the suburbs.
He and all his co-workers are in good physical shape so they have
planned to walk to Evanston, the nearest suburb where several of them
live. It will be a long but doable walk. Even if I can not be in touch
via telephone I will know that my husband will be safe in Evanston
until we can figure out how to get him the next forty miles home.

Susan

On Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:59:20 -0800, "Steven Cook"
wrote:

We all need to be ready.

Right now it is the time for those in the Hurrican zone to have their
survival kits and plans of action.

Plains and Midwest, a good winter project for you would be to get ready
for
the next tornado season, if not right now since your season is not quite
over.

Forest fire areas, evacuation plans and what to quickly grab.

Those of us in earthquake areas, act now. Our gallon green tea jugs are
full of water to water the plants and in the event, they are our water
source, as well as a crank radio and flashlight amongst other things.

Winter areas, do you have a survival kit in your car? I will. A
rubbermaid
tote keeps it all contained in the trunk. Once the snow flies it comes
out
from under the workbench and into the car.

Anyone else, do what you need to.

Also, choose a meeting place should you become separated, and have an
alternate. Also have a phone number of someone well away from your
potential disaster area where you can all check in, and an alternate
phone.

As those of us once in Boy Scounts knew/know, our motto was Be Prepared.
I
even have basic supplies in my cabinet at school should there be an
earthquake as the bridges could go out and I couldn't get home. Basic
clothes, food, toiletries, and always in my backpack, in case I am stuck
anywhere with nothing to do, some hand sewing/quilting project. You
didn't
think I would forget that would you?!

Steven
Alaska


"Polly Esther" wrote in message
...
I'm hoping all our friends on the Atlantic coast even inland as much as
200 miles are paying serious attention to Hurricane Earl.
Hurricanes do not roar up to the beach and slam on brakes. They
weaken
just a little when they hit land but they spawn tornadoes and all manner
of misery.
Just because you don't live out on a pier, you need to be alert.
Hurricane Earl looks like a deadly threat. Polly