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heartangel
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Joined : Mar 2004
Posts : 638
Posted 7/8/2005 7:59 AM (GMT -8)
I am a 49year old female who had 2 heart attacks, I'm very familiar with how Natural Disasters can affect our symptoms. I have also been trained and am certified as a Community Emergency response Team Member from EOC& FEMA to help out our local Fire Department and rescue units in the following disasters;

Floods, Hurricanes,Thunderstorms,Lightening,Tornadoes, Winter Storms and Extreme Cold, Heat Wave, Dealing with Extreme Heat, Earthquakes,Volcanoes, Landslides, Debris Flow, Mud Slides, Tsunamis and Fires.

We all need a disaster kit on hand so we will be well prepared for any type of Natural Disaster and that makes it less stressful on us.

 

1. First Aid Kit make sure it is OSHA Approved

2. Your medicine that you take for your disease up to a month.

3. aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliver

4. antidiarrhea medication...

Syrup of Ipeac used to induce vomiting

Laxtive

Vitamins

Activated Charcol

then Insulin

Contact lenses and supplies

Spare pair of eye glasses

any other type of medications you take

 

Rain Gear sturdy boots, poncho

Blankets, sleeping bags \Hats, gloves

Subnglasses,Leather gloves, latex gloves to wear under plastic gloves

water purification tablets for water

Water = 1 gallon per person per day

1 quart=4 drops of regular bleach

1 gallon=16 drops of regular bleach

5 gallons=1 Teaspoon of bleach.

ready to eat canned meats, canned juices, milk, water

Staples, sugar, salt, pepper, etc. spices,

peanutbutter, jelly,crackers, granola bars, trail mix

Your special foods you can eat

Comfort foods

instant cofee, tea bags.

Manual can opener, mess kits if desired, plastic plates, forks knifes, spoons,  styfoam cups, all purpose knife

Aluminum foil, resealing plastic bags, Camping stove...

Heidi received permission from me to post the above.  Teri

Post Edited By Moderator (Teri16) : 7/8/2005 1:37:38 PM (GMT-6)

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heartangel
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Posted 7/8/2005 8:04 AM (GMT -8)
continued - PART TWO

 

Camping stove and the fuel. If gas stove remember the ordrant they add for gas leak,

toliet paper, towelettes, soap, liquid detergent, femine supplies, personal hygiene items, Plastic garbage bags

Plastic bucket with tight fitting lid and bag in it for use as a toliet.

Disinfectant, house hold bleach weather radio,batteries, flashlights, duct tape, plastic sheeting, needle thread, pliers, wrenches, fire extinguisher (an ABC TYPE)!

Compass, Plastic storage containers, signal flares, paper and pencil.

 

I hope this helps you ladies and gentlemen out!  With my two heart attacks and other health problems I have, too, I like to be prepared.  I have everything except a generator.  I am a Certified  Community Emergency Responder Team member of the JFRD and on call. So please be prepared!  It will help you out, your loved ones and your health too - less stress makes us feel better too.

 

Heidi JAXCERT MEMBER

 

Heidi received my permission to post this.  Teri

Post Edited By Moderator (Teri16) : 7/8/2005 1:44:31 PM (GMT-6)

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Teri16
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Posted 7/8/2005 11:48 AM (GMT -8)
Thank you so very much, (((((Heidi)))))!!  tongue

 

In these days of Hurricanes and other natural disasters we really must be prepared in advance.  Most especially, if we have heart disease and other health issues to be concerned with!

 

So remember everyone...be prepared!

 

Hugs, Teri tongue

PS  Please keep in touch with us re your Florida weather-it's much appreciated!

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Teri16
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Posted 7/9/2005 6:41 AM (GMT -8)
How are all our Florida friends and family members doing this morning?!

 

Please take care during this storm and keep us posted on how you all are coping!!

 

Hugs, Teri tongue

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