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Signs in Delray Beach, Florida
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We interrupt our regularly scheduled glib commentary for a brief public service announcement. Summer's on its way and hurricane and tropical storm season is rolling back around. All the clement weather you enjoy inland packs a mighty wallop over the ocean, which means it's time again for Hurricane Preparedness Week. Extreme weather patterns are nothing to scoff at, and if you live in a storm-prone region it's a good idea to have an emergency kit on hand. The basic elements include a three-day supply of bottled drinking water and non-perishable food, a battery-operated radio, tools, clothes and bedding, and a first aid kit. Man does not live by emergency rations alone though, so don't forget to pack something to keep yourself entertained. Maybe looming disaster will finally inspire you to tackle "War and Peace" or Proust's "Remembrance of Things Past." Have fun this summer, but stay safe!
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I will go for the suggestions of the Red Cross. They have plenty of experience as to what kind you will need. 3 days supply of food, flashlight batteries, battery operatedd
radio, something to entertain yourself,
like a book, chess set, canned food. don't forget your medication, especially the elderly.
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BRING SUNSCREEN
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Posted by: psp_at_area52u at May 22, 2007 7:46 PM
Be prepared is accurate!! How many times have you thought that you need to document your property and contents?....Have you? Personal property insurance is a necessity, but documenting provides insurance for your policy...to ensure that you recover the maximum amount without the hassles. It is not an issue of purchasing software or not....It is just getting it done. Protecting your policy through Peace-by-Piece, usually costs less than 2% of your property value. Procrastination leads to Desperation.
Posted by: kristinalea at May 22, 2007 8:16 PM
I hope that you'll check out the publisher's Web page for my book and pass it along to others.
"Preparing for the Worst: A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Family from Terrorist Attacks, Natural Disasters, and Other Catastrophes" by James (Jay) Schaefer-Jones
ISBN: 027599631X
ISBN-13: 978-0-275-99631-4
www.greenwood.com/catalog/C9631.aspx
The subject matter is very timely and relevant for every conscientious family, college students, business travelers, corporate executive management personnel, emergency first responders, school students and administrators, and local government officials responsible for public safety and emergency management.
I also welcome your feedback.
Semper Fi!
Posted by: bpreparedbook at May 22, 2007 8:22 PM
make sure you have some kind of canoe boat or anything to float on. I wish i would have had something like that i would have saved alot of stress,when we last flooded.
Posted by: sergio_perez18@sbcglobal.net at May 22, 2007 8:31 PM
A wind-up radio, canned goods, charcoal, ice if you can find it. A good idea is to have a generator on hand, film in the camera or digital pics. I have a fresh video for that nobel prize footage of a tornado taking everything away, and enough dope and booze to last...nothing like fresh bong hits while you wait for disaster relief...
Posted by: wafting.genie at May 22, 2007 9:11 PM
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