Battlbox Mission 84

The various natural disasters of the last several years and most recently the floods and hurricanes present lessons to be learned. Those who own establishments for use by the public need to pay special attention to emergency preparedness. All of us need to do what we can to be prepared and those who host the public have even greater responsibility to be prepared.

Hurricane season has proven to be an active 2008 season. Even if you do not live in an area that can be directly impacted by a hurricane, you may be affected by the severe weather conditions that result from the storm. Because we are all affected by severe weather activity, we should be prepared when events take place.

Knowing what to do, quickly and calmly, in case of a hotel fire could save your life. The following are guidelines on what to do in case of such situations: As soon as you check into a hotel or motel, go into the hallway and locate the nearest exits.

One can’t help but feel compassion for those who were the victims of Hurricane Katrina and now the victims of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav. Although many of us are distant from the realities faced by those living in hurricane-prone areas, with only the scenes on our television sets as a cruel reminder of Mother Nature’s capabilities, it is vital to our safety to prepare lest a natural disaster head our way.

Everyone knows that safety is the most important thing the world. Adults panic especially when it comes to the wellbeing of the children. Since they are still unable to care for themselves, it is the job of the parents or guardian to look out for their welfare. It is also advisable that you keep first aid kits just to make sure. Having such kit within arm’s reach is the best thing you can do for the kids. Whenever they are bruised or wounded, at least you can tend to them faster rather than rummaging the house looking for a plaster and alcohol.

In the event of an emergency it is extremely important that one have a tank full of gasoline, all the necessary survival equipment and a good supply of money prior to bugging out. This supply of money should include not just small bills such as ones, fives and tens but also a healthy amount of coins.

Earthquakes, big ones that is, can kill a lot of people in short amount of time. As, big pieces of buildings, structures, power lines, and trees fall and dirt avalanches slide and bodies of water swish, humans find they are no match for Mother Nature. Once the major shaking stops, weakened structures are now at more risk for moderate to small lesser after-shocks, only wreaking psychological chaos, fear and the potential for more damage.

Let me ask you a question; can you and your family get by and survive for one-year if the power is off, the tap water is off and there is no food in the grocery stores, c-stores or any store? If you can’t, then you need to re-think your disaster planning for your family and come up with strategies to survive in the case of catastrophe. Why, a whole year you ask, surely the power, water and food distribution supply chain would not be out for a whole year?

Highway travel during winter months requires some advance planning. Here are some tips that will make your trip safer. Have your car inspected before you go.

There has been only one man to row across the Pacific Ocean and it took him a little less than one-year. Imagine one-year at sea in a one-man row boat? Imagine, the tranquility, fear, the stars, the work out, the psychology and the survival of man? Indeed, you would have Total freedom, but absolutely no security; man against Mother Nature, as you row the entire distance of the Pacific Ocean; could you do it?