Preparing for an Emergency
There are several good links for getting yourself, your family, and your home prepared for an emergency, whether natural or man-made.
Don't forget to make sure you have a couple of how-to books about first aid and repairing things that can help you get through an emergency. Do you have two different credit cards when traveling, so if one gets lost and canceled you are not card-less? How about a roll of quarters - believe it or not but pay phones often work when nothing else does. Why not store an extra 5-gallon can of gas in the garage? Take a look at various links for other ideas on being prepared.
Don't forget to make sure you have a couple of how-to books about first aid and repairing things that can help you get through an emergency. Do you have two different credit cards when traveling, so if one gets lost and canceled you are not card-less? How about a roll of quarters - believe it or not but pay phones often work when nothing else does. Why not store an extra 5-gallon can of gas in the garage? Take a look at various links for other ideas on being prepared.
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This video explains results of hyper-inflation using a 2010 real-life example.
This video explains results of hyper-inflation using a 2010 real-life example.
Emergency Info
Nice summary of issues and links.
Communication Tips
"...if you are unsuccessful in getting through on your wireless phone, try a messaging capability like text messaging or email. Alternatively, try a landline phone if one is available..." + others
Post-Nuclear Blast
"The message for families is simple...Stay put. Wait for instructions. If you've been outside, dust off, change, shower."
Stay "shielded from dangerous radiation until ... given the all-clear or told to evacuate. 'In all likelihood, families will be separated...It's going to be scary to sit tight, though it's the right thing to do.'"
P.S. A 10-kiloton nuclear explosion would level buildings within half a mile of ground zero, generate 900-mph winds, bathe the landscape with radiation and produce a plume of fallout that would drift for hundreds of miles.
Stay "shielded from dangerous radiation until ... given the all-clear or told to evacuate. 'In all likelihood, families will be separated...It's going to be scary to sit tight, though it's the right thing to do.'"
P.S. A 10-kiloton nuclear explosion would level buildings within half a mile of ground zero, generate 900-mph winds, bathe the landscape with radiation and produce a plume of fallout that would drift for hundreds of miles.
Wisconsin Emergency #s
(Click here for other states)
WE Energies
Power Outage Hotline 800-662-4797
Gas Leak/Emergency 800-261-5325
Diggers Hotline in WI 800-242-8511 or 811
MISS DIG in MI 800-482-7171 or 811
Customer Services 800-242-9137
WebSite: WE-energies.com
Wisconsin's Common Weather-Related Risks
Click the links for preparedness information for common weather risks in your state.
Contact Information Wisconsin Emergency Management
2400 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53708
Phone: (608) 242-3232
Fax: (608) 242-3247
http://emergencymanagement.wi.gov
Local Information Racine County Office of Emergency Management
730 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 636-3515
http://www.racineco.com/emergencymanagement
Wisconsin Homeland Security Council
2400 Wright Street
Madison WI 53708
(608) 242-3232
http://HomelandSecurity.wi.gov/
Milwaukee County Emergency Management Agency
821 W. State Street, Rm. 304
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 278-4709
City of Milwaukee
200 E. Wells, Room 606
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 286-6221
Citizen Corps Get Involved in Preparing your Community. Citizen Corps, Homeland Security's grassroots effort, localizes preparedness messages and provides opportunities for citizens to get emergency response training; participate in community exercises; and volunteer to support local first responders. To learn more and to get involved, contact your nearest Citizen Corps Council by visiting www.citizencorps.gov.
Wisconsin Citizen Corps
1 South Pinckney Street, Suite 600
Madison, WI 53702
(608) 261-7538
Be Informed
The Survivalist blog gives you direct insight into independent living. Click here to check out his free e-book or 10 Things to Do Now.
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This group provides free downloads of books that provide guidance on how to deal with dentistry to midwifery to poisons.
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Be Prepared
Go to ReadyAmerica to download lists of supplies to keep in your house and car. There is a special page for older Americans.
It also recommends creating a family emergency plan to make with your family members to know where to meet in case you are separated.
Finally, it provides emergency help numbers for your area.
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It also recommends creating a family emergency plan to make with your family members to know where to meet in case you are separated.
Finally, it provides emergency help numbers for your area.
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Be Ready
Go to TheReadyStore or YourFoodStorage for every conceivable emergency supply. Sign up for ReadyStore's email and take advantage of Frugal Fridays to start building up a supply.
Compare freeze-dried and dehydrated foods.
Compare freeze-dried and dehydrated foods.
Be Armed
Luckygunner provides cheap, bulk ammo.
Midway USA has supplies.
Ammunition to go is self-explanatory.
J&G Sales is good for vintage items.
Midway USA has supplies.
Ammunition to go is self-explanatory.
J&G Sales is good for vintage items.
Be Green
Grow a garden and/or sprouts. Try 3-Sisters gardening. Start a Victory garden. Short on space? Try container or square foot gardening (starter page).
Pantry Items
Here is a list of pantry food items you could keep on hand.
First Aid Kit
First Aid might include:
1 Plastic Strip 3/4" X 3" 100/bx
1 Fingertip Bandage 40/bx
1 Fingertip Bandage XLarge 25/bx
1 Knuckle Bandage 40/bx
1 Large Patch Bandage 2" X 3" 25/bx
1 Elastic Strip Round, 50/bx
1 First Aid Antiseptic 4oz
1 Burn Relief Aerosol 4oz
1 Cold Spray Aerosol 4oz
1 3" Cottontip Applicator 100/vial
1 Gauze Pads 3" X 3" 10/bx
1 Gauze Pads 4" X 4" 10/bx
1 Roller Gauze, 2 inch X 5yd
1 Roller Gauze, 3 inch X 5yd
1 Medi-Wrap 2 inch
1 Small Ice Pack 1/bx
1 Large Ice Pack 1/bx
1 Hot Pack
1 Xtra Strength Non-Asprin 250/bx
1 Ibuprofen250/bx
1 Ease II 250/bx
1 Cold/Sinus 250/bx
1 Cherry Cough Drop 60/bx
1 Sore Throat 40/bx
1 Antacid Tablet 250/bx
2 Eyewash 4oz Breakaway
1 Eye Cups, 6/Vial
1 Laerdal CPR Face Shield
1 Triangular-Bandage 1/bx
1 Eye Pads Unit, 4/bx
1 Ammonia Inhalants 10/bx
1 Tummy Tabs 42/bx
1 Emergency Compress Bandage
1 Tri-Cut Tape White Cloth Roll
1 Non-Stick Pads 2" X 3" 15/bx
1 Cramp Tablet 100/bx
1 Anti-Diarrheal 12/bx
1 Single Use Thermometer 4/pk
10 Antiseptic Wipes
10 Alcohol Prep Pads
1 Splinter out, 10/Pk
5 PAWS Antimicrobial Towlettes
10 Antibiotic Ointment Packets
10 Hydrocortisone Packets
10 Skin Lotion Packets
10 Lip Aid Packets
10 Dental Relief Packets
1 Visine Pure Tears 4-Pack
1 Tweezers, Plastic 1/per pk
1 Kit Scissors, Wire
1 Burn Relief 4" x 4" Dressing
5 Burn Relief 3.5 gm Packets
1 Nitrile Gloves, 4/bx
10 Bandage Butterfly Med
1 First Aid Guide Book
1 Plastic Strip 3/4" X 3" 100/bx
1 Fingertip Bandage 40/bx
1 Fingertip Bandage XLarge 25/bx
1 Knuckle Bandage 40/bx
1 Large Patch Bandage 2" X 3" 25/bx
1 Elastic Strip Round, 50/bx
1 First Aid Antiseptic 4oz
1 Burn Relief Aerosol 4oz
1 Cold Spray Aerosol 4oz
1 3" Cottontip Applicator 100/vial
1 Gauze Pads 3" X 3" 10/bx
1 Gauze Pads 4" X 4" 10/bx
1 Roller Gauze, 2 inch X 5yd
1 Roller Gauze, 3 inch X 5yd
1 Medi-Wrap 2 inch
1 Small Ice Pack 1/bx
1 Large Ice Pack 1/bx
1 Hot Pack
1 Xtra Strength Non-Asprin 250/bx
1 Ibuprofen250/bx
1 Ease II 250/bx
1 Cold/Sinus 250/bx
1 Cherry Cough Drop 60/bx
1 Sore Throat 40/bx
1 Antacid Tablet 250/bx
2 Eyewash 4oz Breakaway
1 Eye Cups, 6/Vial
1 Laerdal CPR Face Shield
1 Triangular-Bandage 1/bx
1 Eye Pads Unit, 4/bx
1 Ammonia Inhalants 10/bx
1 Tummy Tabs 42/bx
1 Emergency Compress Bandage
1 Tri-Cut Tape White Cloth Roll
1 Non-Stick Pads 2" X 3" 15/bx
1 Cramp Tablet 100/bx
1 Anti-Diarrheal 12/bx
1 Single Use Thermometer 4/pk
10 Antiseptic Wipes
10 Alcohol Prep Pads
1 Splinter out, 10/Pk
5 PAWS Antimicrobial Towlettes
10 Antibiotic Ointment Packets
10 Hydrocortisone Packets
10 Skin Lotion Packets
10 Lip Aid Packets
10 Dental Relief Packets
1 Visine Pure Tears 4-Pack
1 Tweezers, Plastic 1/per pk
1 Kit Scissors, Wire
1 Burn Relief 4" x 4" Dressing
5 Burn Relief 3.5 gm Packets
1 Nitrile Gloves, 4/bx
10 Bandage Butterfly Med
1 First Aid Guide Book














