Suburban Republican Women's Club

Nice summary of issues and links.

What to do in extreme heat.
What to do in tornadoes.
What is in a 3-day supply kit.

FCC  emergency info
related info

"...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

"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.

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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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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Flylady also offers lots of advice. Click here for her 11 Points to Emergency Preparedness.

Do you have a personal emergency phone number list and know what you need to about your house?

Is your car prepared?

Click here for a list of all Flylady's control journals, which are printable.

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.

Luckygunner provides cheap, bulk ammo.

Midway USA has supplies.

Ammunition to go is self-explanatory.

J&G Sales is good for vintage items.

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).

Here is a list of pantry food items you could keep on hand.

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