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Archive for May, 2008
So, let me get this straight, there are STILL those amongst you that think there will be no global warming. Yipes!
The issue, to set you straight, is NOT if green house gas emissions or simply variances in climate overall (independent of man-made emissions) are the reason for climate change. No, that is a diversionary tactic to keep you off the REAL issue.
The REAL problem is that for whatever reason, the climate is warming and we are already shafted well into the future.
The question is what are you going to do for your kids’ grandchildren and how are we going to utilize shrinking economic resources today to deal with some pretty awful things that may happen in the near future - increased insect and airborne infections, deaths by heat stroke, death by heart attack and stroke, sudden shortages of food sources because of climate and infection of animal and plant food sources, deaths from sudden fires, floods, etc.
Still thinking in the past? Then you are probably one of those that think the most recent ‘Indiana Jones’ movie was just as exciting as the old ones. As for me…you can’t go back and if you do not believe that the changes are rapidly coming on us in climate with its consequences, then send me your address and I will send a crew out so you can bury your head in the sand.
Health & first aid supplies
- One week’s worth of medications and any necessary medical supplies, such as asthma inhalers, or diabetic insulin syringes and glucose monitor equipment, packed in zip lock bags and well sealed. Use a Sharpie pen to write the name of the family member on the outside of the bag, what it is, and dates when it expires.
- Extra prescription glasses if possible
- Traumeel cream – used to treat sprains, strains, bruises, pain, aching muscles, and inflammation
- Arnica – tablets taken under the tongue to help strains and sprains
- A spray bottle of Bach’s Flower Remedy – a safe and effective way to treat anxiety; available without a prescription
- A tube of 99 percent aloe vera gel for burns
- Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
For cooking & water
- Wind-proof matches
- A small, handheld stove with fuel supply to boil water and prepare food
- At least one small pot and/or one small pan
- Freeze-dried meals in pouches (3 day supply)
- Powdered Gatorade or other hydration fluid (assume that you need one gallon per day per person for three days- more if it is a very hot summer)
- Tiny gel packs with carbohydrates for energy
- Mini water filter and one cartridge replacement, plus water treatment tabs (two small vials) Chlorine water pellets another option.
- Hydrating backpack for each adult. This is a water pouch carried as a backpack and containing water that the wearer can sip from an attached tube. There are male and female versions.
- Can opener for food
- Pet food for three days
- Paper or plastic cups, utensils and plates (camper mess kits are available in outdoor stores.)
Emergency supplies
- Waterproof plastic boxes ( 3- 35 gallon) to hold survival gear
- Reflector tape that can be applied to box
- First aid kit (many prepackaged ones are available). Should have instant ice packs.
- Headlamp for each adult and child (LEDs have little energy demand, can vary in intensity, and can blink to attract attention)
- Two battery packs (usually AAA) to replace LED and communicator batteries that fail
- Camper’s towels – ultra light microfilament (one large for every two adults and every two kids)
- Camper’s blankets, with solar reflector on one side – ultra light (one for each family member) and/ or sleeping bags for each family member
- Neck bandanas for each family member (can be moistened to assist with heat)
- Zip lock bags to store several items
- Sunglasses for all family members
- One bottle of DEET insect repellant (enough for three applications daily for each family member for one week).
The Arizona Meth Project is a prevention campaign aimed at significantly reducing first-time Meth use in Arizona which was broadcasted on radio and TV spots and ran print advertising starting April 18.
The Arizona Meth Project is a collaborative state-wide effort to heighten awareness about the detrimental impacts of methamphetamine use.
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