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SunshineMama 12:30 PM 03-02-2012
I live in a zone that will be hit by some bad storms coming up very soon tonight. We have a wind advisory currently- and could possibly be in a tornado zone, depending on where this big storm takes us.
I put up a pack and play in my basement, and an emergency bag with extra diapers, water, food, blankets, and first aid kit. I also threw in all of our bicycle helmets, just for extra safety, and some clothes. My phone is fully charged.
This could be completely pointless, or we could be hit by a tornado. It isn't likely, but I would much rather be prepared.
At the very least, it is a good practice/drill for natural disasters.
Do you have emergency plans in place? If so, what would you add?
I put up a pack and play in my basement, and an emergency bag with extra diapers, water, food, blankets, and first aid kit. I also threw in all of our bicycle helmets, just for extra safety, and some clothes. My phone is fully charged.
This could be completely pointless, or we could be hit by a tornado. It isn't likely, but I would much rather be prepared.
At the very least, it is a good practice/drill for natural disasters.
Do you have emergency plans in place? If so, what would you add?
MrsB 12:49 PM 03-02-2012
I am licensed and our state requires us to have an emergency preparedness plan and kit. Here are some additional items I have in mine that I can think of off the top of my head. At least $20 in cash, full gas tank, extra set of car keys, canned food and dont forget the opener
, copies of kids emergency cards, phone numbers of emergency contacts for yourself,
, copies of kids emergency cards, phone numbers of emergency contacts for yourself,
SunshineMama 12:58 PM 03-02-2012
Thanks! I will do a copy of the kids information and contacts- I didn't think about that!
bunnyslippers 01:08 PM 03-02-2012
Flash light, battery operated radio, toilet paper and kleenex, some toys to keep you all occupied, any pet provisions, shoes (never know when you may need to leave the home).
The Red Cross also has a full list of items you should always have ready to go in an emergency, either shelter in place or leave the home.
Good Luck!
The Red Cross also has a full list of items you should always have ready to go in an emergency, either shelter in place or leave the home.
Good Luck!
Springdaze 01:12 PM 03-02-2012
My state gave us sticker bracelet things that you write the childs name phone # and allergies on. It would have to be a real emergency to need them, but I thought it was a good idea. I have lots of food in my school and things like that, but we would never have a "surprise" emergency here, well, it would be rare, we DID have an earthquake last summer, but I was driving and didnt feel it!
Blackcat31 01:12 PM 03-02-2012
SilverSabre25 01:13 PM 03-02-2012
PLEASE don't buy into all the media hype...we're only at a TORCON 3 last I checked. The hype is ridiculous and overblown...for our particular area anyway.
The news agencies lost out on lots of snowstorm ratings and are just leaping on this as the first Big Event that they can use to draw any ratings at all.
It's silly. It's a storm system. They happen. The conditions are right for possible tornados...that happens too.
Being prepared for an emergency, knowing what you'll do, having a kit ready...that's one thing. Overpreparing, scaring yourself...that's just wasting time and energy and is silly.
I would put money on not even getting a good healthy thunderstorm...just lots of rain.
ETA: I'm a weather nerd and have been learning about this stuff since I was 8. My brother in law IS a meteorologist and definitely knows what he is talking about, too. This is NOT a "freak out" type event...but then, I don't "do" drama. It's boring.
I don't watch the news either for that reason--it's all drama and a ratings game.
The news agencies lost out on lots of snowstorm ratings and are just leaping on this as the first Big Event that they can use to draw any ratings at all.
It's silly. It's a storm system. They happen. The conditions are right for possible tornados...that happens too.
Being prepared for an emergency, knowing what you'll do, having a kit ready...that's one thing. Overpreparing, scaring yourself...that's just wasting time and energy and is silly.
I would put money on not even getting a good healthy thunderstorm...just lots of rain.
ETA: I'm a weather nerd and have been learning about this stuff since I was 8. My brother in law IS a meteorologist and definitely knows what he is talking about, too. This is NOT a "freak out" type event...but then, I don't "do" drama. It's boring.
I don't watch the news either for that reason--it's all drama and a ratings game.
Blackcat31 01:22 PM 03-02-2012
Originally Posted by SilverSabre25:
ETA: I'm a weather nerd and have been learning about this stuff since I was 8. My brother in law IS a meteorologist and definitely knows what he is talking about, too. This is NOT a "freak out" type event...but then, I don't "do" drama. It's boring. I don't watch the news either for that reason--it's all drama and a ratings game.
LOL!! We were just joking the other day that meteorology is the only field you can go into and be 100% wrong and still keep your job! ETA: I'm a weather nerd and have been learning about this stuff since I was 8. My brother in law IS a meteorologist and definitely knows what he is talking about, too. This is NOT a "freak out" type event...but then, I don't "do" drama. It's boring.
I don't watch the news either for that reason--it's all drama and a ratings game.
Our meteorologist predicted 8-12 inches of snow for a REALLY bad snow storm that was heading our way, no travel advised, all evening activities at schools and adult centers cancelled, etc etc etc. Storm suppose to hit at midnight.....I headed to bed fully prepared to be snowed in the next morning.
Woke up and there was not one single snow flake on the ground.
. I kind of expect that they aren't perfect but my first thought was "seriously?"So I just had to throw that out there that I RARELY believe the weather guy/gal.
SunshineMama 01:41 PM 03-02-2012
Originally Posted by SilverSabre25:
PLEASE don't buy into all the media hype...we're only at a TORCON 3 last I checked. The hype is ridiculous and overblown...for our particular area anyway.
The news agencies lost out on lots of snowstorm ratings and are just leaping on this as the first Big Event that they can use to draw any ratings at all.
It's silly. It's a storm system. They happen. The conditions are right for possible tornados...that happens too.
Being prepared for an emergency, knowing what you'll do, having a kit ready...that's one thing. Overpreparing, scaring yourself...that's just wasting time and energy and is silly.
I would put money on not even getting a good healthy thunderstorm...just lots of rain.
ETA: I'm a weather nerd and have been learning about this stuff since I was 8. My brother in law IS a meteorologist and definitely knows what he is talking about, too. This is NOT a "freak out" type event...but then, I don't "do" drama. It's boring. I don't watch the news either for that reason--it's all drama and a ratings game.
You are probably 100% right. I do not have an emergency kit (well, didn't before today), so it was good to at least get something together anyway and think about what I would do if.... PLEASE don't buy into all the media hype...we're only at a TORCON 3 last I checked. The hype is ridiculous and overblown...for our particular area anyway.
The news agencies lost out on lots of snowstorm ratings and are just leaping on this as the first Big Event that they can use to draw any ratings at all.
It's silly. It's a storm system. They happen. The conditions are right for possible tornados...that happens too.
Being prepared for an emergency, knowing what you'll do, having a kit ready...that's one thing. Overpreparing, scaring yourself...that's just wasting time and energy and is silly.
I would put money on not even getting a good healthy thunderstorm...just lots of rain.
ETA: I'm a weather nerd and have been learning about this stuff since I was 8. My brother in law IS a meteorologist and definitely knows what he is talking about, too. This is NOT a "freak out" type event...but then, I don't "do" drama. It's boring.
I don't watch the news either for that reason--it's all drama and a ratings game.
My grandma called me earlier in an uproar about it and got me all worked up- she's a doomsday freak-out kind of person. I should have known better lol!!
JenNJ 01:04 PM 03-02-2012
Matches & candles, flashlight, some books/games/toys/crayones and coloring books for the kids. Cards for the adults. Bread and PB&J for a no cook meal packed with protein. An empty bucket and a roll of toilet paper. Trash bags, chairs for the adults, battery operated or crank radio. Extra batteries. Flares. Wallet, medical cards, emergency info for everyone. Any medications that anyone uses and some pain and killers like Motrin. Benadryl. Lots of wipes to wash up with.
Trash bags, chairs for the adults, battery operated or crank radio. Extra batteries. Flares. Wallet, medical cards, emergency info for everyone. Any medications that anyone uses and some pain and killers like Motrin. Benadryl. Lots of wipes to wash up with.
WImom 01:10 PM 03-02-2012
Originally Posted by JenNJ:
Matches & candles, flashlight, some books/games/toys/crayones and coloring books for the kids. Cards for the adults. Bread and PB&J for a no cook meal packed with protein. An empty bucket and a roll of toilet paper. Trash bags, chairs for the adults, battery operated or crank radio. Extra batteries. Flares. Wallet, medical cards, emergency info for everyone. Any medications that anyone uses and some pain and killers like Motrin. Benadryl. Lots of wipes to wash up with.
We have to have a tornado bucket in our basement for per licensing but never thought of the empty bucket and a roll of toliet paper. We had to hold my own DD over our laundry sink once when we had a tornado warning and we were in the basement. Luckily it was just #1. Matches & candles, flashlight, some books/games/toys/crayones and coloring books for the kids. Cards for the adults. Bread and PB&J for a no cook meal packed with protein. An empty bucket and a roll of toilet paper.
Trash bags, chairs for the adults, battery operated or crank radio. Extra batteries. Flares. Wallet, medical cards, emergency info for everyone. Any medications that anyone uses and some pain and killers like Motrin. Benadryl. Lots of wipes to wash up with.