My "Make Sense" Journal!

BE PREPARED!  A Sensical Society is about everything in life. And one very practical thing is to be prepared for big and small emergencies.

Also see: FIRST AID & SURVIVAL SKILLS

EMERGENCY CHECKLISTS

CHECKLIST: CARRY BAG OR PURSE

	ID - always carry ID in case you become unconscious, suffer stroke, etc..
	ID for health emergency medical info (allergies, etc.)
	keys
	money and credit card
	phone & charger
	handkerchief (2)
	bandages or cloth wrap
	plantain powder (antibiotic and stops bleeding)
	water bottle
	dried food snack
	cloth shopping bag
	whistle for help
	safety scissors
	Swiss Army knife or similar device
	pepper spray - https://www.instructables.com/Homemade-pepper-spray/ (have no idea if this works)
	break stick in case of a pit bull attack

      CHECKLIST: CAR

	"auto escape tool" if trapped in car
	full tank of gas
	printed maps
	cell phone and car charger
	family & emergency phone numbers (on paper & on cell), including auto insurance provider & towing company
	fire extinguisher
	tool kit and/or a multipurpose utility tool, including duct tape, & compass
	water for car and people
	windshield washer fluid
	flashlight & extra batteries
	properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench, and tripod jack
	jumper cables
	first aid kit with powdered 'plantain', cotton wrap, tape, bandages, scissors, & tweezers
	flares, plus reflective triangles for car and vest for you.
	rain poncho
	blanket
	warm clothing
	cat litter or gravel for traction in snow
	snow brush & shovel in the event of getting stuck in a snow storm
	make sure the car exhaust pipe is clear of snow - https://matadornetwork.com/read/navy-seal-tips-blizzard
	nonperishable, high-energy foods, such as unsalted nuts, dried fruits, dried meats, dried herbs (tea bags) hard candy, crackers, & cookies

CHECKLIST: DISASTER - NATURAL OR MAN-MADE

	PREPARE BEFORE a "getaway bag" with copies of important documents, passwords, contact info, phone, charger, food, clothing, medicine, etc.
	PLAN AFTER an escape from a disaster (fire, flood, etc.) where you will meet with your family members or room mates.
	STORE sufficient food, water, and medicine (including dried medicinal herbs) for 3 weeks at least. Also see: WildFoodies
	tent
	sleeping bag
	rain poncho
	water collection equipment (don't forget to boil water)
	water purification tablets (also can use cilantro and goutweed to filter out heavy metals)
	ENERGY LOSS: alternative heating/energy supply to last 3 weeks at least:
	- propane heaters & tanks (to boil water for cooking)
	- generator, particularly for places that experience frequent natural disasters
	- solar & wind energy access
	COLD WEATHER - NO HEAT:
	- establish a small space, tent, bathroom, or room to gather where body heat from people and pets will help keep everyone warmer
	- silk, wools, furs, & skins are best for cold weather. Warmest wool is alpaca and angora. Wool can also be felted to keep you even warmer.
	HOT WEATHER - NO AIR CONDITIONING:
	- Infants and old people are particularly vulnerable to hot weather
	- Open the windows. Do NOT use fans in a closed hot house. You'll bake yourself to death. It creates a convection oven effect.
	- basements are usually the coolest place in the house.
	- eat salty food and drinks to keep hydrated. Drinking plain water will dehydrate you.
	- coolest fabric is cotton & linen
	- take off shoes & socks
	- soak feet in cold water
	- take cool showers
	- keep hair wet
	TORNADOS:
	- know where to go in a tornado - https://www.osha.gov/tornado/preparedness
	- stay away from windows and doors
	- interior room and put protection over you to protect from falling debris
	- if you go into the basement have survival and communications equipment there because the building could collapse on top of you.
	- in car: If no sturdy shelter is nearby, getting low in a ditch. Highway overpasses are one of the worst places to take shelter during tornadoes, as the constricted space can be subject to increased wind speed and funneling of debris underneath the overpass.

Also government websites with helpful information - https://www.ready.gov & https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycha/residents/be-prepared.page

CHECKLIST: FIRE PREVENTION, EXTINGUISH, & ESCAPE

	EXTINGUISH FIRES:
	In general, cover or smother fires - that denies the fire oxygen to spread
	For oil, gas, & chemical fires - do NOT use water
	ESCAPE FIRES:
	Install a collapsible escape ladder on every floor above 1st floor (or a rope with knots)
	Put a fire extinguisher on every floor
	on every floor install a smoke detector
	‘expandable garden hose’ can be attached to the plumbing beneath sinks
	PREVENT FIRES:
	do not keep appliances plugged in, such as hair dryers and toasters
	do not smoke inside
	don't leave a stove unattended
	keep clear the area around stoves, fireplaces, space heaters, and the furnace

• Philly Fire Dept: https://www.phila.gov/services/safety-emergency-preparedness/human-caused-hazards/fire
• https://www.worldnomads.com
• https://my.firefighternation.com
• https://www.wikihow.com/Put-Out-a-Fire