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Boy, it certainly seems there are more natural disasters today than ever before. In one day, Super Tuesday, four states were hit with deadly tornados. Tornadoes and storms in the mid-South have killed 53 people and injured hundreds since Tuesday evening in the deadliest tornado outbreak in the United States in more than 20 years. The storms ripped apart homes and trapped residents of university dorms and a retirement home in debris. Were you prepared with a family emergency kit in case it happened to you? I’ll bet not because most people think it can’t happen to them. And those people that were killed or injured also thought it couldn’t happen to them.
Torrential rains, hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, and snow storms along the eastern seaboard seem to make headlines every year. If one of these struck in your neighborhood, would you be prepared? Do you have everything you need in case of a fire, flood, earthquake, tropical storm or other emergency?
The Boy Scouts aren’t the only ones preaching the idea of being prepared. The Red Cross, the federal government, and your local emergency officials all suggest you have a survival kit for you and your family and stow it in a safe, dry place.
It starts on February 17th, the kickoff for the Nascar Racing Season. The Daytona track is in use over 300 days of the year. A lot of folks think we just produce the July race and the Daytona 500. In January we have testing, running into the Rolex, the most prestigious 24- hour road race in the world. Then we start into Speed Week into the running of the 500. In March, we host the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world – the Daytona 200 by Honda. We host a lot of car shows in May and June, and all through this period when we don’t have shows and on-track events, we have the Richard Petty Driving Experience and the Skip Barber Driving Experience, which caters to open-wheel driving. In October we have more motorcycles that come in, and in November we have a Grand-Am race. Then we start all over again in December. Keep in mind that these events go on during the Hurricane Season and you should always be prepared with Emergency Survival Kits for your family and pets. Just keep handy in your car or van or motorhome.
This is a grim reminder that it can happen again…anywhere!
At least 19 people were killed in one county Friday a year ago this month as catastrophic storms packing tornadoes raked across central Florida. Lake County authorities said the early-morning storm killed 13 people in the town of Paisley and six more in Lady Lake. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist declared a state of emergency in Lake, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties. He said he had spoken with President Bush and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff regarding the importance of receiving federal aid. Fortunately, a few families had emergency survival kits in their cars as as their mobile homes were totally gone.
In Lady Lake, Crist had told CNN the storm damage was the worst he has ever seen in the state. Residents say they had no warning. The weather service had warned that the storm was on the way, and local media had advised tornadoes were possible. But many residents in the region said they did not know such a huge storm was coming. Kevin Lenhart of Lake County Emergency Management said the storm came through at “the worst possible time” — when people were sleeping.
This is the real tragedy. So many people just think it can’t happen to them. For such a small sum, make the investment now to protect yourself, family and pets should the unexpected happen. Be prepared.
You find out who your friends really are when a disaster hits. And nobody is more loyal to you than your pets. They always happily greet you when you come home, even when you’ve been gone only five minutes!
I have some friends who wouldn’t dream of ever putting their pets in a kennel to go on a trip. They will not go anywhere where their pets wouldn’t be accepted. And heaven forbid that if a disaster was looming that they would have to place their beloved ones in an animal shelter along with all other types of breeds? No way. They would rather go down with their animals. Also, they may not be welcome inside a shelter should a hurricane or other disaster force her to evacuate. Because of public health and safety reasons, pets may not be allowed in people shelters. All the more important to make advance preparations for their safety in an emergency.
I’ve advised them to get radios, flashlights, food, water, medical supplies and pet carriers to help provide the creature comforts through an emergency. But instead of running all over town at the last minute and compete with everybody else trying to do the same thing, one stop shopping from the experts is better. Remember, people can go days without food, but not without water. So it’s advisable to keep an ample supply of emergency water rations in your pantry and car in the event of any kind of emergency.
Did you ever buy something you never use? We’ve all done that. BUT, there are some things you buy and hope you never have to use. And when you use it, you are very glad you made the investment. Some examples: Health Insurance. The premiums are out of pocket and you remain healthy. You go for years without ever getting sick. What else could you have done with that money. After all, you never had to go to the doctor. Or take a membership in the AAA auto club. You pay the annual dues just in case you break down or have a flat tire. Just one emergency call reimburses you for the premium. Well, here’s another good investment…..not for everybody unless you’re a hiker or camper or extreme skier going into remote places. With some bravado, you might think…..”I’ll never get lost” or”that happens to other people.” Or, you might be driving somewhere with your family and take the wrong turn and run out of gas. And worse….bad weather!
Well, here’s a good investment that you may also never use. But it could save you and yours your lives. The Spot Satellite Messenger is a handheld personal tracker whose main purpose is to bail you out of trouble. It taps into a Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite to determine your whereabouts. Just press a button and it will transmit your location and a preprogramed e-mail message to emergency 911 authorities and/or your loved ones. And it works where cell phones don’t. No matter where you go or what you do……….Be Prepared!
Witness the heroic efforts to save Hurricane Katrina’s animal victims on NATURE’s KATRINA’S ANIMAL RESCUE.
His name was Thunder. He was just a puppy when Katrina’s 100-mile-per-hour winds and 20-foot-high storm tides slammed into New Orleans, turning the city into a ghost town. Greta Joseph, Thunder’s owner, had fled to safety before the storm hit. She couldn’t take Thunder along, so she left food and water, assuming she’d be back soon. I’m not sure if animal survival preparedness kits were readily available at that time.
The days turned to weeks as officials struggled to reopen the city. By the time Joseph was able to return, it was nearly too late. As NATURE’s KATRINA’S ANIMAL RESCUE shows, Thunder was starving, dehydrated, covered with sores, and near death. In anguish, Joseph rushed him to a makeshift animal hospital. Veterinarian Deborah Campbell struggled to save the dog’s life.
Experts are calling it the largest animal rescue operation in history. When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Louisiana, the city’s human residents weren’t the only ones trying to cope with flooded and devastated homes. More than 250,000 pets — from cats and dogs to parrots and fish — were left stranded by the storm’s destruction. Owners, expecting to return a few days later, left food and water for their pets. But days turned into weeks, and pets had to struggle to survive without supplies or the love and care of their owners.
Yes, this was maybe a worse case scenario for pets. But, many times it doesn’t have to be. If you truly love your pets, don’t wait until the last minute and just put out food and water. Many other things can be done in advance. Read my other blogs for more information on pet care and emergency pet survival kits.
”Just in case I’m not with you should the unthinkable happen Honeybunch, keep this in your car just in case. I want you to be safe until I get home.” What a nice thought for Valentine’s day. If you live alone or your partner is away a lot, you may be in a spot if an unexpected disaster pops up and they suddenly have to get out. This one-person car/office survival kit makes a great gift anytime for your significant other if and when you are ever apart and they have to evacuate alone. This kit is becoming increasingly popular among consumers. It’s standard for office or personal use. You can keep it in the trunk of your car… if you’ve got to take off, you know it’s already right there with you, thanks to one thoughtful person. And you can remember back when you got it along with the romantic dinner and wine.
Planning for unexpected events seem like kind of an oxy-moron but in today’s environment it is essential. Disasters small and too large to wrap your brain around the key to survival and recovery is having a plan.
Survival kits are a must for every family but if you have family pets you may want to plan on a survival plan for them as well. A three-day survival kit will go pretty fast if you are sharing it with your golden retriever.
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Are you ready for a disaster? Most of us are not.
We might think that it won’t happen to us. We might have it on our to-do list. Being prepared is essential. Being prepared for the unknown will not only help you survive but minimize devastating consequences if you are not.
Think of all the wildfires, ice storms, floods, and hurricane’s you have seen on the news in just the last year. People without power for days, even weeks. Grocery stores closed, roads cut off, people on their own without assistance from the outside world.
Ask yourself if you are ready for a major emergency now so you don’t have to face the unpleasant life of an emergency without supplies.
This is the Dunedin Causeway, the gateway to Honeymoon Island, Florida. The pioneers called it Hog Island, but it became Honeymoon Isle in 1939 when a New York developer built 50 palm – thatched bungalows for honeymooners. Today, visitors can drive across this causeway to enjoy the sun – drenched Gulf beaches, mangrove swamps, and tidal flats. Nature lovers will find osprey nests, a wide variety of shorebirds, and one of the few remaining virgin slash pine forests in South Florida. Hundreds of locals come there daily, many with their pampered pets. Here you will see a few bicylists bring their small dogs with them where they can see them….right on the handlebars. They are using the NEW Sport Cruiser™ Sport Style Pet Carrier for Cyclists. This new innovative portable bicycle basket allows you another opportunity to spend time with your best friend, cruising down the road in fashionable comfort, and style. I know my ex-wife (and still best friend) gets many compliments on hers. Or is it her white toy poodle.
Today, there is a special bond between pet owners and their pets. They are complete members of the family.