![]() Oondasta - NPC - World of Warcraft. The Wowhead Client is a little application we use to keep our database up to date, and to provide you with some nifty extra functionality on the website! So, what are you waiting for? Download the client and get started. How to Bug- In: How to Survive a Natural Disaster. Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Creek Stewart of Willow Haven Outdoor. As the East Coast of the United States recovers from Hurricane Sandy, aka “Frankenstorm,” the rest of us watch the unfolding aftermath from a distance – thankful Mother Nature hasn’t unleashed her fury on our doorstep today. Hurricane Sandy is yet another sober reminder that none of us are exempt from disaster. Mother Nature doesn’t discriminate. She doesn’t care where we live, what we drive, how much we make, or what we do for a living. Her antics are diverse and far- reaching. She has a recipe of devastation for all parts of the world: hurricanes, tornados, floods, wildfires, winter storms, earthquakes, tsunamis, droughts, heat waves, volcanoes, land- slides, and sometimes even a combo pack. It is human nature to avoid potentially bad news. It is also human nature to procrastinate. WebMD explains how to manage your hay fever with drugs, nasal sprays, allergy shots, and more. Latest environmental news, features and updates. Pictures, video and more. News editor. My book BLOOD, SWEAT, AND PIXELS, telling the stories behind video games like Uncharted 4, Destiny, and Star Wars 1313, comes out on September 5. Describes survival techniques used when stranded on the open sea. Including how to get food, water, and signal for a rescue. Includes diagrams and pictures. Your guide to hiking the Fish River Canyon in Namibia, including medical forms, advice on what to take, costs, booking information and maps.![]() Consequently, many of us avoid going to the dentist, taking our car in for routine maintenance, implementing a home security plan, getting our yearly physicals, and many other important preventative and preparative tasks. Unfortunately, avoiding the thought of potential bad news has absolutely no bearing at all on whether or not it will happen. In fact, this attitude is completely self- destructive. Avoiding preparing for or prevent a very dangerous and probable threat is irresponsible and incredibly foolish. Yet, people do it all the time when it comes to potential natural disasters. The mentality of “it’s not going to happen to me” is no longer an acceptable excuse. In the 1. 5 years I’ve taught Survival and Preparedness courses I’ve come to the conclusion that there are no acceptable excuses and I have run thin on patience to those that offer them. Formula Drift Japan is this weekend at nowhere else but the legendary Ebisu circuit. That means Mad Mike is there, and that means that we get to bask in the sights. Burying your head in the sand is not a strategy and depending on the government to save you is not a plan. Many of you remember the article I wrote a while back titled How to Make a Bug Out Bag. Sometimes, Bugging Out is not necessary nor is it the best decision. A disaster may, in fact, make it impossible to Bug Out. The alternative is called “Bugging In.” Bugging In or hunkering down during a large- scale disaster can present many challenges to a survivor. Oftentimes, the utilities we depend on are ripped off- line – known as “Grid- Down.”Disasters can devastate our most critical services including water supplies, medical facilities and first responders, waste and trash processing and removal, transportation options, fuel and grocery supplies, natural gas lines, electricity, phone service, and even public safety. A Grid- Down scenario can last for several days or even weeks. During this time, you must be able to provide basic survival needs for you and your family. These Bug In preps and plans need to be made in advance. They cannot be made in the heat of a disaster. How Long Should I Prepare to Bug In? That’s the question of the century! The government says 3 days. I have preps to get me through 1 year. My answer is a minimum of 2 weeks and then keep prepping for longer as time and money allow. Start with 3 days then work up from there. Don’t let this question prevent you from making progress. What Are the Categories I Should Consider When Prepping? Our basic human survival needs remain the exact same no matter where we are in the world or what circumstances we face. They will always be: shelter, water, fire, food, first aid, and self- defense. The order of priority may change, but the basic categories will not. Below is a brief breakdown of each category including several solutions to consider for a short- term Bug In scenario. Shelter. During a Bug In scenario, shelter may seem fairly obvious. It is your primary place of residence. However, there is more to shelter than just a roof over your head. Shelter must protect us from the elements – even if access to modern utilities is limited or nonexistent. Shelter becomes your #1 priority in cold conditions. You must have alternative heating solutions in place just in case a disaster strikes during cold weather. Some excellent and affordable options are wood burning fireplaces, kerosene heaters, and portable propane heaters. The back- up kerosene heater I keep at Willow Haven that will heat 1. Kerosene heaters can be purchased for just over $1. My grandparents heated with a kerosene heater in their living room most of my life. They don’t require electricity and are very easy and safe to operate. Some countries use kerosene heaters as a primary heat source, in fact. The fuel (kerosene) also has an extremely long shelf life – I’ve heard of 2. I’ve personally used kerosene that’s been sitting for 5 years with no issues. Above is a photo of a back- up kerosene heater I keep at Willow Haven that will heat 1. For smaller spaces or supplemental heat, portable emergency propane heaters are excellent little solutions. Mine photographed above takes a one- pound propane canister that is available at most camping and home improvement stores. It really puts out the heat and lasts a surprising length of time (4- 6 hours) on one tank. Extra propane canisters are easy to store as well. I had the wood burning fireplace pictured above installed in my home for about $1. Even a small stove like this one will heat 1. If you opt for a fireplace, choose one that can also cook and boil water. Multifunctional uses are always a survival plus. The brand I have is Jotul though there are many excellent brands on the market. Below are some other home (and car) heating tips I’ve collected from personal experiences testing my preps: Close off certain rooms of your house and . Close doors or hang blankets to zone out other areas. Hang blankets in front of large windows to reduce heat loss. Have good blankets and sleeping bags on hand to help keep you and your family warm. Just one candle can warm the inside of a freezing car as much as 8 degrees. Action Steps: Decide on an alternative heat source. Buy it / install it. Test it to calculate how much fuel you need for your chosen prep period. Stock up on fuel. Water. This summer we had the worst drought in over 1. Indiana. It sucked my well dry for over 2 months, and I had to live on my water storage. It wasn’t fun, but really put my back- up plans to a test. Whether you use a well or depend on municipal water service, a disaster can put a stop to your flow of fresh drinking water. Without water you can die in as little as 3 days. The best short- term Bug In water solution is to simply store extra water in your place of residence. You can buy commercially bottled water by the case/gallon or you can bottle and store your own water in food- grade containers. A very popular do- it- yourself water storage solution is repurposed 2- liter pop bottles. Below is the process I use (I don’t drink soda but friends and family members are happy to give me their empty bottles): Step 1: Wash each bottle using water and dish soap. Step 2: Sanitize each bottle and cap inside and out with a bleach solution (1 teaspoon bleach mixed in 1 quart water). You can use this same solution to sanitize other types bottles. Rinse the sanitized bottle with clean water. Step 3: Fill each bottle with tap water. Add 2 drops of standard unscented household bleach (4- 6% sodium hypochlorite)Step 4: Empty and refresh your water storage once each year. There are countless water storage solutions available ranging from fancy interlocking containers to 5. You’ll have to choose a solution that is right for your environment, budget, and consumption needs. Always store your water in a cool place away from full sun exposure. A few additional emergency water storage tips: Keep a few gallons of unscented household bleach on hand at all times. This can be used to purify water and for other sanitation needs. A 5. 5- gallon rain barrel used to collect water from your gutters is really easy to install and only costs about $1. You can make your own for even cheaper. Your hot water heater contains many gallons of emergency water storage.
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