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EMERGENCY FLOOD KITS You, your family or co-workers should prepare for disaster before it occurs. Part of your preparedness strategy should be assembling a Emergency Flood kit. Once a flood arrives, you won't have time to go shopping or gather your supplies. Place items you will need during an evacuation in an easy to carry waterproof container or place items in plastic bags, garbage bags etc Water and Food You can put water in misc plastic containers such as soft drink bottles or old milk containers. A person needs at least two quarts of water each day or even more with physical activity. Keep a three day supply of water and non-perishable food for each person One gallon of water per person per day for food preparation and sanitation. Your food should not require refrigeration, preparation or cooking. If you need to heat food, pack some sterno. Select food items that are not bulky or heavy. Some examples of food in your Flood Emergency Kit: Military type rat...

Ondoy Tradegy (Philippines) Sept 2009 BEFORE THE FLOOD: Find out how often your location is likely to be flooded. Know the flood warning system in your community and be sure your family knows it. Keep informed of daily weather condition. Designate an evacuation area for the family and livestock. Assign family members instructions and responsibilities according to an evacuation plan. Keep a stock of food which requires little cooking and refrigeration; electric power may be interrupted. Keep a transistorized radio and flashlight with spare batteries, emergency cooking        equipment, candies, matches and first aid kit handy in case of emergency. Store supplies and other household effects above expected flood water level. Securely anchor weak dwellings and items. WHEN WARNED OF FLOOD: Watch for rapidly rising flood waters. Listen to your radio for emergency instructions. If you find it necessary to evacuate, move to a safe area before ac...

Traveling to unfamiliar destinations can bring to you the sort of troubles you do not want to experience while on the road namely: robbery, rape, or murder. Tourists often fall prey to perpetrators because they do not prepare properly before embarking on a trip. Let's examine some things you should do to prevent your travels from becoming a tragedy: 1. Never list your home address on the luggage tag. If on business, put the company's address on the tag; if visiting friends you can list their address. Use covered luggage tags as well. 2. Stay with your luggage until the luggage is checked. If you must put your bag down, keep one foot on the handle. 3. Carry important papers with you; NEVER check anything that you simply cannot afford to lose. Photocopy your passport, driver's license and credit cards. 4. Bring a small flashlight. You never know when you'll suddenly be "in the dark" and find yourself in unfamiliar surroundings. At night, keep your fla...

We often take for granted the things that we have learned about water safety. But for many travellers, we either forget ourselves overseas, or have to explain water safety to travellers within our own golden shores. Knowing some basic water safety tips can help you and your family to have a happy holiday, wherever you are. Tips on Staying Safe in the Water * Never leave children unattended in or around water; * If you are not a strong swimmer, make sure you have someone with you; * Always let people know if you are going for a swim, especially if it is in a river or the ocean; * Never swim directly after eating, as stomach cramps have lead to many people running into trouble in the water. Wait at least 30 minutes after eating before swimming. * If you are having fun on the water in boats or with other water sports equipment, make sure you check the weather conditions before setting out, and that they are run by reputable businesses. Jet skis, boats and parasailing should a...

BREAKING NEWS: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Wednesday said the Marikina West Valley fault line, one of the active faults in the country, is ripe for movement because it has not moved for 200 years. Phivolcs said the possibility of a Magnitude 7.2 earthquake is not far-fetched. A Metro Manila Earthquake Impact Reduction Study earlier revealed that 7 out of 17 cities in Metro Manila will suffer the most damage and casualties if a massive earthquake occurs at the West Valley fault. The 7 cities are Marikina, Quezon, Pasig, Makati, Pateros, Taguig and Muntinlupa Earthquake Safety Here are recommendations for surviving an earthquake, with a few additions. If you are indoors: * DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there isn’t a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building. * Stay ...

The Rat Rats are charming, elegant and clever. They can be a bit gossipy and prone to being distracted. They’re also thrifty and very good with handling money. Family and close friends are exceptionally important to them. The Rat is charming beyond words and throughout his undoubtedly long life he will always be popular and will have many friends. Forecast for 2011 The Rat will feel glad in a lot of ways to see the end of the Year of the Tiger! There were a lot of changes and the pace was fast - not something the Rat is entirely comfortable with. The Chinese Year of the Rabbit is the opposite – its tempo will be slow and steady and the Rat must try to be patient and remain content with steady progress throughout 2011. Work will again be highlighted but this time the Rat’s experience and knowledge will be called upon, helping him to advance quite nicely in his career. April, October and November are well-starred for this. On the love and romance side of life, there could be cause fo...