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      "body": "<html>\n<p>This week we have seen ongoing natural disasters across the country. We at Emergency Management Professionals would like to offer our prayers to all those affected by these events. We hope the affected families will be able to pick up their lives once the situation is abated.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/143443487\" target=\"_blank\">Embed from Getty Images</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/521390382\" target=\"_blank\">Embed from Getty Images</a></p>\n<p>Whether it be a wild fire in northern California or flooding in Louisiana; these disasters emphasis the need for families to not only be prepared to evacuate in such an emergency but also to be informed and knowledgeable of their surroundings. Flash floods move in so fast many times that residents are caught off guard and need to be rescued. Unannounced changes can occur during wild fires. All it takes is for the wind to change for a fire to threaten a location that was previously safe.</p>\n<p>The mission of EMP LLC is to be your liaisons to first responders before, during and after a disaster to help improve plans and establish a solid working relationship. We will help you establish Emergency Action Plans based on your needs and mentor you in becoming proficient in implementing them.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>For more information find us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/stayprepared.empllc/\">Facebook</a> or on or homepage <a href=\"http://empllc.org/\">www.emplc.org</a>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><br></p>\n</html>",
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      "body": "<p> Our children are our future and they are the most worthwhile investment we can make, whether in time, energy or revenue. I am not speaking of spoiling a child as that is a fate just as bad as neglect in my opinion, but we are the ones responsible for their education, well being, mindset and overall becoming self reliant and efficient adults.</p>\n<p> Children should be free to be a child. They do not need to be worrying about whether the economy will still be viable next year or if every time it rains a tornado is coming. As we teach them the knowledge and skills they need to know in order to survive disasters, we must utilize ways that makes the learning fun and doesn't create a deep sense of fear. </p>\n<p> If you do not have the knowledge and skills to teach, taking a class together as a family is a great way to not only gain the knowledge and skills, but also bond even more as a family. 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They are relatively inexpensive, from about $10 to $50 depending on manufacturer and model.</p>\n<p>•Flashlight- Small, compact, ultra bright LED flashlights are inexpensive. My kids and wife carry 300 lumen lights with high, low and SOS strobe settings. These can be seen for long distance at night and the strobe flash allows the observer to know they need help. Do NOT give a child a laser pointer! These are dangerous and can cause blindness. Kids seem to find a need to look at the laser or flash other people with it. These are not toys.</p>\n<p>•Bicycle helmets- Along with helmets, knee and elbow pads are usually already in your possession. These can be used during an actual tornado or other disaster that flying or falling debris is likely.</p>\n<p>•Water filters or purification methods- Kids will have trouble operating pump or lever style filters. Even when able to operate the filter itself, being able to properly use a pre-filter or not setting the induction hose in mud can be an issue. Water purification pills are one solution, but if you do not have blister packs or cut the wax seal from the bottle, younger children cannot use these. I chose a Seychelle filtered water bottle for my daughter. With the advanced filter, it helps remove heavy metals and chemicals, both common in our area of commercial agriculture.</p>\n<p> Learning Solutions:</p>\n<p>•Games- I have &quot;Wildcraft&quot; that my daughter and I play. It is a board game from Learning Herbs. It is not what you expect from a board game. You do not compete but work as a team. It has done wonders in getting my daughter interested in learning wild plants and their uses.</p>\n<p>•Nature Guides- I have several field guides we use when hiking; grasses and ferns, trees, birds, mammals, animal tracks and signs, etc. One of my daughter's favorites is a field guide on what can be found in the backyard. We track squirrels and rabbits through the neighborhood and she always is looking at different insects, leaves, rocks, etc.</p>\n<p>•Youth Organizations- The organizations like 4H and various scouting type organizations will help your child learn from knowledgeable adults and with children of similar age.</p>\n<p>•Wilderness Skills Schools- Schools such as Nature Reliance School are useful and often have courses for the whole family to attend. They have taught these skills to countless people and have developed a great system for all experience levels. It helps having someone the child does not feel the need to impress teaching and you participating in the learning. 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      "body": "<p>While this is our company's motto, it is a sound policy in our opinion.</p>\n<p>Disasters come in many forms and on many levels; from personal disasters like a vehicle accident to a localized disaster such as a tornado or a regional disaster in the form of a hurricane. Preparedness is not being paranoid but rather just knowing and understanding that some events are beyond our control. So we must be ready to overcome adversity.</p>\n<p>Preparedness does not need to consume your every moment or all your income. We do not prepare to enslave ourselves. That would defeat the true purpose of preparedness. Preparedness is about being able to keep your family warm and sheltered during storms; insuring they have safe drinking water before, during and after a calamity; capable of offering warm, nourishing food if the store's shelves are bare due to logistical issues; etc.</p>\n<p>There are many different fields of study for preparedness. 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Being able to read and understand a map, figure out your location on a topographic map or road atlas, etc can be life saving skills. If an injury or other emergency occurs, your ability to relay your location to first responders is critical for a timely arrival of assistance. Technology fails. When relying on GPS alone, cloud cover, dead batteries, or another number of things may disrupt its accuracy or even function. GPS is getting better but it is not infallible or dependable. If you choose to use a GPS, learn how to use all its functions, practice with it and still learn to carry a map and compass and know how to use them properly.</p>\n<p>These are but a few subjects worthy of your time, energy and financial investment. As you notice, all connect to each other in some form and none are strictly for use in a wilderness or urban environment, but are valuable in any environment. 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      "body": "<p>NATURAL DISASTERS</p>\n<p>1)\tWhat most people calling Prepping, really isn’t any different than what our grandparents did as part of daily life. (Gardening, canning, curing meat, hauling water from a well, etc.)</p>\n<p>Boy Scouts moto: Always Be Prepared</p>\n<p>2)\tNatural Disasters = hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, Tsunami, etc.</p>\n<p>Hurricanes: </p>\n<p>Katrina (2005) – Broken Levy, destroyed much of the city. Fema &gt; Superdome&gt; No Water&gt; Lawlessness. </p>\n<p> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/20/AR2005102000858.html </p>\n<p>“That night, 25,000 people were inside including 400 people with special medical needs and 45 who required hospitalization. The center was short of toilet paper, water and food, the last of which was adequate through Tuesday only because a Coast Guard helicopter crew found and broke into five abandoned FEMA trailer trucks at Bahamonde's direction, Bahamonde said yesterday.”</p>\n<p>Other information: Keyword search Google “Katrina, Fema, Superdome”</p>\n<p>Sandy – Fema again failed to respond adequately. No food, water, power, etc. Destruction across 3 states. </p>\n<p>“In the United States, Hurricane Sandy affected 24 states, including the entire eastern seaboard from Florida to Maine and west across the Appalachian Mountains to Michigan and Wisconsin, with particularly severe damage in New Jersey and New York.”</p>\n<p>Lessons from Sandy = http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/10/after-hurricane-sandy-time-to-learn-and-implement-the-lessons </p>\n<p>“These lessons should have been learned before—from Hurricane Katrina to the Gulf oil spill—yet the nation continues to fall short in terms of planning for catastrophic disaster response and recovery. It is time for the U.S. to stop brushing these shortfalls aside, and to ensure that the country is truly prepared for the next major disaster.”</p>\n<p><br /></p>\n<p>Earthquakes:</p>\n<p>Haiti – heat, poor sanitation, people polluting fresh water supply, outbreak of disease, no food, looting. (Many diseases broke out due to poor sanitation such Cholera, Malaria, and Dysentery)</p>\n<p><br /></p>\n<p>Volcanoes: Ancient Pompeii, Indonesia, New Zealand</p>\n<p>(Dust, smoke = Pumas (microscopic concrete in your lungs) = Suffocation)</p>\n<p><br /></p>\n<p>Tsunami: Indonesia (2004) – “The shock had a moment magnitude of 9.1–9.3 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The undersea megathrust earthquake was caused when the Indian Plate was subducted by the Burma Plate and triggered a series of devastating tsunamis along the coasts of most landmasses bordering the Indian Ocean, killing 230,000 people in 14 countries, and inundating coastal communities with waves up to 30 meters (100 ft) high. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. Indonesia was the hardest-hit country, followed by Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand.”</p>\n<p>Pandemic: Spanish Flu, Bird/Avian Flu, Swine flu, Ebola… common cold and flu season.</p>\n<p>&gt;&gt; ALL THESE NATURAL DISASTERS ARE UNAVOIDABLE&lt;&lt; BUT YOU CAN PREPARE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY FOR THE AFTERMATH; WITH FOOD WATER SUPPLIES AND TRAINING&lt;&lt;&lt; NOT ONLY TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE INCONVENIENCE OF THE DISASTER&lt; BUT TO BE OF HELP TO OTHERS&lt;&lt; </p>\n<p>Another ‘man-made’ disaster that seems to be on everyone’s minds is the State of our current Economy. &gt;&gt; Largely based on the US Dollar losing its status as the World Reserve Currency, also known as the Petro-Dollar. This is concern is natural. Many of us have been through the market crashes of 2001 and 2008. While these events are not usually life threatening, it effects people lives in disastrous and long-lasting ways. Jobs are lost, pensions are wiped out, and people lose their homes. </p>\n<p>Some people may ask: “Why should I be concerned about the economy?” That is a fair question.</p>\n<p>The US Economy is not isolated from the rest of the world. We are all connected, like the links of a chain. And any chain, is only as strong as the weakest link. Many other links in that economic chain have failed already. </p>\n<p>Argentina 2001, 2008, 2014 http://www.jec.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/5fbf2f91-6cdf-4e70-8ff2-620ba901fc4c/argentina-s-economic-crisis---06-13-03.pdf  </p>\n<p>Zimbabwe, Iceland, Greece, Cypress… EURO ZONE </p>\n<p>Oil Export countries are currently in financial trouble, due to low Crude prices.</p>\n<p>CURRENT ECONOMIC NEWS = BREXIT &gt;&gt; Britain debating Exiting the Euro-zone</p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;US BANKS ARE NOW FLOATING THE POSSIBILTY OF NEGATIVE INTEREST RATES&lt;&lt;&lt;</p>\n<p>-Venezuela – Economy has been imploding for roughly a year. Venezuela is an Oil Exporter with a Socialist Govt. Venezuela is currently suffering through a FOOD CRISIS due to the failed economy (Baltic Dry Index). Groceries are out of food. The Govt is rationing supplies to grocery stores. Using the current grocery stores as distribution depots. And restricting ANY bulk food purchases = No functioning Costco in Venezuela. </p>\n<p><br /></p>\n<p>While in the US, we would be seeing FEMA and National Guard hand out supplies from the back of trucks. OR going door to door delivering water like in Flint, Michigan. Which is a much less efficient method of distribution, yet gives the Govt much more control over those resources.</p>\n<p>Due to all the global economic woes, many are losing faith in the ability of the US Govt to keep these economic issues outside of the US.</p>\n<p>GIVEN THE RECORD OF FEMA BEING ABLE TO PROVIDE RELIEF AFTER NATURAL DISASTERS, MANY PEOPLE ARE REALIZING THEY CANNOT RELY ON THE GOVT FOR HELP WHEN THEY REALLY NEED IT.</p>\n<p>LOCAL DISASTERS</p>\n<p>-\tMOST COMMOM IN THE NORTHERN MID-WEST = TORNADOES and STORMS</p>\n<p>Causing power outages and flooding, each causing damage lasting for days or weeks.</p>\n<p>-\tMAN-MADE Disasters = Home fire OR someone loses their job.</p>\n<p>-----------------------------</p>\n<p>GROUP SPECIFIC</p>\n<p>Historically, Governments have used locations such as churches, as ‘Outreach Facilities’ in order to provide relief in disaster situations. As well as schools, and sports stadiums. People have always naturally turned to the Church as a place of Sanctuary and Aid; looking to the Church for help; simply as a place they feel safe and to rest, just to satisfy the basic needs of Water, Shelter/Warmth… perhaps a Toilet. This is also one reason why many churches serve as a collection point for the Food Drive supporting local food banks. </p>\n<p>-----------------------------</p>\n<p>GROUP AND COMMUNITY</p>\n<p>EACH GROUP, EACH INDIVIDUAL, NEEDS TO RECOGNIZE YOUR VULNERABILITY TO THESE EVENTS AND HOW BEST TO COUNTER THEM. HOW SECURE IS YOUR WAY OF LIFE AND LIFE STYLE?</p>\n<p>The TASK of preparation is much easier, if there is a larger support group contributing to the effort. Facing the prospect of formulating a Preparedness Plan as an individual can be a very daunting thing. But if a group or community is capable of coming together as a cohesive unit, then your probability for success increases exponentially.</p>\n<p>-----------------------------</p>\n<p>PUBLIC and DISASTERS</p>\n<p>The mindset of the public, in regards to Natural or Man-Made Disasters, is that of complacency. “That won’t happen here” or “That’ll never happen to me”. Because of this mindset, what do we see every single time we get word of a major storm? The public runs to the grocery store for those basic essentials. Milk, Bread, Eggs, Water, Batteries. Yet not having the foresight of grabbing those items earlier. Hundreds of people rush to the grocery, crowding the isles, creating such chaos as seen on Black Friday. You don’t want to be one of those people, in case of a serious disaster.</p>\n<p>We saw how WELL the public is prepared for disaster, in the examples given earlier. </p>\n<p>The public generally over-reacts, and panics. This PANIC in turn causes additional damage and injuries. You can chose to be part of that panic, or you can chose to be prepared for such events and provide for your family and avoid the chaos.</p>\n<p><br /></p>",
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      "body": "<p>With the high rate of crisis and emergencies we face as a nation every day, would we be better off to follow military policies on getting as many people trained to be first responders as possible?</p>\n<p> Many states (if not of them) have &quot;Good Samaritan Laws&quot; on the books. These stipulate we must stop to render aid and/or protect those who do from liability for their help. While this is a worthwhile and noble effort, why do we not do more?</p>\n<p> A possible solution? State and local officials make it law that people who get certified for first aid at a first responder or higher level (EMT, Paramedic) can deduct those costs from their taxes. We are not talking about the professional medical employees, just those who do not earn a wage for their time and effort. (I am open to other suggestions but am only discussing unpaid civilians at present).</p>\n<p> The Army (and probably every branch) learned that having everyone trained as Combat Lifesavers made a difference on the battlefield. Our medics just couldn't work on everyone at the same time, so Combat Lifesavers were used as a &quot;force multiplier&quot; to the medical corps. The same holds true at mass casualty incidents, whether a massive vehicle pileup, tornados, earthquakes, an active shooter, hurricanes, terrorist attack, or civil unrest; the more immediate a victim begins getting aid, the better their survival chances.</p>\n<p> Some people do not take the training over cost. It is often a steep price for one that will not see an increase in their worth (income). While the Return On Investment is shown with the first life saved, most feel they will never be involved in anything that warrants this investment. By allowing a tax deduction, the government does not lose anything but gains many first responders to help them perform their greatest duty, provide for the common welfare of the citizens.</p>\n<p> Another aspect is a system in place to help reimburse or replace medical supplies used. A fully functional trauma kit is expensive to purchase. The small first aid kits you find on department store shelves in white boxes are a false sense of security at best for true disasters and injuries. While many of us do purchase medical supplies, some may be hesitant to either purchase or use their supplies on &quot;strangers&quot;.</p>\n<p> County emergency managers or county ambulance/fire services could help by replenishing the first aid supplies of those Good Samaritans (I know many ambulance and fire departments do this already when more expensive items are used... they are true professionals and public servants). I do not expect the responding medical professionals to deal with this at the incident, they have lives to save. If responding law enforcement or medical professionals can take down a name and contact information, the supplies can be reimbursed or replaced for the Good Samaritan. If a civilian first responder outfits their kit for a mass casualty incident, it is possible they would spend over $100 on supplies for each victim they help. They pay for these supplies out of their own pocket to help their fellow citizens. The government taxes those same citizens and the responder to provide these services, so why can't the Good Samaritan be reimbursed for providing the government's responsibility up front?</p>\n<p><br /></p>",
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      "body": "<p>Emergency Preparedness is not a fad or a hobby, it is a responsibility. Preparedness is not &quot;survival&quot; either, although survival is one part of the equation. Emergency Preparedness is the willful commitment to responsibility and self reliant living. The key word, LIVING. </p>\n<p>By this I mean, survival is the steps taken to ensure we continue to breathe until help arrives. Emergency Preparedness is the conscious decision to be able to live your life regardless whether help arrives or not. I am not saying we can make it alone, but we must be able to provide our water, shelter, food and other necessities whether the government or another organization offers us charity. We prepare by involving our immediate family, friends, neighbors, and others who believe that a disaster is bad but doing nothing is worse.</p>\n<p>We face many hazards and threats in our lives; tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, active shooters, chemical spills, vehicle accidents, terrorism, etc. These can all look overwhelming as people look at separate supplies for each, but being prepared for one means being prepared for several with very minor additions needed if additions are needed at all.</p>\n<p>A serious hazard to many who wish to be prepared is the false and misleading marketing strategies of those I deem &quot;bandwagon retailers&quot;. These are retailers who promote a pre-made kit devoted to nothing more than consumables that offer a few days of survival but no real answers to disaster preparations. They do not promote the knowledge and skills needed or the perpetual gear to sustain life for any longer than their consumables last. These kits are &quot;ok&quot; if all you need is to get back to your secure home, real disaster kit, and have the ability to maintain your life indefinitely (or until natural causes fulfill your destiny) but they are not &quot;ok&quot; if this is your sole plan for a disaster.</p>\n<p>Another serious hazard (one I classify as a threat personally) is the inept campaigns put on by government agencies. While I applaud their idea to finally speak out and tell people to be prepared, their campaign is half hearted and geared strictly to the bandwagon retailers (which they also participate in with their &quot;kits&quot;) and not true preparedness. Their campaign focuses on the people buying consumables to only survive until assistance arrives. In my opinion, this is to advance their agenda that we need them in order to live and multiply their own feelings of importance.</p>\n<p>Emergency Preparedness includes having kits but also includes the knowledge and skills needed to acquire these &quot;consumables&quot; without being able to buy them. While a &quot;72 hour kit&quot; should include 3 gallons of water (1 gallon per person per day minimum), this weighs 24 pounds and thus limits your ability to carry other needed gear and supplies. Also, if using dehydrated or freeze dried meals, the needed water grows exponentially to reconstitute your meals. A quality water filter will offer you the ability to produce potable water, weighs only ounces, and takes up much less space than 3 gallons of water. A filter is also good for possibly hundreds of gallons, which is better? While packing enough water for 3 days is unfeasible, you do need to have enough to maintain hydration until you can clear the immediate threat zone and acquire water from other sources. Carrying 2 quarts approximately should see you through to a water source as long as you have means to secure potable water.</p>\n<p>Food is another item that bandwagon retailers promote heavily. You do need some food items packed but the ability, knowledge and skill to acquire food is also important. Traps, snares, fishing kit, and knowledge of wild edibles is important for food while traveling and gardening and livestock are vital for long term food sources. Purchasing a seed vault of open pollinated, heirloom seeds is a great place to start but do you have the knowledge, skills and prepared soil to make this an investment or is it just another false sense of security?</p>\n<p>While the need to have wilderness skills is imperative to living and survival, these are not the only skills needed. The ability to start a fire for warmth and cooking, understanding the basics of shelter construction to retain heat and provide safety from weather, etc all can be used for non wilderness locations to offer more options during a disaster. Those who participate in wilderness activities, whether hiking, hunting, camping, fishing, boating, etc will need to acquire the knowledge and advanced skills necessary to survive longer term disasters in the event of an accident. </p>\n<p>Our goal in the Emergency Preparedness community is to assist and encourage others to become more self reliant, not only for disaster needs but in their day to day lives. Pre made, &quot;72 Hour Kits&quot; may be needed and can offer a beginning point for preparedness if they are stocked with quality gear that is durable and offers longevity in use. True Emergency Preparedness strives to make people aware of the knowledge and skills required to overcome a disaster, not just sell some consumables to take advantage of people's fear of things they do not understand. A disaster is bad but with true Emergency Preparedness steps taken, they are more of a hiccup in life than a true case of survival.</p>\n<p>Emergency Preparedness is a proactive and preemptive approach to disasters and should not be reactive alone. Reactive is the mob shopping trips after the first snowflake falls or when the first winds of a hurricane blow. This also doesn't offer much support for an unforecasted threat like a tornado. By making the commitment to a preemptive lifestyle like Emergency Preparedness, disasters do not control your life and fear becomes an issue for others.</p>\n<p>Emergency Preparedness should not be overcomplicated nor is there a need to become overwhelmed with all the &quot;different&quot; kits available. Most disasters are easily prepared for with the same items needed for other disasters with very few additions needed. The basics remain the same; core temperature, water, food, sanitation and medical. After these are obtained, threat specific tools, gear and supplies can be added to fill out your needs for your priorities. </p>\n<p>The first step in determining what you need is to prioritize the threats you will likely face. Here in the Great Lakes region, I know I will see a blizzard/snowstorm every year. Tornados are common and likely for my area and floods happen more often than makes them a passing thought. CME/EMP is also a threat that may not have happened in 150 years but still exists and is an even greater threat now. I don't have much to worry about from hurricanes, volcanoes or tsunamis. Earthquakes are possible with the New Madrid Fault but not common. These cover the natural disasters and then I must move on to man-made events. Vehicle accidents, especially during inclement weather, is a threat always. We see more and more incidents of active shooters and terrorism that must be planned for if we do not wish to live in fear of these vermin and thugs. Our economy is slowly lowering our standard of living and making home produced food more important. The polarization and rift between the People and their federal employees are a constant issue that can destabilize our society and the rule of law if apathy continues to be an untreated disease of voters.</p>\n<p> The Emergency Preparedness community must bring our founding principles back to the forefront of our teachings.</p>\n<p><br /></p>\n<p><br /></p>\n<p><br /></p>",
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