tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37274401852748518592024-02-19T23:05:51.486-08:00Staten Island PrepperStaten Island Prepperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02149475478976811750noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727440185274851859.post-83457549467589177362011-11-01T15:08:00.000-07:002011-11-01T15:12:31.556-07:00Tent City In New York City's Backyard<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2021173/Americas-city-broken-dreams-50-jobless-destitute-people-set-forest-community-New-Yorks-doorstep.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE >>>>Tent City in New York City's Back Yard</a></span>Staten Island Prepperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02149475478976811750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727440185274851859.post-20086979763014513242011-06-30T01:05:00.001-07:002011-06-30T01:05:49.861-07:00My Review of GSI H2jO! Coffee Filter<div class="hreview"><div class="item"><p><a href="http://www.rei.com/product/750397">Originally submitted at REI</a></p><div><img src="http://images.powerreviews.com/images_products/09/06/533505_100.jpg" class="photo" align="left" style="margin: 0 0.5em 0 0"><p style="margin-top:0">Create great tasting, no-hassle coffee on your next camping trip with this GSI filter.</p></div><a href="http://www.rei.com/product/750397" style="display: none;" class="url fn"><span class="fn">GSI H2jO! Coffee Filter</span></a></div><br clear="left"><p><strong class="summary">Got Burned 9 out of 10 times</strong></p><div>By <strong>lakewood</strong> from <strong>NYC</strong> on <strong><abbr title="2011630T1200-0800" class="dtreviewed" style="border: none; text-decoration: none;">6/30/2011</abbr></strong></div><p><div style="margin: 0.5em 0; height: 15px; width: 83px; background-image: url(http://images.powerreviews.com/images/stars_small.gif); background-position: 0px -36px;" class="prStars prStarsSmall"> </div></p><div style="display: none"><span class="rating">1</span>out of 5</div><p><strong>Pros: </strong>None</p><p><strong>Cons: </strong>Why did I buy this, Uses too much coffee, Bad seal leaks HOT water, Useless, Weak Coffee</p><p><strong>Best Uses: </strong>Pencil holder, Strain boiled coffee, Paper weight, tea</p><p><strong>Describe Yourself: </strong>Coffee Aficionado</p><p style="margin-top:1em" class="description">The seal leaks every time.Pressure built up can burn you. Takes a long time to make mediocre coffee. Will never equal perked!!!!<br xmlns:pr="xalan://com.pufferfish.core.beans.xmlbuilders.xsl.Functions">Pass this one up!</p><p style="margin-top:0.5em">(<a href="http://www.powerreviews.com/legal/terms_of_use.html" rel="license">legalese</a>)</p></div>Staten Island Prepperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02149475478976811750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727440185274851859.post-30754135725422775142011-06-08T10:30:00.000-07:002011-06-08T10:30:47.229-07:00Windshield Washer Fluid for Penny Pinchers<span style="font-size: large;">Stop buying windshield washer fluid</span><br />
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> <hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: 18pt;"> The Frugal Shoppers Disaster Guide </span></i></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> <hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Why Do I need a 72-HOUR SURVIVAL KIT?</span></i></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> <hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">What will you do if disaster strikes your neighborhood?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">A fire, a riot, a flood, a tornado, a hurricane, or an earthquake, economic downturn? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">The most critical need for help after the disaster is during the first 72 hours, yet community and government assistance will probably not be available during this period, if not longer. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">With a minimum of expense and trouble it is possible to bring together a few basic items which will ease the stress of a difficult situation and may even save you and your family’s life. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">In any form of emergency situation, several things take place: both physical and emotional. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">1 - We will all experience emotional shock and a certain amount of hysteria. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">2 - The propensity of accidents increases. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">The greatest threats to loss of life are accidents that lead to severe bleeding or other forms of injury or trauma. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">We must keep in mind that in the event of a severe disaster, all familiar public services, including medical, will be immediately over-taxed and as a result, will be basically ineffectual to you as an individual, particularly during the first 72 hours. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">HOW TO PACK IT...HOW TO STORE IT</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">It is important that you take a comprehensive survey of your own family units needs and insure that you have included any special items that are unique to you. Your needs could be very much different than the suggested lists, only you can decide what you and your families needs are based on your resources and experiences. Once you have established and gathered together what you feel are necessary requirements for both an Emergency Preparedness Kit and a substantial First Aid Kit; you will need a container that these items will go in. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">1- Fishing Tackle Boxes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">2- Tool Boxes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">3- Rubbermaid Tote (recommended)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">4- Plastic/Metal Garbage Cans </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">The items listed above are ideas for storing your emergency kit. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">These kits do not have to be complicated! Rather, </span><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">simple is better</span></i><i><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">than complex, however, the need for quality and durability should be one of the major criteria for any items included. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Don't spend a lot of money.</span></u></b><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">This is a survival kit. You will want to be comfortable but not extravagant. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">How Can I Afford All This?</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Let us not forget the basic survival manual that has been around for about a hundred years. It’s simple to understand for the entire family. It’s the Boy Scout Handbook. This book covers every </span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">BASIC </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">topic that a novice can handle and it readily available in almost every bookstore. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">It also has a list of scout equipment (stoves, lights, water cans, etc.) that are available in most scout supply centers.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">These centers are a little less intimidating than sporting goods stores. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Another tip is the use of Minute rice. Stock up on Minute rice, take the rice out of the cardboard boxes and put it in mason jars. Cut out the cooking instructions and place them in the jar. This rice makes efficient use of your water reserve and requires no skill to prepare. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Another good food to stock up on is cans of Ravioli. In a time of stress this food can make you feel almost normal. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">A Sterno stove and a camp coffee pot can be used to keep water hot for instant coffee (great shelf life) and to clean utensils. Cans of sterno can be purchased at party stores for about a buck a can. Much cheaper than camping stores. They are also a good source of heat. Just remember to use them on a nonflammable surface. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Now we need light, get a Lehmans catalog </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">(Lehmans.com)</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> in it is a good selection of Dietz oil lamps. There is one lamp that has a very large storage capacity and burns at slower rate than most. If you use lamp oil, which I recommend, you can find a cheap source for it in most craft shops. Again much cheaper than camping stores. The 120 hour candles are a great buy and you can use them with the Sterno stove, again this is a basic poor boys approach to survival.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Without spending much money you should have 2 bottles of peroxide (2 year shelf life in a cool dark place) and 2 bottles of alcohol (91%), to this add an antiseptic cream and some Bactine (great for the kid's cuts and bruises.) Along with a box of assorted Band-Aids. Cheap yet it does the job. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">As far as toilet stuff, you have two choices:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">1- Sears has an inexpensive port a potty (hey I know it requires water. But it can be filled before time) </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">2- The garden bucket lined with a WASTE PAPER BASKET TRASH BAG.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Add some water and liquid fabric softener (this will help the waste dissolve) and some Bleach, about a ½ a cup. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">After several uses add kitty litter and tie the bag up in a knot. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">It may not look pleasant but it will keep the smell down and the area less prone to disease.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">The truth is, not many of us can afford to go out and spend thousands of dollars on survival equipment. Forget about the fully-stocked hideaway and the loaded four-wheel drive you need to get there, how can you afford a good solid stash of food? </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Preparedness is a lifetime journey, and your mental attitude is a key component. The best approach is to start small and build your resources. As time passes, re-evaluate and add to your plan, your stash, your skills and abilities. </span></i></b><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Buying Smart</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">After shelter, food and transportation are frequently the largest expense a family faces. Buying a few extra months of food can be a burden. But by shopping wisely and adding to your food stash over time, you can make this less expensive. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">One of the best resources for large quantities of food is warehouse club stores, such as Sam's, and food co-ops. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Warehouse Club</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> experience: </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">In my experience, warehouse club stores generally offer large sizes of items that can be used for survival. While it is sometimes possible to get better buys on some items when they go on sale at the grocery store, you have to shop carefully and watch the sale circulars to catch them. At the warehouse club, prices are constant and sizes large. Just be careful and don't buy so much it spoils, or your savings will evaporate. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Some purchases that I recommend for the stash include: </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Pancake mix (Bisquick).</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> This is great because all the ingredients are ready to go, just add water (Make sure you get the complete mix, you don't want the kind where you have to add eggs.) Muffins and other mixes are also available, but it's a lot easier to cook pancakes over an open fire or camp stove than muffins! </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Powdered potato flakes</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">. OK there not great, they store a long time and whip up fast. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">5-pound bags of macaroni and noodles</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">. Always keep a couple bags on hand. Much cheaper buying them in bulk than the tiny boxes on grocery store shelves. Just take them out of the box to avoid insects from getting in and put them in a tightly sealed container. A 3 lb plastic coffee can works great as long as you use some electrical tape to seal the top to the container.</span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">1-pound canisters of peanut butter.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> A favorite for kids and adults, plus you don't need refrigeration. Don't keep 'em forever or they could go rancid, but a good product to rotate in your every-day pantry. Add some crackers to your stash, too. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Number 10 cans of canned vegetables or beans.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> They are generally much cheaper than the small grocery-store cans, which would barely make a meal for one person. They won't keep as long as freeze-dried veggies packed in nitrogen, but they're good for feeding yourself and the hungry neighbors. To ensure rotation, use these for summer picnics. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Six-packs of canned goods, including pasta, vegetables, meats.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> You may grimace to think you'll be living on canned Beef-a-Roni or Spam, Vienna Franks, but there just aren't that many canned meats, and they're a heck of a lot cheaper than MRE's. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Some of the pasta-products come in larger cans, too. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Powdered milk</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> (makes 20-quarts). These' won't last too long (short shelf life).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> A good item to keep in your refrigerator. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">120 13-gallon heavy-duty trash bags</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">. I could probably come up with a whole page dedicated to 1001 uses for plastic bags. But you'll just have to use your imagination. From storing water to lining your emergency potty, you'll need them. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Pouch noodles</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">. Just add water, boil and viola: pasta Alfredo, shells in creamy garlic sauce or garden rotini. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Pouch and box drinks</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">. These are great for bug-out packs and survival stashes that could be subject to freezing and thawing.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Paper products, cleaning supplies, candy and personal care products are also available in large quantities at reasonable prices. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Canned Foods</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; font-size: 14pt;">Let me digress a moment for a comment about canned goods. Traditional canned goods</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> aren't the best for survival because they loose their food value over time. But I think they have a lot going for them nonetheless. They are cheaper and easier to obtain than specialty foods such as MRE's or freeze-dried foods. They also can be heated in their cans. Remove the lid and label, (don't forget to pack a couple of can openers) and plop them carefully on the burner or stove, and the can becomes an instant pot. Also, you can drink the juice off vegetables to preserve your water reserves (as long as it isn't too salty). Plus, you can get a wide variety of foods, and cans are a lot tougher than glass. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">So let's say you get an inside scoop that North Korea is going to invade South Korea in the next two days and you are worried about the use of nuclear weapons in such a scenario. You decide to high tail it off to your shelter before it's too late. If you have a survival stash which already includes survival-type foods, these canned goods will be a nice addition and provide some much needed variety. Don't forget canned fruits and vegetables. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Discount Groceries</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Somewhere between the traditional supermarket and the Warehouse club lie discount grocers. This could be the "Super ? mart stores" that carries groceries as well as just about anything else you need. There are also similar stores that are a bit like warehouse clubs, only they don't carry anything except food. Becoming a careful consumer and a survival-shopper may require visit to all three types of stores over time. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Ideas for Food For Emergency Kits</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Pick foods your family will enjoy. </span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">You will find that it is very important that you place foods in this kit that your family will eat regardless. You might plan to place foods in your kits that your family particularly enjoys, but that you don't always serve.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="color: blue; font-size: 22pt;">ROTATE YOUR FOOD.</span></u></b><u><span style="color: black; font-size: 22pt;"></span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Most food comes with expiration dates on it. It will be important to rotate your food according to this schedule so that you do not find yourself in an emergency situation with expired food. Place food in your kits that are easy to prepare or ready to eat. When you need to use this kit, remember you will have in most cases been evacuated from your home either by car or on foot. It will be a stressful time for your family. You may be in a Red Cross Shelter, in a campground or on the road or on the way to relatives homes. You will not have all the luxuries of home. Cooking at best will be difficult. Please keep this in mind as you choose your foods for this 72 emergency survival kit. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">WHAT DO I NEED? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">INSTRUCTION MANUALS ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;"> THE BOY SCOUT HANDBOOK</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">This is a start. It can be reviewed with family members.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> Further information is available to you at your local RED CROSS or from FEMA. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">BATTERY POWERED RADIO</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - Local stations and the Emergency Broadcast System will be the only source of reliable information during an emergency. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">If the radio is a permanent addition to your 72 hour kit it should be checked regularly to make sure both it and the batteries are in working order. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">FLASHLIGHT</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - These should be stored outside of the radio and flashlight.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">The shelf life can be extended if the batteries are kept in the refrigerator or freezer. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">FAMILY RECORDS AND VALUABLES</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - Birth Certificates, Naturalization Papers, and Diplomas, Insurance Certificates, Genealogy Information, Computer Disks, Passports, etc. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">ITEMS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - After the initial response to an emergency, the disrupted life style and disorientation can cause undo emotional stress and feeling of insecurity. Items that are emotionally reassuring should be included in the emergency kit. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">These can include crayons, coloring books, story books, puzzles, soft small toys for children. Personal items for adults should be included such as books, handiwork, musical instrument, or sports equipment. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">PLASTIC BAGS AND TIES</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - These items can serve as garbage containers, ground cloths, tents, wash basins, broken window cover, and substitute rain coat. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">DISINFECTANT</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - Bleach, Lysol, Betadine can be used to treat sewage, waste water, and refuse to minimize infection. Storage containers for these items must be unbreakable. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">IMPROVISED TOILET</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - Pack a pointed shovel, and a plastic bucket with a tight fitting lid. Sanitation is the most important consideration. You might want to include some cat litter to put after each use.</span><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="color: red; font-size: 16pt;">Remember to also pack the toilet tissue. (1 roll per person per week)</span></u></b><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">PAPER CUPS, PLATES, BOWLS and DISPOSABLE UTENSILS</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - This will help you to conserve water and at the same time minimize contamination problems. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">PAPER TOWELS</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">SOAP - Liquid soap (soft soap or pump ivory) works best when water supplies are limited. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">FEMININE HYGIENE NEEDS</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">DISPOSABLE DIAPERS </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">MEDICATIONS FOR SEVERAL DAYS FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE FAMILY </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">TOILETRIES</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - Toothbrush and toothpaste, comb and hair brush, washcloth and towel, deodorant, shaving supplies and mirror, shampoo and mouthwash, baking soda. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">FIRST AID KIT</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - The purpose, therefore, of the items included in the family First Aid Kit is to treat minor injuries so that they do not become a major threat to health during the first few days of an emergency. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">WATER STORAGE</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - General Water Storage is 1 gallon/person/day. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">SLEEPING BAGS</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> There must be adequate and appropriate sleeping cover for every member of the family. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">FIRE EXTINGUISHER</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">CAN OPENER</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - A manual type must be packed with any canned goods. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">UTILITY KNIFE</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - A sharp versatile knife will come in handy for many purposes. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">ADJUSTABLE WRENCH</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - This must be kept handy to gas and water lines. Each member of the family should be trained how to turn off gas or water in the event of an emergency. Water trapped in the hot water tank and indoor plumbing will stay clean once the main water valve is turned off.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">(Remember to drain off the sediment before you use the water)</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></i></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">EXTRA CHANGE OF CLOTHING and UNDERWEAR/SOCKS FOR EACH FAMILY MEMBER </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">MISCELLANEOUS - Small Ax, Heavy Gloves, and MATCHES stored in a waterproof unbreakable container. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">During the winter months meteorologists periodically reminded people to always keep in the car: water, candles, matches, chocolate, extra blankets, energy bars and peanut butter. Expecting the unexpected should be embedded in our brains. Preparation is merely good common sense. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Always plan for the worst-case scenario</b>. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">EMERGENCY FUEL and HEAT</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Remember a to have an emergency heat source, wood/kerosene/propane. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">CANNED HEAT (STERNO)</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - This can be purchased at most sporting goods stores as well as most grocery stores. You will need to store 1 large can per person per day. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">VAGABOND STOVE</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - Use a number 10 can. Cut opening around the top of the can and 4 openings around the sides with a can opener punch. This is to provide a draft for your fire. Then cut an opening or make another set of punches, at the bottom of the can large enough to fit a Buddy Burner or a small fire or can of Sterno. Cook on top. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Lighting Equipment</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">GAS LANTERN (Coleman, two mantle) </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">KEROSENE LANTERN</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - (with a 1" wick) </span><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">(Best Bet)</span></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">This device will burn 45 hours on 1 quart. (Dietz Lantern Information) </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">FLASHLIGHT</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">(Batteries used were well-known brands in testing).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Continuous running on new batteries 7 hours, 7 month old batteries, continuous running - 5 hours. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">CANDLES</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> (Burning time) </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">3/4 diameter x 4" tall - 2 hours and 20 minutes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">7/8 diameter x 4" tall - 5 hours</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">2" square x 9" tall - 7 hours per inch or: 4 inches - 28 hours</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">9 inches - 63 hours </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Heating or Cooking Equipment</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">TWO PLATE GAS BURNER (Coleman) Liquid fuel </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Also propane stoves are more convenient. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">With both burners burning for 4 hours per day, the following amount of white gas would be used: </span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Per day 1 quart</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> Per week 7 quarts</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> Per month 7 1/2 gallons</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> Per year 91 gallons.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color: red; font-size: 14pt;">CAUTION:</span></u></b><b><u><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></u></b><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> DO NOT STORE WHITE GAS, KEROSENE, & SIMILAR FUELS IN THE HOUSE OR WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Consult distributors of the fuel, who would have information on the proper storage. </span></b><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">WATER STORAGE:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">The Civil Defense Bulletin Reads:</span></i></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">"Water to be stored should be drawn into containers before it is needed. </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Don't wait until an emergency happens before laying in your supply.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">When an emergency occurs, it may be to late to act. </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">The public water service may already be interrupted or contaminated. </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Also, if thousands of households are trying to fill water containers at the same time, they would reduce the pressure in the street mains. </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">This would make</span></b><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 14pt;"> fire fighting </span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">more difficult.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Waiting until something happens before you draw and store the water you need could cost you your home or even your life." </span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Be Careful About Rain Water</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Rain water that has been collected should be treated the same as any other unknown water source. Rain water contains small particulate and acid. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Good Methods of Storing Water</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Store Bottled Water - may be stored up to six months with no detrimental effect or rotation required. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Store Water in Old Bleach Bottles -Rotate every 7 to 12 months.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Lightly rinse the Plastic Clorox Bottles before filling with water. You should not get ill from drinking this water as the residue left in the bottle is probably just the right amount of chlorine to protect the water. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Purchase five gallon water containers from a camping supply store or Army Surplus store.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Keep in mind, however that you will need to transport these, possibly on foot so consider the weight involved if you choose this method.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Water Purification Methods -</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Boiling-Most water can be purified for drinking purposes by boiling it for 10 minutes. This will destroy the bacteria. In order to improve the taste it will be necessary to aerate it after boiling. This is accomplished by pouring it from one container to another several times or through a PUR water filter.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">This should be done after the water has been allowed to cool.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Chlorination- You can use any commercially available bleach solution.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> It should contain 5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite. And be fragrance free.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Add the following to a clean container in which when the water is added. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">It can be thoroughly mixed by stirring or shaking.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">4 drops per gallon</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">20 drops = 1/4 tsp. or enough to purify 5 gallons.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">After adding the proper dosage and stirring, allow the water to stand for 30 minutes. It should then have a distinct odor of chlorine. If this odor is not present, add another dose of the solution and let stand for another 15minutes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">The taste or smell or chlorine in water as treated in this manner is a sign of safety. It shouldn't be harmful.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">On the contrary, if you cannot detect chlorine in water you are trying to purify by this method, do not drink it. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Purification Tablets</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> - </span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">(recommended) </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Tablets that release iodine may be used safely to purify drinking water. These tablets can be found at most drug stores and sporting goods stores. The names vary. Follow the directions on the package. Usually one tablet is sufficient for one quart of water. The dosage is doubled for cloudy water. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Iodine -</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Ordinary Household Iodine may be used to purify small quantities of water. Add 2-3 drops of Tincture of Iodine to each quart of clear water (8-10 for cloudy water). Mix and allow to stand for 30 minutes. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">It is suggested that each member of your household have a minimum of 1 gallon of water per day. This is including infants (nursing mothers will need more). It is suggested then, that you store 5 gallons per member of your family for your 72 hour supply. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Some of you will probably want to put supplies together for a longer period than three days but the idea is that if need be you can pick this up and run. </span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"><br />
Poor Boy's <br />
IDEAS FOR FOOD FOR 72 HOUR KITS</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" class="MsoNormalTable" style="border: 2.25pt outset;"><tbody>
<tr> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Corned Beef Hash</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Soup-For-One</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Roast Beef Hash</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Canned Pasta </span></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Canned Ravioli</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Fruit Cups</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Applesauce</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Vienna Sausages</span></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Bread Sticks</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Pudding Cups</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Cookies</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Snack Pack Cereal</span></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Canned Milk</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Powdered Milk</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Fruit Rolls</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Fun Fruits</span></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Packages Of Raisins</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Packages Of Peanuts</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Granola Bars</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Campbell’s Hungry/Hearty Soups</span></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Box Juices</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Hot Cocoa Mix</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Hard Candy</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Tang Powered OJ</span></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Trail Mix</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Power Bars</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Saltine Crackers</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Apple Drinks</span></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Bouillon Cubes</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Large Cans Of Fruit Juices</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Canned Baked Beans</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Canned Beef Stew</span></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Fruit Cocktail</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Macaroni & Cheese</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Rolled Oat Cereal(Instant)</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Vegetable Soup</span></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Minute Rice</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Scrambled Egg Mix</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Applesauce</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Dessert Mix</span></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Mountain Stew</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Stroganoff Casserole</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Spanish Rice Entree</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Baking Soda.</span></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Spam </span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Bean Or Lentil Soups</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Package Dehydrated Soups</span></div></td> <td style="padding: 3.75pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Minestrone And Bean Soups</span></div></td> </tr>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Baking soda serves many purposes just send away for their (Arm & Hammer) tips book it’s free. </span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">As each families taste differ you will need to adjust for your own families taste. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">If you are unsure how much to stock use </span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">the rule of three’s.</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="color: green; font-size: 16pt;">For every three items add one item. Trust me it works</span></u></b><b><u><span style="color: black; font-size: 16pt;">.</span></u></b><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Some of you will probably want to put supplies together for longer than three days but the idea is that if need be you can pick this up and run. The following is a list of disaster survival items.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">I have <span style="font-size: large;"><u>NOT</u></span> categorized these items to allow flexibility for each family to modify this list to their needs.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">$10 roll quarters, $50 in singles or basically what you can afford in small bills</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">120-hour emergency candle</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">5-gallon water containers</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Cord</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Ace bandages</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Ammonia inhalants</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Ammunition if a firearm is selected </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Antibiotic cream</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Awl -- for sewing leather and canvas </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Baby formula </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Baby powder </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Baby wipes</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Backpacker's compact stove and solid fuel pack </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Band-Aids, assorted sizes</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Bank account numbers </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Batteries, alkaline</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Batteries, extra (for hearing aids) </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Bible or Religious Reading of your choice</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Bic lighters</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Births, deaths, marriage certificates and decrees </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Blanket , spare </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Body/hand lotion</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Book for pleasure reading </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Boots and heavy socks </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Bottle 100 Generic Non aspirin and/or aspirin tablets</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Bottle vitamins</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Bottle water purification tablets</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Bottles, spare </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Butterfly closures</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Buttons</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Can opener</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Cans of emergency survival food</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Canteens, plastic, 2qt</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Cartons bottled water</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Charge card account numbers and their "lost or stolen" notification numbers </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Children's survival kit</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Children's vitamins, pain-reliever, cold remedies, etc.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Children’s coloring books, and activity books</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Collapsible basin/bowl/cup</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Comb and brush</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Compass of good quality </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Complete change of clothing </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Cough suppressant</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Current prescription glasses </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Flashlight </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Deck of playing cards</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Deeds and contracts </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Dental floss</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Denture care items</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Deodorant</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Diapers, disposable </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Disinfectant </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Duct-tape (2 rolls min.)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Dust masks</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Emergency blankets</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">EMT shears</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Laxative</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Eye glasses</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Felt tip markers (permanent), colored pencils, scissors</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Finger splint</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Firearm if selected </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">First-aid cream</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Five gallon pail with lid (several)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Flashlight bulbs</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Folding shovel</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Foot powder</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Fork, knife, spoon set</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Four-person cooking kit</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Games</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Gauze pads</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Gloves, leather,</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Goop tube</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Generator (small) with chain and lock to secure it</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Ground pad, go under sleeping bag, bedroll, etc.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Hammock(optional)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Hard candy</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Hat</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Hatchet</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Heart and/or blood pressure medications</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Heat reflective blanket </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">House and life insurance policies </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Infant supplies</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Inventory of valuable household items </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Jacket, wet weather</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Knife, fixed blade</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Knife, lock blade</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Knife pocket(Swiss)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Latex gloves</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Leather work gloves</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Leather man tool</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Light sticks (2 hour) four </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Liners, gloves,</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Lip balm</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Liquid bleach and eyedropper </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Liquid soap for personal washing</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Anti acid tablets</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Magnifying glass</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Map of your local are and areas out to 150 miles</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Matches, waterproof/windproof</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Medical records including immunizations </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Mini-binoculars</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Mink oil,</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Mirror, stainless steel</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Moleskin roll</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Mosquito netting </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Mouthwash</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">MRE’s (optional) or Mountain House meals (Mountain House has a long shelf life for #10 cans the pouches are 7 years S/L!)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Multi-purpose tool with knife, pliers, screwdrivers</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Needles and thread, several sizes of needles</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Notepad </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Nylon rope (100')</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Nylon thread roll,</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Package fuel squares</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Pair latex gloves</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Pants</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Pants, wet weather</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Paper (waterproof)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Paper clips</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Passports</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Pens</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Pencils</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Pet care (if applicable) </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Pet food and food bowl</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Pet leash and collar</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Pet muzzle </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Pet toys or chew bone</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Pet water bowl </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Pet water, one gallon (4 liters) per dog per day.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Phone numbers and addresses of friends/family </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Plastic comb</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Plastic sheeting </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Plastic tube tent shelter</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Poncho</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Poncho liner</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Portable stove (propane / gas / sterno)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Portable water filter pitcher</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Pre-addressed, stamped postcards of friends and family out-of-state (if a disaster is widespread, you’ll want to contact someone out of the area) </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Pre moistened towelettes </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Prescriptions for current medications</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Radio (solar, hand cranked or battery powered; include extra batteries) </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Razor, disposable</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Rolls of toilet paper</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Rolls of surgical tape</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Rubber bands</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Safety goggles</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Safety pins, assorted sizes</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Mess kit (one per person)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Scriptures</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Senior care (if applicable) </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Sewing kit</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Shampoo</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Sharpening stone </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Shaving cream</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Shelter Tarp (doubles as poncho)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Shirts</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Shirts, long-sleeve</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Shovel</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Signal flares</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Signal mirror </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Signal whistle</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Sleeping bag, modular (for use in -20 degrees Fahrenheit to +40)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Small toys</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Soap bar (anti-bacterial)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Social Security numbers </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Socks</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Space blanket (reflects up to 90% of your body heat, weighs 20 oz or 500g) </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Special dietary items</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Splints</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Sponges</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Stainless steel cups</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Sterno stove fuel </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Stocks and bonds </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Sudafed (or equivalent)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Sun block</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Sunglasses </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Non Sterile Surgical gloves, (these are inexpensive, obtained in discount stores) </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Survival manual of your choice</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Sutures, general purpose</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Swiss army knife</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">T-shirts,</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Feminine Hygiene Needs</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Teething ring </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Thermometer</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Tools and handyman items</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Toothbrush</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Toothpaste</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Towel, cotton</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Towelettes, pre-moistened, box</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Toys</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Trash bags (for human waste / misc. and rubbish) </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Kitty litter for use in 5 gallon bucket toilet lined with a trash bag</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Trash bags, extra (heaviest and largest available for extra misc. use) </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Triangular bandage</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Tube tent </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Tweezers</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Tweezers, pointed</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Twine/string (100') </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Underwear </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Utensils</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Vise grips </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Wallet, with extra identification and $200 in small bills (minimum)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Warmer clothing (generally the elderly have trouble with poor circulation and get cold easier.)</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Wash cloth and towel</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Watch</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Water canteen on a strap and cup</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Water proof a plastic buckets with lids to store these items</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Water purification tablets</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Water filter with spare filters</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Waterproof map case with necessary maps waterproofed </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Waxed cotton thread roll,</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Whistle</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Wills </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Work gloves, heavy duty </span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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