Good refresher article_ why we prepare

Posted by: capsu78

Good refresher article_ why we prepare - 07/16/10 09:47 PM

Lots of info already covered to the more long term members of ETS, but a good reminder article to help you "have the discussion" with disaster deniers:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/survival/tips/4343077?click=main_sr
Posted by: Alex

Re: Good refresher article_ why we prepare - 07/18/10 04:13 AM

Very good reading anyway. Especially the links within the article. Thanks!
Posted by: ireckon

Re: Good refresher article_ why we prepare - 07/18/10 11:38 PM

Originally Posted By: "Article"
Plus, the more people you send in to help, the more of the supplies you're delivering that have to go to support them, as opposed to the people they're supposed to be helping.


so true
Posted by: chickenlittle

Re: Good refresher article_ why we prepare - 07/19/10 12:01 AM

It is good to be reminded about getting the skills up to par again.

It is almost time for me to do my first aid ticket again.
Posted by: EMPnotImplyNuclear

Re: Good refresher article_ why we prepare - 07/19/10 02:44 AM

Thanks for the article, helped me find this gem
http://www.cert-la.com/EmergPrepBooklet.pdf
That cert-la website is muy bueno.


Curious, the article is from Jan 20, but even then it had outdated links ...
Posted by: ireckon

Re: Good refresher article_ why we prepare - 07/19/10 03:07 PM

Originally Posted By: EMPnotImplyNuclear
Thanks for the article, helped me find this gem
http://www.cert-la.com/EmergPrepBooklet.pdf
That cert-la website is muy bueno.


Thanks, that info is particular relevant for me in California. There are about one hundred survival books to buy on Amazon.com. This free reference looks to be more relevant for my particular situation.

Based on your link, I discovered that there are free CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) courses throughout California. I plan to take a course in August. cool
Posted by: Art_in_FL

Re: Good refresher article_ why we prepare - 07/20/10 01:10 AM

That pdf file you posted ireckon is pretty sweet. A very nice guide that covers all the bases for the area concerned in a compact and easy to understand package.