billjriv
08-26-2008, 11:19 AM
The idea is if you make a disaster plan/kit over the course of 21 days your more likely to do it than doing it all at once it's very in depth for a free publication here is an article that ties into it.The two together summarize whats in his book 'When All Plans Fail' pretty well.Enjoy
Call CBN 1(800) 759-0700 for a FREE 21 day guide called 'Disaster ready in 21 Days'
DON’T BE A VICTIM! Dr. Williams warns readers that if you are not prepared when a
disaster strikes, you are much more likely to be a victim and even be a barrier to the
effectiveness of disaster response teams. Anyone watching the national news knows that in
2005 Hurricane Katrina revealed major weaknesses in local, regional and national response
planning. But even in smaller disasters, it may take several days for first response teams to
reach you and your family. Good planning will relieve much anxiety. By following the Twenty-
One Day Plan in WHEN ALL PLANS FAIL, you will be able to create your own Personal Family
Disaster Response Plan and in just 21 days, you can be well on your way to being prepared.
Dr. Williams says that 85-90% of people are not prepared when it comes to a common disaster. Most people are too dependent on FEMA or government help groups, the fire department, police, etc. Usually when a disaster strikes, these groups are in fact overloaded and don’t have enough manpower or supplies to help everyone in a timely manner. It is important that people have two to three days’ worth of water and supplies. Usually, that is enough until help does come. It would be safer to have a week's worth of supplies. For long-term preparation, people should have supplies for six months to a year. Many times, most people don’t prepare because the fear of the future paralyzes them, it takes too much time or costs too much to prepare, and they have fatalistic attitudes.
It can seem overwhelming to start to plan for disasters, whether hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, floods, etc. Here are some tips to start:
* Most of the preparation is in the mind, try not to panic. A little planning makes a big difference.
* Get into better shape. If you are overweight, you are at greater risk not to survive. It will be harder for rescue squads to get you.
* Be prepared for fire. Get a fire alarm system that detects carbon monoxide too. Get smoke hoods.
* Know your neighbors – so you can share resources and work as a team.
* You need a personal pouch for around your waist to keep important documents, money, etc.
* You need 3 “Grab and Go Bags” for your car, your work, and your home, with the greater amount of your supplies at home.
* You need practical shoes to protect your feet.
* Have water filtration system/water purification tabs.
* Handle your own family’s needs. For example, single parent families need to plan for their kids at school. Family communication must be prearranged.
* You need alternate routes planned other than the government planned routes, because people get stuck in traffic.
* You need to plan routes in case you get stuck and you need to travel on foot.
* You have to be the judge if you have to evacuate early. Take into consideration the elderly, physical disabilities, traffic, level of danger, etc. Be realistic in your plan to evacuate. Don’t wait until the last minute.
* Periodically, you need to review and update your plan.
* Know your plan. Plan ahead. Review your plan.
WHAT’S IN YOUR “GRAB AND GO BAG?”
For a “Grab and Go Bag” (a supply kit for two-three days), Dr. Williams suggests you start with these items:
* Any special dietary foods, one gallon of water per day per person, portable water filtration/water tabs
* Portable TV, radio (wind-up is preferred over battery power), flashlight, solar recharging units
* First aid kits and manual, duffle bag (larger, soft sided, strong, waterproof), whistle, nylon cord
* Mosquito netting and insect repellant (for U.S. residents), smoke hoods, duct tape
* Portable crowbar (4-5”), moist towelettes (U.S.), hand sanitizer (small bottle), toilet paper
* Waterproof matches, waterproof containers, lighters, small tool kit
* Heavy duty plastic bags (the netting kind that stretches)
* Toiletries (for women, feminine pads, super)
* Most important of all Bible and Prayer(I added that in) :)
Call CBN 1(800) 759-0700 for a FREE 21 day guide called 'Disaster ready in 21 Days'
DON’T BE A VICTIM! Dr. Williams warns readers that if you are not prepared when a
disaster strikes, you are much more likely to be a victim and even be a barrier to the
effectiveness of disaster response teams. Anyone watching the national news knows that in
2005 Hurricane Katrina revealed major weaknesses in local, regional and national response
planning. But even in smaller disasters, it may take several days for first response teams to
reach you and your family. Good planning will relieve much anxiety. By following the Twenty-
One Day Plan in WHEN ALL PLANS FAIL, you will be able to create your own Personal Family
Disaster Response Plan and in just 21 days, you can be well on your way to being prepared.
Dr. Williams says that 85-90% of people are not prepared when it comes to a common disaster. Most people are too dependent on FEMA or government help groups, the fire department, police, etc. Usually when a disaster strikes, these groups are in fact overloaded and don’t have enough manpower or supplies to help everyone in a timely manner. It is important that people have two to three days’ worth of water and supplies. Usually, that is enough until help does come. It would be safer to have a week's worth of supplies. For long-term preparation, people should have supplies for six months to a year. Many times, most people don’t prepare because the fear of the future paralyzes them, it takes too much time or costs too much to prepare, and they have fatalistic attitudes.
It can seem overwhelming to start to plan for disasters, whether hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, floods, etc. Here are some tips to start:
* Most of the preparation is in the mind, try not to panic. A little planning makes a big difference.
* Get into better shape. If you are overweight, you are at greater risk not to survive. It will be harder for rescue squads to get you.
* Be prepared for fire. Get a fire alarm system that detects carbon monoxide too. Get smoke hoods.
* Know your neighbors – so you can share resources and work as a team.
* You need a personal pouch for around your waist to keep important documents, money, etc.
* You need 3 “Grab and Go Bags” for your car, your work, and your home, with the greater amount of your supplies at home.
* You need practical shoes to protect your feet.
* Have water filtration system/water purification tabs.
* Handle your own family’s needs. For example, single parent families need to plan for their kids at school. Family communication must be prearranged.
* You need alternate routes planned other than the government planned routes, because people get stuck in traffic.
* You need to plan routes in case you get stuck and you need to travel on foot.
* You have to be the judge if you have to evacuate early. Take into consideration the elderly, physical disabilities, traffic, level of danger, etc. Be realistic in your plan to evacuate. Don’t wait until the last minute.
* Periodically, you need to review and update your plan.
* Know your plan. Plan ahead. Review your plan.
WHAT’S IN YOUR “GRAB AND GO BAG?”
For a “Grab and Go Bag” (a supply kit for two-three days), Dr. Williams suggests you start with these items:
* Any special dietary foods, one gallon of water per day per person, portable water filtration/water tabs
* Portable TV, radio (wind-up is preferred over battery power), flashlight, solar recharging units
* First aid kits and manual, duffle bag (larger, soft sided, strong, waterproof), whistle, nylon cord
* Mosquito netting and insect repellant (for U.S. residents), smoke hoods, duct tape
* Portable crowbar (4-5”), moist towelettes (U.S.), hand sanitizer (small bottle), toilet paper
* Waterproof matches, waterproof containers, lighters, small tool kit
* Heavy duty plastic bags (the netting kind that stretches)
* Toiletries (for women, feminine pads, super)
* Most important of all Bible and Prayer(I added that in) :)