Puppies & Kitties need love!

Pets are an important part of our lives, we are responsible for their care & safety. I love our dog so much, he is super cute, and although he sometimes gets on my nerves, he is part of our family. In an emergency, at this point, I am not sure what I would do! Obviously my kids come first, but he is definitely part of our family. So I looked up some websites that have great information on pet preparedness, & I got the FREE pet prep pack from the ASPCA. In Las Vegas, the most obvious danger is heat. NEVER EVER EVER, leave your pets in a hot car, (duh)! But also, think about a hot house, or outside too long. If you need to evacuate your home for any reason, have a plan in place for the doggies & kitties. If the only thing you do at this point is think about what you would do, hey, that is the first step! I think next time I grocery shop, I may get a few things. Muzzle, dog dish, and some extra food to put in vaccuum bags for a "grab-and-go" kit. Do you already have something in place for your pet(s)? Tips & ideas are always welcome!




Bayou Rescue Checklist

Red Cross Booklet

ASPCA Disaster Preparedness

What if the air conditioning goes out?

The worst thing happened last week. Our upstairs air conditioner stopped working. We turned on all the fans, & opened windows on the shady side of the house. At night, we ran the fans, the boys had cool baths & wore light clothes to sleep in. It was pretty miserable, I won't lie! However, it was not unbearable. It got me thinking, what if there were a power outage, and we had no air conditioner for days or weeks? Miserable and dangerous. Heat Stroke and exhaustion are very dangerous to the elderly and the young alike.

What is heat stroke?

Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia an abnormally elevated body temperature with accompanying physical and neurological symptoms. Unlike heat cramps and heat exhaustion, two forms of hyperthermia that are less severe, heat stroke is a true medical emergency that can be fatal if not properly and promptly treated.

The body normally generates heat as a result of metabolism, and is usually able to dissipate the heat by either radiation of heat through the skin or by evaporation of sweat. However, in extreme heat, high humidity, or vigorous exertion under the sun, the body may not be able to dissipate the heat and the body temperature rises, sometimes up to 106°F (41.1°C) or higher. Another cause of heat stroke is dehydration. A dehydrated person may not be able to sweat fast enough to dissipate heat, which causes the body temperature to rise.

How to prevent this?

CHECK OUT THESE COOL TIPS AT THIS LINK HERE

BE careful this summer!!!!

GOOD LIST FOR 72 HOUR KIT

This is a really comprehensive list, remember to tailor it to your individual needs, for example, I would need diapers and wipes added to this list. I also will substitute bottled water for water packets.

Ready Evac List complements of the ready store

Enclosure (2 Pieces):

(2) Large Internal Frame Camping Backpack

Food & Water (94 Pieces):

(4) 2400 Calorie Food Bars
(24) MRE Deluxe Full Meals with Heaters
(64) 4.227 ounce Datrex Water Pouches
(1) 2.5-Gallon Collapsible Water Container
(1) Potable Aqua - Water Purification Tablets

Warmth & Shelter (27 Pieces):

(2) 2-Person Tube Tent
(4) Emergency Blanket
(4) Emergency Sleeping Bag
(4) Emergency Adult Poncho
(12) 8 Hour Body Warmers
(1) Flat-Fold Stove with 24 Fuel Tablets

Light & Communication (19 Pieces):

(2) Boxes of 50 Waterproof Matches
(6) Emergency Candles
(1) 115 Hour ReadyCandle
(6) 12-Hour Lightstick
(2) Heavy Duty Flashlights with 2 'D' Batteries
(1) Solar Handcrank Radio/Flashlight

Emergency Tools (14 Pieces):

(1) 5-in-1 Survival Aid with Compass
(1) ReadyGuide
(1) 50' Nylon Rope
(1) 12-Function Swiss Style Knife
(1) Can Opener
(1) 9' x 12' Plastic Sheeting
(1) Duct Tape - 10 YARDS
(4) Protective Leather Gloves (Pair)
(1) Folding Shovel
(1) Gas Shutoff Wrench
(1) Multi-Function Leatherman Tool

First Aid (13 Pieces):

(1) 299pc First-Aid Kit with First-Aid Booklet
(12) 3M N95 Particlulate Respirator

Sanitation & Hygeine (52 Pieces):

(4) Toothbrush
(4) Toothpaste
(4) Bar of soap
(4) Hand Sanitizer
(4) Comb
(4) Razor
(12) Sanitary Napkins
(8) Tissue Packs
(4) Nesting Camp Cup
(4) Garbage Bag

Southern Hills Ward Canning Date

June 17th from 6:00-8:00pm
we will meet at the church building at 5-5:15 and leave at 5:30 promptly. OR Meet us at the cannery at 6pm
More info to come soon...