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Coping
with Fear and Stress
I spent 22 years in the Army and in that time I deployed on several overseas
operations, all in hostile environments and all involved being placed in stressfull,
high pressure environments. However in 2004 I had the crazy idea of attending
a parachute course and in April of that year I made my first parachute descent.
Despite my previous experiences, it was the most frightening and stressful position
I have ever been put in! Now a parachute instructor, I use that experience to
train students. I have an understanding of how our mind will work when placed
into an environment or situation that we believe to be out of our control, how
our minds will cope and ultimately affect how we will behave in a high pressure,
stressful situation and how best to cope with that fear. Although
this article focuses mainly on coping with fear and stress from a skydiving
perspective, they are exactly the same feelings you may have to deal with in
a survival situation.
Skydiving is a so-called ‘dangerous’ sport, yet many will come to
the sport precisely in order to meet that personal challenge of fear. In the
early stages the competition is mainly against ourselves and our natural survival
instincts. Before examining how to overcome fear we should first try to understand
it better, in both the causes and the effects. If approached with the right
attitude, fear can be used to produce positive results. Fear tends to be felt
in three different ways:
Level 1: The butterflies – anticipation, excitement (enjoyable)
Level 2: Fight or flight – High apprehension, nervous agitation (challenging)
Level 3: Frozen – Terror, all consuming eg. panic attacks and catatonia
(debilitating)
These are not sharply defined, but are more like shades of grey with level 3
being the darkest.
Level 1: The butterflies
I have met people who say that they don’t feel any fear when jumping. I
disagree with this perception! What they probably mean is that they only experience
level 1 fear. For non skydiving people to reach this same level, they only have
to ride a big rollercoaster’s or go to watch a horror film. This lower
level is achieved because of the relative safety of the environment and the
certainty of a ‘happy ending’ outcome. You will sit back and enjoy
the thrill of the ride. This is usually the nervous anticipation and excitement
part of jumping, in the survival situation this could be the ‘what happens
now, what am I going to do, what will happen in the future’ stage.
Level 2: Fight or flight
Clearly a skydive is a very different situation. The speed and noise creates
a much more hostile environment and, on top of that, we now have to actively
participate in our own outcome. The extreme nature of skydiving will throw the
majority of people straight into level 2 fear. From the survival perspective
this is the level where you will decide either to accept the situation you are
in, deal with and be proactive about staying alive and getting rescued or curl
up in a ball and hope for the best. Although I would like to add at this point
that ‘hope’ is not a plan.
This is the level we will concentrate on as it is at this level where we can
modify our behaviour to bring us down closer to level 1.
Level 3: Frozen
Level 3 belongs principally to those who are too scared even to contemplate
leaping out of perfectly good aircraft. A small number of those who do come
to skydive will experience this by ‘freezing’ in the door or bottling
out completely. It’s at this stage that people have been seen sitting amongst
the chaos and debris of an earthquake in total disbelief and unable to deal
with the situation. Some may even display inappropriate behaviour, collecting
flowers instead of helping those injured in the earthquake.
Fight or flight
What are the full implications of being in ‘fight or flight’ mode?
Fight or flight hits us at the deepest level. It is a primal instinct for basic
physical survival and as such it has a profound effect on our brain chemistry,
our sensory abilities and our perception. As our heart rate increases, pumping
adrenaline and noradrenalin around our systems, we feel it everywhere and nobody
is immune to this effect.
How we manage it determines our reactions and developing a strong mental attitude
is essential when trying to counteract the body’s powerful defence mechanisms.
Instinctive actions don’t always work in our best interests.
It is ironic that the things our bodies will do to keep us safe are precisely
the things that can compromise safety in a skydive. To override our instincts
we need to concentrate on mental strategies and learn how to utilise this altered
brain state in positive ways. The physical effect of ‘fight or flight’
makes our bodies do everything they can to distract us from the right actions.
As the heart pumps harder, our breathing changes as well, we take rapid, shallow
breaths, or even hold our breath completely. It has not been unheard of for
a student parachutist to stop breathing when in the door seconds from exit!
Tension is then created and a high level of preparedness for action when, in
fact, we should be trying to be more relaxed.
Controlled breathing
The way we breathe is the key to physical and emotional relaxation. That inner
conflict between the body’s natural survival instincts and right, safe
action is strongly at work. Controlled, regular breathing patterns have been
proven to alleviate pain, tension and stress in many situations.
Projected outcome
In the example of watching a horror movie, we know it isn’t real and we
quite rightly can expect no consequence from watching it. Real life is less
predictable. The drive to the local supermarket, like many other day-to-day
activities, can have tragic results. It’s a sad fact that the media, family
and friends will turn their attention to one single aspect of skydiving; the
boring reality is that it’s more likely to have a fatal accident on the
way to a dropzone than actually on it. Fearful thinking is based on projection
of the potential outcome of events. Who can blame us if, in unguarded moments,
our minds automatically lock on to the least likely potential outcome . When
this thinking combines with our primal need for survival, we create a vicious
circle.
Thinking it out
It is a good idea to address physical symptoms first. Techniques learned and
used here are involved in mental preparation. Regular practice of any of the
established ‘controlled breathing’ exercises such as meditation or
self-hypnosis; these exercises will make you consciously aware of your own ‘relaxed’
breathing pattern. If you feel your breathing change you can ‘remind’
yourself to breathe properly. This should enable you to become more physically
relaxed and able to focus clearly. With skydiving, leaving the plane is a moment
of the highest intensity; heart rates of 200 beats per minute have been recorded.
If you find yourself lost in the deepest part of the forest, lost and alone,
have a’ condor’ moment, (if you are old enough to remember the advert!).
Chill out, relax and think about what needs to be done in order to improve your
situation. There are no right or wrong answers, just consequences to your actions.
Mental preparation
By consciously using our minds to regulate our breathing you can change how
we feel. Carry that forwards and apply the same technique to the way we think.
It is commonly said that 75 per cent of a skydive takes place on the ground.
Mental preparation is crucial for all levels of experience, but especially important
for the novice who is still dealing with ‘the fear’. Training, knowledge
and practice will help with preparation. Having total belief that you can do
it means you are already winning the battle. The repetition of sequences of
events and/or actions when training for a jump develops muscle memory and consciously
familiarises the individual with the skydive which results in the individual
trusting the training, visualising the jump and believing their abilities. This,
in itself helps to remove some of the tension but it is also an opportunity
to practise relaxation strategies. By building an awareness of your breathing
and state of relaxation at this early stage it makes thing easier in the air
when making the skydive. Rather than thinking about what might happen, focus
on what you need to do and what you want to happen. Remember, you are in complete
control; everything you do is going to have an effect. Have a fully conscious
attitude to your physical relaxation and your mental preparation. If you let
your mind wander it will invariably drift towards that unsettling area of projection.
Use your fear
Not many people address the benefits of using fear but here we will, as it is
another way to combat its impact. So long as you stay aware of the dangers you
will not fall victim to avoidable accidents. Be scared, but let it prompt you
into positive action, use fear to make you practice. The experienced skydiver
will rarely pass level 1 fear, however that fear of having a malfunctioning
canopy ensures that emergency drills and belief in the ability to carry them
out correctly ensures that we know we will survive if it came down to it. If
the canopy malfunctions that is the time when those troublesome survival instincts
that were giving us problems before, turn back in our favour; as long as we
know where the emergency handles are they will be used instinctively!
In summary
A skydive and a survival situation are both very similar. They are high stress
environments that are dangerous. Accept that you are in a dangerous place and
it will trigger fear of some description but you must acknowledge, embrace and
use that fear. Train, pursue knowledge, cultivate your skills through practice
and this will give you confidence in yourself. In turn you can then make sound
judgements and control your emotions, including fear! “Acknowledge and
embrace fear. Let it help you to stay safe without letting it interfere with
you.”
SURVIVAL TIPS . . .2
Our first lesson
is to learn about nature, knowing its demands and moods. We must learn to live
in harmony with nature and never fight it. Knowing what time first light is,
the phase of the moon, and what direction the prevailing wind blows, will all
benefit us in an emergency.Being able to predict the weather will help us make
the correct decision whether to carry on or seek shelter. It's always good to
know the time of high tide if located by the sea, and know the height difference
between high and low tide. Rivers can be tidal, and knowing how far it goes
up river will help you negotiate this obstacle. Understanding water sheds will
help navigation. Water collects on high ground to run off in small streams,
this collection point is called a water shed. As water runs down the high ground
it joins other sources, forming streams that eventually run in a set direction.
This shapes the land, forming ridges and spurs. The direction of these streams
will help you determine which side of the feature you are on. In mountainous/hilly
country, keeping to the spurs and ridges is the best route to navigate by. Well
defined tracks either man or animal made, follow these routes.
Learning
to recognise trees, shrubs, and plants will be beneficial, and interpret ting
animal tracks and signs will greatly assist you in a survival situation. Recognising
hardwood from soft wood, knowing which specie burns the best, and which makes
the best tinder will improve your fire lighting. So armed with as much info
as possible we now need to know the bodies requirements. Basically an average
person can go 3 minutes without air, 3 days without water and 3 weeks without
food, with no lasting effects afterwards, they can be nursed back to full health.
All of these times can be contradicted and its good to know what man has endured.
A man survived for 20 minutes trapped under ice. A reflex which we are born
with (mammalian reflex) trapped air in his brain, and he was successfully resuscitated
with no brain damage. A man survived without food for 58 days. He wasn't able
to wrestle bears but he survived. A guy in the desert went 8 days without water.
He was found unconscious but was successfully hydrated. He is now dependent
on supportive medicine, but survived. I use these cases to illustrate the resolve
of man. We are all of the same species, and what they achieved we can. It's
all down to the WILL TO LIVE.
The WTL
is a basic instinct that we are born with It is getting weaker as we become
more civilized and dependent on comfort. Call it self preservation, but basically
it means never giving in. I tell people that we are never subjected to anything
that we cannot deal with. It won't be pleasant but as long as we have this burning
desire to live and never give in we will survive. This is the firm foundation
that we build our pyramid of learning on. The Will To Live is the firm foundation,
with knowledge above this, topped off with kit and equipment. Try to learn something
new everyday and have a thirst for knowledge. Be inquisitive and don't be afraid
to ask questions. Keep the kit and equipment to a minimum. With experience you
soon get to know what is essential and what is surplus. Remember you can have
all the knowledge and kit in the world, but without the Will To Live, can still
perish in a tight situation. Everyone has loved ones and don't want to let them
down. Some people find strength in religion, and to a lesser degree revenge
helps strengthen the Will To Live. For what ever reason be determined and don't
give in.
Develop
a strong mental outlook instead of a passive one. Don't be one of them that
say, 'this will never happen to me', everyone is at risk. With knowledge we
can survive anywhere on earth. These include the extremes of the Artic, and
Antarctic. The heat of the desert and the dangers of a tropical rain forest.
The hardest places to survive are the cold areas especially at altitude. Man
is a tropical animal and can only survive as born in the tropics. The moment
we leave this environment we must provide a tropical climate by wearing clothes.
Most creatures migrate in the winter to warmer climes leaving the extremes cold
barren places. What we must learn is food, fire, shelter, water, navigation,
and medical. Regardless where we are in the world the order of priority of these
six elements is the same. We use the acronym PLAN
P is for
PROTECTION… First we need protection from further danger. We must get out
of the way of impending avalanches, forest fire, or any life threatening risks.
Then we need PROTECTION from the elements. Rain and wind in this country, the
cold in the Artic, the heat in the desert, and disease in the jungle. So we
construct a shelter that will give us this. Fire is part of the shelter. Boiling
water will give us protection from disease, and help keep flies and wild animals
away.Once we are comfortable we can start relaxing and taking stock of the situation.
Although the desire to sleep will be very strong we must implement
L which stands for LOCATION. We want to be found and rescued at the earliest
opportunity. So put out signals like SOS, and prepare a signal fire. Always
book in and book out with the authorities when on an adventure. Stick to the
route and you should be found soon after reported missing. However because of
bad weather or loss of a compass, or just bad map reading, you may be far away
from the search area. Always stay at the site of the incident as long as it
is safe to do so. This way the wreckage can be utilized, and is a bigger signature
on the ground that the rescuers can find. Also you may well have injured people
that cannot be moved. Pool resources, call the role and nominate individuals
to different tasks like collecting fire wood, tending the fire, or constructing
signals.
A stands for ACQUISITION of water and food. We forage in the local area for anything that will supplement our survival rations. Water is most precious and supports all forms of life. We need to know how to make our water safe to drink, either by boiling or adding chemicals. We also need to know what we can and cannot eat. The nutritional ladder is plants, fungi, insects, fish, and game. Plants are just a matter of identifying and gathering. Where as to trap game takes a great deal of skill. Insects are an excellent source of fat and protein and easy to gather. Worms's slugs and snails don't sound very appetising but to a starving person offer a life line. There is an edibility test for plants but with fungi it must be positive recognition. If you are not sure leave them alone. Some are deadly and many cause serious medical problems.
N stands
for NAVIGATION. After maybe three weeks if you are still not rescued, the chances
are that the search has been called off. No matter how well you practice good
camp and personal hygiene the area will become soiled. All the local game has
either been caught or scared away, and you have to go further a field to find
fire wood. This is the time to decide to move. Survival navigation is the art
of maintaining a direction without the aid of map or compass. You can use the
sun and wind by day, and the stars and moon at night. Medical knowledge is never
wasted and a good understanding of the body and knowing how to diagnose and
treat illness a real bonus. Look after yourself and monitor other members of
your group, identify unusual behaviour and recognise the early symptoms of hypo
and hyperthermia. If you are feeling rough it's a fair bet that other members
of the group are experiencing the same.
SURVIVAL
TIPS . . .3
To
be caught in bad weather could be fatal to survival, There is a time to go out
or move on and a time to shelter. With the awareness of certain signs, short-term
weather predictions can be made to help decide which to do. Before setting out
on any activity, try to take note of the weather and any changes that are likely.
Wildlife Indicators - Animals have a great sensitivity to atmospheric pressure
which aids them in predicting the weather a day or two in advance. Insect eating
birds, such as swallows feed higher in good weather and lower when a storm is
approaching. Unusual rabbit activity during the day or squirrels taking more
food than usual can all be signs to bad weather approaching. Some other wildlife
signs of possible weather changes include cattle grazing downhill, sparrows
bathing in sand, fish jumping, frogs creaking and bees staying close to the
hive.
Fireside Clues - If the smoke from the camp fire rises steadily, the weather
is settled and likely to remain calm. If it starts swirling or being beaten
downwards after rising a short way, this can indicate the likely approach of
a storm or shower. Wooden tool handles tighten at the approach of stormy weather
and Salt picks up increasing dampness in the air and will not run.
Feeling In Your Bones - Curly haired people can find their hair becomes tighter
and less manageable as bad weather approaches and the same can happen with animal
fur. Anyone with rheumatism, corns or similar ailments can often tell when wet
weather is coming by an increase in their discomfort.
Sound and Smell - When wet weather is on the way, sounds tend to carry further
than usual and distant noises seem more clear as the moisture laden atmosphere
can carry sounds further. But compare like to like and remember sound always
travels better over water. The smell of trees and plants can become more distinctive
before the arrival of rain as vegetation opens ready to receive it.
Signs In The Sky - "Red at night, shepherd's delight, red sky in the morning,
shepherd's warning" is one of the oldest weather sayings. Since the red
sun, or a red sky at sunset indicates that the atmosphere holds less moisture
it is less likely that rain or snow will occur within the next couple of hours,
but equally a red sky in the morning is a fair indication that a storm is approaching.
Early morning mist lifting from a valley is a sure sign of fair weather, as
is a rainbow in the late afternoon. A Clear night sky is an indication of good,
settled weather too. However, at the end of the summer it may also be a warning
of frost. Cold air, being heavier than warm air will fill the hollows so avoid
camping in them. If you can, learn to observe any wind and pressure changes
and keep a record of the weather and the conditions which precede it and what
they develop.
SURVIVAL TIPS . . .4
Whether
its a desire to see the northern lights, a sense of denture or simply 'just
because' the arctic has an allure about it.
The extreme cold of northern Norway, Finland or Sweden is hard to imagine if
you haven't experienced it. However, it's a very different cold to the wet cold
we have here in the UK in even the harshest winters. It's a very clean crisp
cold and a great environment to visit. It makes survival a real challenge but
with the right knowledge, skill and a sound understanding of the environment
it can be our friend. At -15 C the hairs in your nose freeze as you breathe
in and contact with any metal causes instant freeze burns. Remembering the simple
things like always wearing contact gloves when touching metal can prevent disaster.
Insulating yourself against any of the cold is of paramount importance. Even
standing on cardboard rather than the snow will have a noticeable effect. When
hands are frozen the ability to do almost anything life saving is severely diminished.
Closing Velcro, joining and closing zips all take dexterity all too easily lost
by not following the basic rules. To compound that, anything that gets covered
in snow gets wet when it thaws in shelter so clearing snow off boots and clothes
before entering shelter becomes a habit that must be enforced. If it gets wet
and then freezes its useless. All of this administration is especially to prevent
freezing cold injuries, the kind that cause frostbite and that's when we start
losing fingers, toes and other extremities. It really is a little knowledge
and total willpower that’s required to function in this harshest of environments.
Conrad Allen, Trueways Chief Instructor and Arctic Survival Expert.
SURVIVAL TIP 5
The
Roman snail (helix promatia), brown garden snail (helix aspersa), and the smaller
brightly coloured garden snail (Cepaea nemoralisare) are a fantastic source
of food for a survivor. Snails are a good source of Potassium, sodium, iron
as well as a large number of essential amino acids and are high in vitamins
A, C and D. In the right conditions they can be found in large numbers (ask
any gardener!). They can be quickly gathered and are simple to prepare. Once
gathered the snails will need to be purged. This is to ensure that anything
(possibly poisonous plants) the snails have eaten has been passed. As a survivor
I’m always trying to limit the risks that I take. I personally purge my
snails for a minimum of 5 days. Once purged there are two ways you can prepare
your snails. The first way is to place the snails on the hot embers of a fire,
hole facing up. The snail will start frothing a green mucus. Once the frothing
has stopped that’s the snail ready to eat. Just pick it out of its shell
with a sharp stick and eat. The second way is to boil the snails. Bring a pot
of water to the boil and pop your snails in. The water will become very scummy.
Don’t worry about changing the water. I boil the snails for 8 minutes.
Some of the snails will come out of their shells, some you will have to winkle
out. Once cooked the texture of the snail is soft, but surprisingly not overly
chewy. They have a very slight shell fish taste, and are ready to eat.
SURVIVAL TIP 6
Before
we subject ourselves to a challenging situation, it would be an advantage to
know what stresses we are likely to face and more importantly how we will react
to them. Being aware of what we will have to deal with will eliminate a lot
of uncertainty that can weaken our resolve. By identifying these stresses it’s
possible in some cases to eliminate them or formulate a method of dealing with
them. The only way you will know how you will react is to experience them. All
life is a learning curve which instils knowledge, its called experience which
is priceless. Armed with common sense and drawing on experience will get you
out of most situations. But how do you get the experience and how will you know
what your reactions will be.
The answer is to push yourself to the limit while being carefully monitored.
It’s no good if I plan to climb Everest and train for it in the Brecon
Beacons. The training must be as hard as, or even harder than the actual adventure.
The saying “Train hard fight easy “, is very true. Add to this “you
cannot cheat the gym”, will put you in good shape for the big event. You
must put the effort in which helps eliminate all the nagging doubts that may
jeopardise your success, like am I fit enough, can I carry this weight, am I
going in the right direction. It’s of little use when something happens
and you say “I wished I had done this, or I should have done that.”
So understanding your body will greatly help you overcome adversity. There are
many stresses to face all requiring different responses. How do you respond
when exhausted? And can I make a decision when soaking wet? Its questions like
these that you must ask yourself.Knowing
how you respond to hunger, what is it like to be deprived of sleep, how you
react when thirsty. Can you deal with pain, and how do you react to fear. How
does the cold affect you and what is your tolerance to heat. Have an idea before
you are exposed. The majority of people see fear and pain as a disadvantage,
whereas in fact they are positive survival assets. Without these emotions we
would do stupid things, and pay the consequences. Fear stops us doing something
we are unsure of, or makes us think before we act. Knowledge overcomes fear
and once we understand the risks and dangers we can take the necessary precautions
overcoming the problem.
Don’t try to hide your fears it is nothing to be ashamed of. The moment you do something dangerous and not get a buzz is the time to stop that pursuit. Fear makes us revise our actions and take notice. Parachutists, climbers and divers all experience apprehension, but they overcome it because they are confident in their preparation, equipment and training. By controlling fear in yourself you can control fear in others. The down side of fear is panic. If it is not checked fear can lead to panic and all is lost. Fear can root you to the spot denying you of all coordination and clouding your judgement. When confronted by an unexpected situation, control your emotions by breathing. Stand tall with the feet shoulder width apart and breathe through the nose for a count of ten. Hold the breath for ten seconds before exhaling forcibly through the mouth to a ten count. This slows everything down allowing you to put things in perspective.
Pain although unpleasant is the way the body cries for help. It draws attention to an injured part to prevent further injury. If we know what’s causing the pain and more importantly how to treat the injury, we can overcome this, or greatly reduce the impact of it. Loneliness and isolation have to be faced. It’s always best to have a companion but you must be able to rely on yourself when the need arises. You can con other people to how good you are but you can’t fool yourself. One of the biggest fears you may have to face is “fear of your own weakness”. So put the effort in leave no nagging doubts that may work against you when the going gets tough. A person in unknown territory or experiencing a new problem can let their imagination run riot. This can lead to illogical behaviour with serious consequences. Knowledge will reinforce self belief giving you confidence eliminating these thoughts. Spend time to run through your proposed adventure, looking for all the dangers. Ask yourself ‘what will I do if this happens’. Imagine the worse possible scenario and come up with a solution. Have a contingency plan which you can execute if things go wrong. This way you won’t be caught out, it’s when you don’t address the problems that mistakes and accidents happen. Failing to plan is planning to fail. Get to know your body and develop your senses. With time you can develop a 6th type of sense which helps keep you safe and make the correct choices. You get a feel for the ground; can forecast the weather, judge distances, and spot potential dangers. Now and again you feel a hunch or get an uneasy feeling, pay attention to these they could save your life. First know how to survive in a temperate zone in all weathers. The cold is probably the hardest to survive in. It numbs the mind and any mistake is unforgiving. Nothing lives permanently in the extreme areas of the world they migrate to more forgiving areas. Only man goes there to exploit mineral wealth. High mountains are devoid of life and problems get greater with altitude. By getting out of our comfort zone we soon learn the essentials and acquire new skills. Don’t let the comfort of home go against you when you find yourself on limited resources. Again it’s only with practice that you will attain these skills that can be applied anywhere, not just in the wilderness.
SURVIVAL
TIP 7
WATER
Water is the key to survival, every living thing on earth is dependant on it.
We can go thirty days without food but only three days without water before
serious problems occur. Even resting in a temperate environment, just normal
body functions like breathing, sweating and urinating will help you loose up
to two pints of water every twenty four hours. This must be replaced otherwise
we get in a deficit situation where losing water quicker than we can drink it,
leads to dehydration. If working hard or exposed to high temperatures much more
water is lost. Also any illness which causes high temperatures, or vomiting,
will further increase this loss. Injuries such as bleeding or burns also cause
fluid loss. Dislocations and sprains can produce swellings which draws fluids
from vital organs, causing an imbalance which must be compensated for. Even
in the cold areas of the world especially at altitude, we lose substantial amounts
of fluid which must be replaced as we lose it. The body responds to small variations
of temperature and as it rises deposits sweat on the surface of the skin. As
this evaporates, body heat is lost and the temperature reduced. This is a continuous
process and the amount of water lost is in proportion to the amount of heat
generated. The greater the exertion the higher the loss. In a water scarce situation
the answer is ‘RATION YOUR SWEAT NOT YOUR WATER’.
Water
must be replaced as the body can only afford to lose so much before its efficiency
is reduced. The first obvious signs of dehydration are thirst and a dry mouth.
If untreated this leads to headaches and dizziness. As more water is lost the
skin becomes flushed and pulse rate increases. Nausea and lethargy impairs general
performance. Next speech becomes indistinct and tingling in the limbs occurs.
The tongue gets swollen and in the advanced stages of dehydration the skin shrivels
much the same as hands do when immersed for a long time in water. Urine output
is non existent and deafness and dim vision adds to the misery.
Every
bodily function is dependent on body fluids. Digesting food, temperature control,
breathing, and getting rid of body wastes to name a few. Keeping an eye on the
colour of urine and the quantity that’s passed is way of ensuring you drink
sufficient fluids. Urine should be light yellow in colour, and it’s a sure
sign that fluid intake should be increased if its dark with a strong odour and
painful to pass. When we dehydrate we draw fluid that surrounds the vital organs.
The brain is protected by surrounding water, when this is drawn off severe headaches
occur. (Much the same as a hangover). The liver and kidneys struggle to carry
out their tasks as water is denied them, resulting in great discomfort and nausea.
An average adult’s body is 80% fluid. The body contains roughly a pint
of fluid for every stone in weight. A man weighing 11 stone will have approximately
11 pints of fluid.
A 5% loss of fluid causes, thirst, irritability, and nausea.
A 10% loss results in dizziness, headache, inability to walk and tingling in
the limbs
A 15% loss results in dim vision, painful urination, swollen tongue and deafness.
Any greater loss may result in death.
When
water is plentiful, drink as required, however a word of caution. Don’t
drink very cold water when hot, as this can lead to colic. When abroad beware
of ice served in some establishments. If it’s produced from a questionable
source it will be full of harmful bacteria. Freezing does not destroy the germs,
allowing them to activate as they warm up. Try to drink enough liquids to maintain
a urine output of at least half a litre daily. Take frequent sips wetting the
lips and holding it in the mouth before swallowing.There is a danger that when
a lot of body fluids are lost, body salts (electrolytes) are also lost. There
are special isotonic drinks available that replace all of these losses and if
training hard should be included in your diet. They should also be part of your
survival kit. When water becomes available again after a period of rationing,
make up a drink by adding a small pinch of salt to a litre of water and add
a generous amount of sugar. The sugar helps this fluid to be absorbed quickly
into the system.
PREVENTING
DEHYDRATION
Always drink water when eating. This will aid digestion.
Acclimatize. If travelling to a hot climate, take it easy initially till used
to the heat.
WHEN
WATER IS SCARCE
Start rationing immediately.
Stay in the shade insulated from the ground
Don’t eat
Don’t smoke
Keep the body covered.
Don’t do any arduous tasks.
Use any foul water. ie. Urine or water from vehicle radiator, to dampen clothing. Stay calm both physically and mentally. The only water that we don’t treat is rain catchment; all other sources must be sterilized by either boiling or chemicals. Boiling is best but it does require a utensil to hold the water and a fire to heat it. This is no problem in camp but when on the move unpractical. There are two main chemicals used to sterilize water, chlorine and iodine. In the UK we use chlorine but the Americans prefer iodine. This is more expensive and they claim more effective. However it has limitations. Pregnant women and any one suffering from goitre should not use it. I have used chlorine all of my life and found it adequate. Before adding any chemical, it is best to filter the water especially if it is full of sediment. To make an improvised filter take a sock, fill the bottom third with sand, the next third with charcoal, and the remainder with grass or moss. Pour the water through using a container to collect it. The larger flotsam will be caught in the grass or moss. Charcoal is an excellent filter medium it will take away the muddy taste and sweeten the water, next the sand traps the smaller particles. Although the filtered water looks clear it is full of microscopic bacteria. Add the chemical following the instructions.
Potassium Permanganate can also be used to treat water. It is an essential part of any survival kit. It is a versatile chemical that can be used for fire lighting, anti septic, anti fungal , and marking the trail. To treat water it is done by solution. Add the smallest crystal initially allowing it to fully dissolve. When the water turns pale pink the water is ready to drink. Make sure the chemical has fully dissolved.
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SURVIVAL TIP 8 Survival Navigation
In the late fifties a light aircraft took off from the east coast of America and flew to California. On board were a family of three; father (pilot), mother and 15 year old daughter. On the way the aircraft developed a minor problem which the father got fixed when he landed. After two days he decided to give the aircraft a test flight taking his family with him. This is when he made his first mistake; he didn’t file a flight plan. He flew over the Trinity Mountains in North California, when the aircraft developed engine trouble forcing him to make an emergency landing. With skilful flying he landed the aircraft leaving the three occupants with minor cuts and abrasions. The aircraft suffered greater damage ripping off the wings, wheels and tail plane. The Trinity Mountains is a remote, rugged area, heavily forested. There are lakes and many rivers which are stocked with trout and salmon. It is home to a variety of wildlife including, bears, deer, lizards, chipmunks, and the odd mountain lion. There are also many species of birds. The airport in California thought that the family had returned to the East coast, so no search and rescue was organised .The East coast presumed they were still on holiday so no alarm was raised there. The area where they crashed was boxed by four roads not further than 50 miles away in any one direction. State highway 299 was to the South. State highway 3 was to the east. Logging and mining roads were to the North and South of their position They set up a survival camp waiting rescue, unaware that none was instigated. The second mistake he made was he never carried an emergency beacon. Water was plentiful, fire wood abundant, and some wild foods not too hard to obtain. A good thing was they kept a diary which recorded their actions. After six days the father decided to go for help and was never seen again. The diary run out after 55 days but the two women could have survived a lot longer. The pages made more depressing reading as they anxiously awaited rescue. Five years later the crash sight was discovered by back packers. Scattered human bones were found confirming they had been eaten by bears. Experts examining the site reckon that the mother and daughter gave up the will to live.This story confirms that the family had the ability to survive but did not have the ability to navigate. Survival navigation is the art of maintaining a direction without the aid of a map or compass. If you have a map and a compass use them. People do the strangest of things in a survival situation. They have been known to break up a lifeboat to build a raft
REMINDER
Nobody should venture out without a map or compass. Seal the map in a plastic
bag and keep in a trouser pocket. Tie the compass to you, so you are never separated
from this essential piece of equipment.
WORDS OF WISDOM
You can go north with a touch of east, and south with a touch of west, but you
cannot go north with a touch of south. (Only Army officers can do this).
BY DAY
By Day we can use the sun, wind and plant growth to help us determine a direction.
The sun is foolproof and does exactly the same every day. Regardless of what
hemisphere you are in, the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. By observing
the suns shadow, we can work out where North is. Dig a straight stick about
a foot long into the ground in a clear space, and observe the movement of the
shadow. If the shadow moves in a clockwise direction we are north of the sun,
and if the shadow moves anti clockwise we must be south of the sun.
The sun is above the equator on the 21 March and the 21 December. This gives
us our four seasons. As the sun moves northwards reaching the Tropic of Cancer
on the 22nd June, it gives us summer in the Northern hemisphere and winter in
the Southern Hemisphere. It causes 24 hours of light at the North Pole and 24
hours of darkness at the South Pole. As the sun retreats back to the equator
we get autumn. As it goes further to the tropic of Capricorn we get winter.
When the sun is over Capricorn we have 24 hours of darkness at the North Pole
and 24 hours of light at the South Pole.
SHADOW TIP METHOD
Dig in a stick as upright as possible in a clear patch of ground. Note the extent
of the shadow and mark it with a pebble. Wait about 15 minutes and mark the
new shadow tip, it will have moved in a clockwise direction. Draw a line between
the pebbles and you have a east west line.
WATCH METHOD
Point the hour hand at the sun and bisect the angle between the hour hand and
the 12 o’clock mark. This will give you a north /south line.
DIRECTION FROM THE WIND
Sand dunes, snow drifts, and waves on lakes are all sculptured by the prevailing
wind. Some exposed trees are shaped by this, so if you know the direction of
the wind you can use these indicators for direction finding. In this country
the prevailing wind is South Westerly
MOON
The moon has no light of its own but reflects the light from the sun. It can
be used to maintain a direction much the same way as the sun. If the moon rises
before the sun has set the illuminated side will be towards the west. If the
moon rises after midnight the illuminated side will be towards the east. It’s
worth knowing the phases of the moon as it not only gives us light to navigate
by but also affects tides.
STARS
The stars have been used for centuries for navigation. The early explores had
great knowledge of the many constellations using them to discover the world.
In the Pacific, islanders would wait for a particular star to appear which they
would follow knowing it would lead them to a specific island. Every star in
the sky is moving staying in the same relationship to each other night after
night. The only star that does not appear to move is the North Star.(Polaris)
This star which is only seen in the Northern hemisphere orbits above the north
pole. It is not the brightest star in the sky and needs other stars to indicate
its location. The three main constellations we use for this are; the Plough,
Cassiopeia, and Orion.
The Plough is made up of 7 stars which at times look like a question mark Use
the top two stars to draw a line which points to Polaris. It is roughly 4 times
the distance between these two stars to Polaris. Orion is easily identified
by the three bright stars equally spaced . These are boxed in by 4 other stars
forming the constellation. Orion is always in the southern sky, and by drawing
a line from the top and bottom star forming the box the North star is found.
Cassiopeia is shaped like a W and is formed by 5 stars. From the left, bisect
the third and fifth star using the fourth star as the centre line and these
points to Polaris. Once these constellations are pointed out to you they will
remain firmly fixed in your head. Observe the night sky it is fascinating and
try to use these indicators to build up your confidence in navigation. Even
with a map and compass, still use the stars as they give constant confirmation
of your bearing. Compasses have a built in error but nature is spot on. Keep
on the right path and remain orientated. Try not to become geographically embarrassed,
but it happens to the best of us. Learn from these mistakes and many unnecessary
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In recent years, sand and ceramic filters have become more common, but these
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So many of the poor worldwide simply drink dirty water.
As a result,
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A new generation of cheap and effective water purifiers including Pureit (made
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Until now these filters have mainly been given away through aid groups aftersuch
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Nearly a million of the family-size LifeStraw have been donated in Kenya alone
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The personal LifeStraw entered the market as a consumer product last week in
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Life After An EMP Attack: No Power, No Food, No Transportation, No Banking And No Internet
Most Americans
do not know this, but a single EMP attack could potentially wipe out most of
the electronics in the United States and instantly send this nation back to
the 1800s.
If a nuclear bomb was exploded high enough in the atmosphere over the middle
part of the country, the electromagnetic pulse would fry electronic devices
from coast to coast.
The damage would be millions of times worse than 9/11.
Just imagine a world where nobody has power, most cars will not start, the Internet
has been fried, the financial system is offline indefinitely, nobody can make
any phone calls and virtually all commerce across the entire country is brought
to a complete stop.
A nation that does not know how to live without technology would be almost entirely
stripped of it at that point.
Yes, this could really happen. An EMP attack is America’s “Achilles
heel”, and everyone around the world knows it.
It is only a matter of time before someone uses an EMP weapon against us, and
at this point we are pretty much completely unprepared.
The sad thing
is that we are spending hundreds of billions of dollars hunting down “terrorists”
in caves on the other side of the globe and we have been told that because of
“national security” it is necessary for our private areas to be touched
before we are allowed to get on an airplane, but our government is doing essentially
nothing to address what is perhaps our biggest security vulnerability.
What would you and your neighbors do if the power went out and it did not ever
come back on?
What would you do if an EMP attack happened in the middle of the winter and
you suddenly were not able to heat your home any longer?
What would you do if all the electronics in your car got fried and you simply
could not drive anywhere?
What would you do if all the supermarkets in your area shut down because food
could not be transported across the country anymore?
What would you do if you were suddenly unable to call your family and friends
for help?
What would you do if you were suddenly unable to get the medicine that you needed?
What would you do if your debit cards and credit cards simply did not work any
longer and you could not get any of your money out of the bank?
What would you do if all of these things happened all at once?
A single EMP attack would be the worst disaster that the United States has ever
seen by far.
An electromagnetic pulse could potentially fry the vast majority of all the
microchips in the United States. In an instant, nearly all of our electronic
devices would be rendered useless.
Yes, the federal government knows all about this. The following excerpt is froman
April 2008 report by the Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States
from Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack….
“The
consequences of lack of food, heat (or air conditioning), water, waste disposal,
medical, police, fire fighting support, and effective civil authority would
threaten society itself.”
Most of us have become completely and totally dependent on electricity and technology.
Without it, most of us would be in huge trouble.
The following is how an article in the Wall Street Journal
described the potential consequences of an EMP attack….
No American would
necessarily die in the initial attack, but what comes next is potentially catastrophic.
The pulse would wipe out most electronics and telecommunications, including
the power grid. Millions could die for want of modern medical care or even of
starvation since farmers wouldn’t be able to harvest crops and distributors
wouldn’t be able to get food to supermarkets. Commissioner Lowell Wood
calls EMP attack a “giant continental time machine” that would move
us back more than a century in technology to the late 1800s. It wouldn’t
be so bad if we had the knowledge and the infrastructure to live the way that
they did back in the 1800s, but today that is simply not the case. Dr. William
Graham was Ronald Reagan’s science adviser and the chairman of the Commission
to Assess the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack.
Dr. Graham believes that in the event of a large scale EMP attack, the vast
majority of Americans would either freeze, starve or die from disease. According
to Graham, in the aftermath of an EMP attack life in America “would probably
be something that you might imagine life to be like around the late 1800s but
with several times the population we had in those days, and without the ability
of the country to support and sustain all those people.”
Would you be able to survive?
All of those big bank accounts may never be able to be recovered after an EMP
attack. Your money might be instantly fried out of existence. The
following is what Graham believes would happen to the financial system in the
event of an EMP attack….
“Most
financial records are stored electronically. ATMs, which depend upon both power
and telecommunications, would not be available; banks, which try to back up
records but in general aren’t strongly aware of the EMP problem, would
face the problem of unprotected storage and computer systems”
This is the danger of having a financial system that is so dependent on technology.
We may wake up one day and find that all the money is gone. But if an EMP attack
actually happened, the biggest concern for most of us would be trying to figure
out how to survive.
The president of the Center for Security Policy, Frank Gaffney, is convinced
that a single EMP attack could result in the deaths of the vast majority of
the population of the United States….
“Within a
year of that attack, nine out of 10 Americans would be dead,
because we can’t support a population of the present size in urban centers
and the like without electricity”
Are you starting to get a feel for the scope of the problem?
The sad thing is that so much could be done to protect this country from an
EMP attack. Right now, most vital U.S. military infrastructure has at least
some protection from an EMP attack. But the general population has been left
completely and totally vulnerable.
It has been estimated that the entire power grid could potentially be protected
for about 20 billion dollars. Considering the fact that we have spent over 400
billion dollars in Afghanistan, I think that we could afford it. We have spent
our national security dollars very, very badly and someday it is going to come
back to bite us in the rear end.
Right now, other nations around the world are working feverishly to develop
EMP weapons. The following is from a statement by Dr. Peter Vincent Pry to the
United States Senate Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology and Homeland Security
on March 8th, 2005….
Russian and Chinese
military scientists in open source writings describe the basic principles of
nuclear weapons designed specifically to generate an enhanced-EMP effect, that
they term “Super-EMP” weapons.
“Super-EMP” weapons, according to these foreign open source writings,
can destroy even the best protected U.S. military and civilian electronic systems.
But it is not just Russia and China that have been developing “Super-EMP”
weapons. According to Newsmax, it is believed that North Korea may have tested
a “Super-EMP” weapon back in 2009….
North Korea’s
last round of tests, conducted in May 2009, appear to have included a “super-EMP”
weapon, capable of emitting enough gamma rays to disable the electric power
grid across most of the lower 48 states
Remember, all it would take is one strategically placed EMP attack
to wipe out this nation.
But an EMP weapon is not the only danger that can produce this type of effect.
The truth is that a really bad geomagnetic storm could also potentially producealmost
as much damage.
This is something that everyone knows is one of our biggest vulnerabilities
and it is something that we can make preparations for.
Yet the Bush administration and the Obama administration have just stood there
and have done nothing. Our idiocy is astounding.
General Eugene Habiger, the former head of U. S. Strategic Command, has said
the following about the possibility of an EMP attack in the future…. “It
is not a matter of if, it is a matter of when.” Remember, this is something
that could cause millions times more damage than 9/11 did.
Instead of molesting old ladies at airports and chasing goat herders around
the mountains of Afghanistan, perhaps we should be addressing our largest security
vulnerabilities. But that would require using some common sense. Sadly, common
sense seems to be in very short supply in Washington D.C. these days.
So if the government is not going to do anything about it, that means that it
is up to you to prepare yourself and your family. This world is becoming very
unstable and disasters can strike at any time.
We all saw what happened after Hurricane Katrina. The government response was
a nightmare. An EMP attack would be millions of times worse and the federal
government probably would not even be able to get you and your family any assistance.
You would truly be on your own.
So are you ready?
This is yet another reason why the number of preppers in the United States is
exploding. A lot of people can see how the world is changing and they understand
that the federal government is not going to come through for them when the chips
are down. An EMP attack could end life as we know it at any time.
It is a glaring security vulnerability and the entire world knows that it is
there.
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Probably the most perilous predicament to be in during a panic is not having
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when the stores ARE open. Think about millions of spoiled rotten American consumers
staring at “CLOSED” signs on all the stores they normally depend on.
Some Stores Will Close Completely During the coming food shortage, folks will
really panic which will make matters worse by a factor of a hundred. Faced with
closed stores, some people will give up altogether… and wait for the government
to save them. Others will get weapons and take from those weaker than they.
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can't return home. Choose a friend or relative who lives out-of-state as your
"family check-in contact"
3.Implement your disaster preparedness plan:
•Post emergency telephone numbers by phones.
•Inspect your home for potential hazards such as items that can move, fall break
or catch fire, and correct them.
•Install safety features such as smoke alarms and fire extinguishers and instruct
others how to use them properly.
•Teach children how and when to call local emergency medical services number.
•Keep emergency food kits such as FoodInsurance.com's The Essentials kit in
your home with enough supplies for each member of your family for two weeks.
•Keep a disaster preparedness response kit with items you may need in case of
evacuation. Store these supplies in sturdy, easy-to-carry containers, such as
backpacks or duffle bags. FoodInsurance.com makes it easy with the Emergency
Plus kit!
•Keep important family documents in a waterproof container.
•Keep a smaller disaster preparedness emergency kit in the trunk of your car.
4.Practice and maintain your plan:
•Ask questions to make sure your family remembers meeting places, phone numbers,
and safety rules.
•Make sure everyone knows where to find your family's emergency kits.
•Test your smoke detectors monthly.
•Test and recharge your fire extinguisher(s) according to manufacturer's recommendations.
•Replace spare batteries as required.
•Conduct periodic drills to make sure you are prepared in case of an actual
emergency.
With planning, your earthquake preparedness can save your life and the lives
of the ones you love. Emergency kits from FoodInsurance.com make it easier than
ever before. Don't wait — put your disaster preparedness plan into effect today!
Thanks to good hurricane preparedness, you can increase your chances for surviving a hurricane disaster with emergency kits from FoodInsurance.com. Don't wait—put your disaster preparedness plan into effect today if you live in an at-risk region.
A
Power Outage Emergency
If a power outage lasts for longer than 2
hours, follow the guidelines below:
For the Freezer section: A freezer that is half full will hold food safely for
up to 24 hours. A full freezer will hold food safely for 48 hours. Do not open
the freezer door if you can avoid it. For the Refrigerated section: Pack milk,
other dairy products, meat, fish, eggs, gravy, and spoilable leftovers into
a cooler surrounded by ice. Inexpensive Styrofoam coolers are fine for this
purpose. Use a food thermometer to check the temperature of your food right
before you cook or eat it. Throw away any food that has a temperature of more
than 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additionally,
power outage may affect water purification systems, and they may not be functioning
properly. Safe water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene includes bottled,
boiled, or treated water. Considering the refrigerator is where most people
keep the bulk of their food, it makes sense to have a backup food supply in
case the power goes out for an extended period of time. Food Insurance survival
food kits and packages ensure safe food and clean drinking water until the power
comes back on. Follow these basic steps to develop your family disaster preparedness
plan:
1.Gather information about hazards in your area. Find out how susceptible to
severe winter storms your area is and how you should respond. Learn your community's
warning signals and evacuation plans.
2.Meet with your family to create a disaster preparedness plan and make sure
it includes emergency food kits for the whole family. Discuss the information
you've gathered. Choose a place outside your home to meet in the event of an
emergency, such as a fire, and a place away from your neighborhood in case you
can't return home. Choose a friend or relative who lives out-of-state as your
"family check-in contact"
3.Implement your disaster preparedness plan:
•Post emergency telephone numbers by phones.
•Inspect your home for potential hazards such as items that can move, fall
break or catch fire, and correct them.
•Install safety features such as smoke alarms and fire extinguishers and
instruct others how to use them properly.
•Teach children how and when to call 911 or your local emergency medical
services number.
•Keep emergency survival food kits such as FoodInsurance.com's The Essentials
kit in your home with enough supplies for each member of your family for two
weeks.
•Keep a disaster preparedness response kit with items you may need in case
of evacuation. Store these supplies in sturdy, easy-to-carry containers, such
as backpacks or duffle bags. FoodInsurance.com makes it easy with the Emergency
Plus food kit!
•Keep important family documents in a waterproof container.
•Keep a smaller disaster preparedness emergency food kit in the trunk of
your car.
4.Practice and maintain your plan:
•Ask questions to make sure your family remembers meeting places, phone
numbers, and safety rules.
•Make sure everyone knows where to find your family's emergency food kits.
•Test your smoke detectors monthly.
•Test and recharge your fire extinguisher(s) according to manufacturer's
recommendations.
•Replace spare batteries as required.
•Conduct periodic drills to make sure you are prepared in case of an actual
emergency.
With preparation, and with emergency kits from FoodInsurance.com, you and your
family will be prepared for a prolonged power outage emergency. Don't wait—put
your disaster preparedness plan into effect before it's too late.
What
if a natural or man-made disaster forced you to flee your house in a moment’s
notice?
Would you be prepared? March 29, 2011 - Thomson, Illinois
Natural and man-made disasters are happening with surprising frequency in the
U.S. and around the world, it’s becoming more important than ever to be
ready to flee your house in a moment’s notice.Within the last few years,
wild fires have raged for weeks in California and Colorado.
Hurricanes have pounded Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Unexpected
and repeated flooding has displaced thousands of people in Tennessee.
And more recently a massive fireball caused by a gas explosion ripped through
a California neighborhood, destroying more than 50 homes.
•All
of these disasters have been deadly.
•All of them have struck suddenly with unexpected force.
•All of them have forced people to evacuate their homes.
And if you live in an area where natural disasters typically aren’t a problem,
then please consider this: All
It Would Take Is One Terrorist Attack To Create Total Chaos Overnight
In Europe and in debt-strapped nations around the world, politicians are calling for austerity measures -- spending cutbacks that directly affect the citizens’ quality of life. Some citizens go along with the austerity measures. But others fight back. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the country of Ecuador, where police launched a violent rebellion when their benefits were cut by a new austerity measure. While they didn’t assassinate the president of their country, they physically harassed him and assaulted him with tear gas. According to one source:“The state of emergency puts the military in charge of public order, suspending civil liberties and allowing soldiers to carry out searches without a warrant. Hundreds of officers involved in the insurrection made barricades out of burning tires that cut off highway access to the capital.” Based on the magnitude of the reaction, you might think the police officers’ pay had been cut in half. But the cutbacks were relatively minor: no more medals and bonuses for promotions. Think about it... if such a minor cutback could cause such a massive uprising, just imagine what would happen if major cutbacks went into effect!
But
just as scary, almost 50 million people in the U.S. are on food stamps and live
in densely populated cities with no ability to grow their own food. As food
prices rise and government money no longer buys what it once did, citizens will
become desperate.Any type of currency collapse or default would be catastropic,
especially in urban areas. But we have to cut the budget right? Just imagine
what police and unionized firefighters might do in this country if their pay
or benefits were drastically reduced. We might quickly discover that we have
a lot in common with Europe and Ecuador.If you are prepared, then you’ll
be able to handle your new circumstances well. You’ll be able to stay warm,
eat balanced meals and feed your family, too. But if you are NOT prepared, you
may have to face some of the most unsettling and emotionally disturbing days
of your entire life.And that’s why I want to tell you about a brand new
product Solutions From Science is offering. It’s called:My Evac Pack: The
Ultimate Survival Kit for Emergency Evacuations
“My Evac Pack” is an easy-to-carry bag filled with the essential food
and supplies you’ll need to survive in any kind of short-term survival
situation. There are two sizes: one is a backpack and the other is a rolling
duffle bag with a retractable handle.Both are packed with great-tasting, nutritionally
dense dehydrated food. Simply add water and you’ll have a meal to rival
any home-cooked dinner. Plus, you’ll get all kinds of tools and supplies
to help you survive just about any kind of survival situation.The Rolling Duffle
Bag is by far the best value. It provides enough food and supplies to last one
person for two whole weeks... or two people for one week. You get 44 servings
of food, and dozens of supplies that you’ll find indispensable while you’re
away from your home.
These supplies could come in quite handy in an emergency survival situation.
If you are married or have kids, you may want to have these supplies as part
of your evacuation survival kit. In fact, you might even want to get one rolling
duffle and one backpack as well. Or perhaps even two rolling duffle bags. It
really depends on how many people are in your family and how much food and supplies
you will need.If, on the other hand, you are single... or you feel like the
increased portability of the backpack would be an advantage to you... then the
backpack may be a better choice. When
It Comes Time to Get Out of Dodge, You Need To Be Able To “Grab And Go!”
In an emergency, time is a luxury most of us won’t have. That’s why
you need to always be ready to run out the front door... without looking back.And
just imagine how much better you’d feel if you could grab the My Evac Pack
out of the hall closet as you dash out of your house. Even better, imagine being
able to grab your car keys and speeding off, knowing that your My Evac Pack
was already loaded in the trunk, ready to go.With the right preparation and
planning, you could get the heck out of dodge feeling prepared and ready to
face the next two weeks with at least a measure of security and confidence that
you could make it on your own.Emergencies You May Experience And How To Be PreparedBlizzards
- Every year, blizzards hit dozens of norther states, from as far west as Washington
to as far east as Maine. Most deaths caused by blizzards happen when people
get stranded in their cars. Wouldn’t it be smart to have an Evac Pack in
your car all winter long, just in case?
Car Breakdown - Imagine being stranded on the side of the road, outside the
range of cell phone towers. (There are many such places in Utah, Arizona, and
Nevada.) As you wait for hours, an Evac Pack could provide you with water, nourishment,
and even warmth.
Civil Unrest - Riots and outright revolts have erupted in Europe and South America
as more governments implement austerity measures to help balance their budgets.
How long until we see civil unrest in the U.S.? Nobody knows, but when it happens,
you’ll want to be able to grab your Evac Pack and leave, if necessary.
Earthquakes - Every year, there are about 6 earthquakes in the U.S. that register
a 6.0 or higher on the Richter scale. One of those is usually a 7.0 or higher,
which can cause major damage. And while earthquakes can sometimes hit suddenly,
an Evac Pack could help you get through the aftermath.
Floods - During 2010, Tennessee experienced some of the worst flooding in the
state’s history. The flood waters hit hard and fast. Some were able to
evacuate; others were stranded. Either way, an Evac Pack would have been a valuable
asset for many of the people living in the flood zones of Tennessee.
Forest Fires - Here’s what you need to know about forest fires. They are
always unexpected, and when one starts, it can move fast. For people whose homes
are threatened, there is usually very little time to prepare. But with an Evac
Pack safely stored in your car, you’d be guaranteed of having basic survival
materials in case of sudden evacuation.
Hurricanes - Do you remember Hurricanes Katrina and Rita? Do you remember the
massive lines of traffic trying to get out of the city? Many of the people who
got stuck simply took too long to flee. An Evac Pack will improve your response
time so you can get out -- and get safe -- before everybody else does.
Off-Road Accident - You’re pushing your jeep over rocks and up steep trails
when all of a sudden you roll. Everybody is safe except for minor scratches
and bruises, but you’re now well off the trail and nobody in sight to help
you. There is no cell phone signal. An Evac Pack tucked in the back of your
off-road vehicle could keep you warm and buy you enough time to get help.An
Investment Every “American” Should MakeFortunately, My Evac Pack is
quite affordable, especially when you consider that it could save your life
and the lives of your immediate family members.It would take days (or even weeks!)
to assemble all of the materials in this kit. That's if you had the time to
do all the research. But the fact is, most of us simply don't have the time.
So we've done all the leg work for you. All the running around. All the testing.
And, if you did put together your own kit, you would probably spend upward of
$350.00 to assemble your own duffle bag kit. (One person told us it would take
$600.00) The best value is the rolling duffle bag with the retractable handle.
You can get one for your family for just $239. And the backpack is still an
excellent value. It is only $179.And as you know, all of us here at Solutions
From Science take great pride in the products we offer. We want to make sure
you are totally satisfied with your purchase, which is why we are offering a
full 1-Year Guarantee on the My Evac Pack products. Store it in a hall closet,
or your garage, or even in your car.
Then
if for any reason during the next year you are not totally thrilled with your
purchase (and enjoying the peace of mind such an emergency evacuation kit gives
you), then simply return the whole thing to us for a prompt refund of your money,
minus shipping costs. Remember: You can’t predict when or where an emergency
will strike. The people in California who had a fireball rip through their neighborhood
never would have imagined such an event, not in a thousand years. And the citizens
of Ecuador probably never imagined they would personally witness a widespread
police rebellion and the sudden implementation of martial law .But these things
happen, often when you least expect it. And while you can’t predict an
emergency, you can most certainly prepare for it. I sincerely hope you will
make a wise investment and get prepared starting today.
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StormSafe
Storms can happen anywhere at anytime of the year and are the most frequent
emergencies affecting Victorians. Storms can be accompanied by torrential rain,
strong winds, large hailstones and lightning. Storms may result in flash flooding,
un roof buildings, damage trees and powerlines and can pose a significant safety
risk to people, animals, households and businesses. Recent storms have resulted
in hundreds of millions of dollars in damage.
Better StormSafe than Sorry - You can prepare now
Develop a home or business emergency plan
Assemble an emergency kit
Clean your gutters, downpipes and drains and ensure they are in good order and
not blocked.
Trim over hanging branches
Make sure your roof is in good repair
Tidy your yard and veranda to ensure unsecured items do not become potential
missiles
Resource Material:There is a range of resource material available, both listed
below for download or
available by contacting your local VICSES, view the Contact Us area for
contact information. Emergency Tool Kit
Home Emergency Plan
StormSafe information brochure
EARTH QUAKES
An
earthquake is the shaking and vibration of the surface of the earth caused by
underground movement along an earthquake fault. Earthquake magnitude is measured
using the Richter scale.There is no accepted method to predict earthquakes,
however, some regions are more prone to earthquakes than others due to their
location in proximately to earthquake faults.Unlike other countries such as
Japan, New Zealand and Indonesia, Australia does not lie in close proximity
to a tectonic plate boundary where large earthquakes can occur. However, communities
in Australia can still experience damaging and deadly earthquakes. For example,
the Newcastle 1989 earthquake in which 13 people died and a further 160 were
injured. This earthquake measured 5.6 on the Richter scale.Be Prepared
Know your local area, particularly if there is a history of earthquakes.
Have an emergency kit and plan. Ensure the kit contains a battery operated radio,
torch and spare batteries.
Keep a list of emergency numbers handy. If an earthquake occurs If inside DROP
COVER and HOLD ON Take cover under a sturdy desk, table or bench, or against
an inside wall and hold on.
If there is no desk or table near you, cover your face and head with your arms
and crouch in an inside corner of the building.
Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could
fall, such as lighting fixtures and furniture.
If you are in bed when an earthquake strikes stay there. Hold on and protect
your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy light fixture. In that
case, move to the nearest safe place.
Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Most injuries
during earthquakes occur when people are hit by falling objects while entering
or leaving buildings.
Be aware that electricity may go out.
Do not use elevators. If you are outdoors: Stay there
Move away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and powerlines
If in a vehicle:
Stop in an open area and listen to your car radio for adviceAfter an EarthquakeExpect
aftershocks
Keep your radio tuned to local media
Keep an active watch for hazards and check for injuries or damage
Check for cracks and damage in roof, walls and chimneys
Avoid driving unless for an emergency – don’t go sightseeing
If damage is evident switch off electricity, gas and water and evacuate the
building
Stay clear of fallen powerlines
Stay calm and help others if possible
After
the Flood
Flood dangers do not end when the water begins to recede:
Keep
listening to local radio stations
Don’t return home until authorities indicate that it is safe to do so
At
your home or business:
Keep
the electricity off until checked by an electrician
When entering the building, use a torch to light your way
Never use matches, cigarette lighters or any other naked flame as there may
be flammable gas trapped inside
As floodwaters pick up sewage and chemicals from the surrounding community,
dispose of any food or medication that it may have contacted
Clean your home straight away to ensure good health
Boil all drinking water until authorities indicate that the water supply is
safe
Take numerous photographs of all damage for insurance
Have all electrical items that got wet professionally tested prior to use
Have gas appliances inspected and cleaned to prevent a gas explosion or fireThe
Department of Human Services is a valuable source of information for post flood
recovery information.
Review
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/environment/emergency_mgmnt/flood_hazards.htm or
contact your nearest DHS office for a series of detailed fact sheets on how
to recover from floods.
Available
fact sheets include:
Boil Drinking Water - Flood Areas
Steps to Check on Wall Insulation
Control of Mould and Fungal Growth in and Under Flooded Houses
Flood Action Guide
Mosquito Prevention Should Start Now
Repainting After Flood Damage
Repairing Flood Damaged Buildings
Possible Water Damage to Internal Wall Linings
Tsunami
are a series of waves generated by any of the following:
Vertical movement of the sea floor as the result of a
large earthquake
Submarine or coastal volcanic eruptions
Meteor impacts
Coastal landslides and slumps, either land-based or submarineThe coast of Victoria
has been affected by tsunami before. The largest tsunami to affect Victoria
in recent times occurred in May 1960 after a 9.5 magnitude earthquake in Chile.
The following quote provides some indication of the effects of the tsunami on
the Victorian coastline.“Salmon spotting pilot Dick Ritchie yesterday saw
Three Mile Beach, Wilson’s Promontory “disappear” while he was
flying over it. ‘I usually land on this beach – but it seemed to be
under several feet of water’ he said. ‘ But inside a minute and a
half while I flew over it, the water rushed 200 yards out. I first noticed it
at 11am. The whole coastal area was disturbed for most of the day. I saw a lagoon
nearly a mile by half a mile wide near Port Albany empty one minute, completely
full the next, then empty again. Swirling sand and weeds were everywhere. I
thought I was seeing things’ The Lakes Entrance Harbour Master said the
freak tides had turned the lakes northern arm into a “vacuum”. He
said the Lakes Entrance old timers described it as the fastest moving tide in
memory. ‘Water came rushing in at a terrific rate – then bored out
just as fast’ he said. ‘It gouged three feet of sand away from the
pier piles. Marine growth on the bottom was ripped out, and travelled along
at three or four miles an hour.’”Sydney Morning Herald May 1960Tsunami
WarningsThe Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre provides a tsunami warning
service for Australia. The Bureau of Meteorology and Geoscience Australia operate
the Joint Australian Tsunami Warning CentreFor the latest tsunami warnings call
1300TSUNAMI (1300 878 6264) or visit the Bureau’s website www.bom.gov.au/tsunamiMarine
and immediate foreshore threat Depending on the level of threat determined by
the Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre the Bureau of Meteorology may issue
a tsunami warning (via the radio, television, 1300TSUNAMI, or the Bureau’s
website www.bom.gov.au/tsunami) restricted to the marine environment and immediate
foreshore area for parts of the Victorian coastline. You will be advised to:
Get out of the water and move away from the immediate waters’s edge of
harbours, coastal estuaries, rock platforms and beaches.
Return any boats in harbours, estuaries and in shallow coastal water to shore,
then secure your boat and move away from the waterfront.
Move vessels already at sea to deep water well offshore and remain there until
further advised.
Don’t go to the coast or headlands to watch the tsunami.
Listen to the media for further information and follow the advice of emergency
services.
Check that your neighbours have received this advice.Land inundation threatIf
there is a possibility of more serious inundation of coastal land, the Joint
Australian Tsunami Warning Centre may extend the tsunami warning for the marine
environment and immediate foreshore to a tsunami warning for more extensive
land inundation. Advice on the appropriate response is determined in consultation
with VICSES. If necessary the evacuation of low-lying coastal areas may be required.
You will be advised to:Take only essential items that you can carry including
important papers, family photographs and medical needs.
Go to higher ground or inland. Move away from all beaches and the water’s
edge of harbours and coastal estuaries.
Walk to safety if possible to avoid traffic jams.
Take shelter in the upper storey of a sturdy brick or concrete multi-storey
building if you cannot leave the area.It is important that you follow advice
contained in warnings Prepare
NowYou can prepare for tsunami:If you live or regularly visit the coast, get
to know the tsunami history and the flood prone areas of your community.
Know the nearest high ground and the safest routes to it.
Keep our family emergency kit up to date and know where it is.
Heed natural warnings – earthquakes, rumbling or sudden changes in the
behaviour of coastal seas can all be signs of an approaching tsunami.
Strong
quake strikes devastated Japan
A house damaged in last month's disaster stands amid debris in the town of Minamisanriku
in Miyagi (AFP/Jiji Press)Related Story: Police search for bodies in Japan nuke
zone Related Story: Japan quake moved seabed 24 metres Related Story: Radiation
fears hit Japan's food exports Related Story: Japan stops water leaks from nuclear
plant A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has jolted Japan's Miyagi
prefecture, which was devastated by last month's deadly quake and tsunami.The
earthquake prompted Japanese authorities to warn that waves of up to 2 metres
could hit the shoreline, but the tsunami warning was later cancelled.Buildings
shook across the region and in Tokyo the quake was felt for as long as a minute.
The strong aftershock cut electricity in some northern towns, including at the
Onagawa nuclear plant. Workers at the stricken Fukushima plant were also evacuated
but they have since reported no new problems.Local police said there were many
emergency calls about injured people, fires and gas leaks.The National Police
Agency says seven people have been reported injured so far in Iwate, Akita,
Yamagata and Fukushima prefectures.Today marks four weeks since a massive 9.0
quake and subsequent tsunami savaged Japan's north, killing 12,608 people with
a further 15,073 listed as missing.Nearly 160,000 people are still sheltered
in emergency facilities.The evacuation order at the Fukushima plant came less
than 24 hours after workers began pumping nitrogen into reactor No. 1, where
engineers were concerned a build-up of hydrogen might react with oxygen to cause
an explosion.Work at the plant was remotely controlled and was continuing, plant
operator Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) said. A nuclear safety agency official
told reporters there were no abnormal readings at the plant's monitoring posts,
adding "we have not seen any problem... with regard to the injection of
nitrogen".The tremor hit at 11:32pm (local time) with an offshore epicentre
66 kilometres east of Sendai and a depth of 49 kilometres, the USGS said.Japan's
meteorological agency says the tremor was one of around 400 aftershocks to have
rocked the country since the March 11 tremor.
EXTREME
EMERGENCY KIT
Earthquake,
tsunami, tornado, hurricane, social unrest, forced evacuation or any extreme
situation could require you to leave your home in minutes.
Will you get out with just the clothes on your back and become dependent on
GOVT or do you have a plan? What would you take with you if you had to evacuate
in minutes?
In
these uncertain times, every family needs an Extreme Emergency Kit. It could
save your life and it will give you peace of mind knowing that you and your
family are ready for anything.
Extreme Emergency
Kit Contents:
Compact Cooking Stove (fuel not included)
2 - Water Filtration Systems (Can filter up to 200 gallons of water each)
Crank Flashlight plus Radio/Cell phone charger
Solar Charger
1 Large Spoon and 4 Small Spoons
Survival Knife with sheath
Pocket Knife
2 - Glow Sticks
2 - Safety Vests
2 Pair Leather Gloves
Hammer/Axe Utility Tool
2 qt. Stainless Steel Pot with Lid
4 - 8 oz. Cups
Water Proof Matches and Flint Fire Starter
First-Aid Kit (81 pieces)
Compass/Whistle/Thermometer
4 - N95 Masks
Duct Tape
Plastic Sheeting
2 - Nylon Ropes (20 feet each)
2 - Tube Tents
Hygiene Kit (4 tooth brushes, toothpaste, soap)
Toilet Paper
Food: 64 one-cup servings or enough food to serve more than three 2-cup meals
per day, for 2 adults, for 5 days.
8 servings - Cheesy Chicken Casserole
12 servings - Tortilla Soup
12 servings - Creamy Potato Soup
8 servings - Corn Chowder
16 servings - Granola
8 servings - Dried Tropical Fruit
1 bottle Life Caps (30 ct.) World's first survival pill
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Wind Turbine - latest model MG4532 with higher output
A
serious wind turbine at a break through price!! Wind powered generator that
is not a toy, but gives serious power!
This is a true gift of modern technology - a Wind Mill generator that gives
you 300 to 500 watts, at 24 volts. (or 12 volt)
The
unit features a 3 phase permanent magnet alternator with a serious 1.5 metre
diameter blade rotor.
The blades are fibreglass and very rigid.
The unit will withstand wind speeds of 40m/sec (144km/hr).
All mechanical components are either cast steel or aluminium.
The unit has a 28V output which will charge a 24V battery bank.
Some skill is required in construction e.g. concreting, mechanical assembly
and rigging.
The unit is made in China clearly for remote area application.
Alas, the instructions are woeful but assembly is straightforward.
Wind
turbines provide far, far more power per $ - provided you have wind.
Most places however, have some wind over a 24 hour period.
If you have been looking for a decent wind generator but have been scared off
by the price than this product is for you.
Note: The product is supplied in wooden crates, with a combined weight of 17kg.
Always
at the forefront of alternative energy technology, we’re pleased to offer
this new of wind turbine generator.
Up to 500W of power for those who want to generate some serious power.
This
unit has a 3-phase permanent magnet alternator, external regulator box and simple
flat style blades.
These two models are perfect for those with a lot of space between themselves
and the neighbours, or where a long cable run is needed from the generator head
to the battery bank.
The 500W unit also features slip rings on the generator head to avoid cable
breakages.
They
feature moulded, compact, efficient blade design, is lightweight, has neodymium
magnets, and the charge controller built into generator head.
They also feature slip rings to avoid cable breakage.
These 300W units will start spinning at just 2.5m/s wind speed, and will produce
their rated power at 12m/s (max power 500W at 15m/s).
Available in 12V and 24V outputs, all parts fit into one box weighing just 17kg
- making it convenient to transport.
All
wind generator models are supplied without mounting tower and associated mounting
hardware.
Please specify under "special instructions" if you wish to order 12
volt or 24 volt model.
MG4530
- 300W 12VDC and MG4532 - 300W 24VDC
• Rated Power: 300W
• Max Power: 500W
• Output Voltage: 12Vdc or 24VDC
• Start-up wind Speed: 2.5m/s
• Rated Wind Speed: 12m/s
• Max Wind Speed: 40m/s
• Rotor Diameter: 1.5m
• No of Blades: 3
• Blade Material: ABS
• Recommended Tower Height: 6m
• Shipping Cartons: 900x400x200 - 17kg total
• Included: generator, blades, tail, hub, nose cone
SPARE
PARTS
• MG-4534 Set of 3 Spare Blades suit MG-4530/MG-4532
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Wind Generator 500-600 Watts
500W
24VDC Wind Turbine
MG4540
Always
at the forefront of alternative energy technology, we are pleased to offer this
new range of wind turbine generators.
As well as the 200W model we have a super-compact 300W version, and a big 500W
unit for those who want to generate some serious power.
The
200W and 500W units share the same operational and design features, with their
3-phase permanent magnet alternator, external regulator box and simple flat
style blades.
These two models are perfect for those with a lot of space between themselves
and the neighbours, or where a long cable run is needed from the generator head
to the battery bank.
The 500W unit also features slip rings on the generator head to avoid cable
breakages.
The
compact 300W units are a technological step up from the other two models.
They feature moulded, compact, efficient blade design, is lightweight, has neodymium
magnets, and the charge controller built into generator head.
They also feature slip rings to avoid cable breakage.
These 300W units will start spinning at just 2.5m/s wind speed, and will produce
their rated power at 12m/s (max power 500W at 15m/s).
Available in 12V and 24V outputs, all parts fit into one box weighing just 17kg
- making it convenient to transport.
NOTE: All wind generator models are supplied without mounting tower and associated
mounting hardware. And this model number relates to the 24 volt model.
Warning:
These wind generators are designed for permanent terrestrial installation only.
MG4540
- 500W 24V
• Rated Power: 500W
• Max Power: 600W
• Output Voltage: 3-phase AC from generator, 24Vdc from rectifier/controller
• Start-up wind Speed: 3m/s
• Rated Wind Speed: 12m/s
• Max Wind Speed: 40m/s
• Rotor Diameter: 2.5m
• No of Blades: 3
• Blade Material: Fibreglass
• Recommended Pole Height: 6m
• Shipping Cartons: box 1 - 1300x150x150 = 9kg, box 2 - 700x390x200 = 25kg.
TOTAL 34kg
• Included: generator, blades, tail, hub, nose cone, charge controller
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SOLAR BATTERIES
FEDERAL introduces a battery second to none for the most demanding applications.
Our premium gelled electrolyte batteries provide reliable starting amps for
MARINE and COMMERCIAL applications whilst being used primarily as a dependable
maintenance free power supply for float and deep cycle service.
FEATURES INCLUDE: Gelled electrolyte Value regulated Sealed recombinant construction
Heavy duty tank formed plates Calcium/copper lead alloy grids Premium glass
mat separators A self discharge rate of less than 2% per month
BENEFITS:
Minimises the effects of severe vibration Spill proof and leakproof Fit
and Forget (with proper charging) in hard to reach locations* and near sensitive
equipment. *even works under water
Eliminates ultra deep discharges and acid stratification damage Minimises palte
shedding thereby improving cycle life Prevents mossing or short circuits around
plate edges Provides quick recharge recovery Combine to provide a battery giving
maximum durability,
power and life.
Todays right answer for marine starting, trolling, golf buggies and cars, wheelchairs,
EV¹s, emergency lighting, UPS and many other Deep Cycle and Float service
applications.
ALL RATINGS
ARE AFTER 15 CYCLES AND CONFORM TO B.C.I. SPECIFICATIONS. *NOMINAL.
IMPORTANT CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS: WARRANTY VOID IF OPENED OR IMPROPERLY CHARGED.
Constant under or overcharging will damage any battery and shorten its life!
Use a good constant potential, voltage-regulated charger.
For 12-volt, batteries, charge to at least 13.8 volts but no more than 14.1
volts at 68°F (20°C).
For 6-volt batteries, charge to at least 6.9 volts but no more than 7.05 volts
at 68°F (20°C).
Do not charge in a sealed container.
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The $200 Solar Panel: a Hands-On Review
Want
to go solar on a budget, but don't know where to start? You should read this:
My
name is Larry Gilley, and I'm a construction engineer from San Mateo, California.
In
2009 I went from being completely dependant on the electric company, to total
energy freedom - all, in 3 short months.
How
did I do it? It wasn't easy, but it sure was cheap!
Because I sure didn't pay the $2000 retail price for your usual solar panel.
In fact, I built my own panels - for a fraction of what you'd expect.
Luckily, you can do it the easy way.
The challenge:
As
silly as it may sound.. my top challenge was finding a DIY guide that doesn't
suck.
There are tons of guides out there all claiming to show you how to build the
ultimate solar panel.
Buyer beware! Only a handful actually work.
Of them, just a few are really worth it. You can find my review below.
My results:
My
first panel was a disaster, and so was my second.Fortunately, by the third attempt
I had already bought a really good course that made it all a lot easier. (with
it, I built the panel you see on the right)
First
month results: cut my electric bill by 10%. I was as happy as a little child!
Second
month: slashed my electricity bill a further 50% - up to an amazing 60%.
Third
month - got off the grid entirely. Haven't paid a dime on electricity ever since.
I
reviewed 11 Home Energy Kits. Only 3 Met My Criteria:
•Sizeable Power Savings - 60% more power efficiency
•Easy Setup - in only a few hours, even for novices
•Affordable Set-Up Cost (well under $200)
Still
the best Home Energy Kit in 2010..."Home Made Energy
I'll start with the cons because there aren't too many.
1. It could be a bit overwhelming for the new user.
While other training series brush off the fundamentals... HomeMadeEnergy dedicates
eight videos to solar panel essentials.
You might find this boring (I did) but it's for the best. I wouldn't have gotten
off the grid if it wasn't for this info.
2. The price. At $97, HomeMadeEnergy costs more than twice than the other guides
in this review. And rightfully so.
Now for the pros:
- There are 15 videos in the training series, and I guess you can't ask for
anything more "step by step" than this.
I was a complete newbie and still managed to build a perfect panel. -
Workbook is really well laid out.
You get a complete list of tools and supplies... plus a really neat way to get
PV cells for free (I built an $80 panel following that particular tip!)
- It's probably the most complete solar training course I've read... and at
the same time, the easiest to follow.
I only watched the solar panel walkthrough videos once - enough to build me
a nice, high-yield panel.
May 2010 Update: there is now a promotion running on the site, and it is temporarily
available for $49 instead of $97.
I recommend you get it now before they hike up the price again.
The Verdict: Fast and easy setup; works for complete novices; proven power savings
of up to 100% - our top pickRisk free: HME offers a 56 day money back guarantee
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GOAT
MEAT
Goat meat is a very mild, tender red meat. It is a healthier alternative to
beef due to its much lower fat and cholesterol content. In fact, the nutritional
value of goat meat is very comparable to chicken while giving you beef-like
consistency and flavor.
Just about any goat can be used for meat.
Goat owners who raise goats for milk production often have kids born each year
that they can’t keep, in order to control the size of their herds, and
they can either sell them or use them as a meat source.
Dairy goats are popular because the meat is typically even softer and milder
than the common meat goat breeds.
In fact, many meat goat herds incorporate dairy goats into a crossbreeding program
to promote more tender meat, while maintaining the size and growth speed of
the meat breeds.
Nubians are a popular choice with those who prefer crossbreds, and in many cases
the Nubian/meat breed cross also does well on the dairy side of the equation
for homesteaders who want both milk and meat production.
The following chart from the USDA Nutrient Database showcases just how valuable
goat meat is from a nutritional standpoint.
For
purebred meat production, or as a base for the dairy/meat cross, there are three
standout breeds that are easy to find in the American market.
Courtesy of OFF THE GRID NEWS read more on their web site.
http://www.offthegridnews.com/
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SAGE HEALTH BENEFITS
Sage,
originally from the Mediterranean regions, now grows around the world in more
than 2000 species. Israel alone has 24 different species of the plant.
It has been cultivated to flavor foods and for its many medicinal properties—among
them, use as an astringent, stimulant, nervine agent, diuretic, expectorant,
memory booster, anxiety reliever, anti-microbial, and as an antioxidant.
It will also ease joint pain, menopausal symptoms, abdominal troubles, sore
throat, mouth ulcers, cuts, sprains, swelling, and impaired digestion.
Applications
Teas and Infusions
Tea of equal parts sage and chamomile makes a good mouth rinse for mouth sores,
mouth ulcers, and a great gargle for sore throats.
Mixing equal parts of sage tea and apple cider vinegar with 1 teaspoon sea salt
is used for gargling.
Soaking a cloth in hot sage tea makes a great compress. Applied to the head,
it can relieve headaches. Placed on the abdomen, it can ease cramps, gas, and
general intestinal and digestive discomforts. Wrapping a compress around strains
and sprains reduces swelling and discomfort.
Applied to insect bites, it can reduce itching and swelling.
A cold infusion of sage, without lemon and sugar, can be used as a lotion for
skin abrasions and ulcers.
It has also been used to color hair, like henna, when used over the whole head
and scalp.
And taken internally, it can keep the hair from graying.
An infusion of sage can boost the memory and stimulate or alert the senses.
After taking sage tea, there is some warming sensation in the body.
Fresh leaves and or small twigs
Chewing fresh leaves can freshen the breath. Chewing the twig ends will prepare
them for use as a primitive toothbrush, and rubbing the gums can strengthen
them.
Using this toothbrush can prevent cavities naturally without the harmful side
effects of fluoride.
Dried leaf powder and oil
A poultice of sage powder applied to joints relieves pain.
One
to three drops of sage oil can be used to break up accumulated mucous and as
an expectorant to expel it from the respiratory tract.
It can be used as an aromatherapy in lung disorders and sinusitis.
Crush the leaves with your fingers and place in boiling water in a wide pan.
Inhale the vapors to obtain the benefits for your upper respiratory tract.
The strained tea can also be used in vaporizers for inhalation.
Sage oil in excess has the ability to bring on seizures, like that of nutmeg
and absinthe essential oils.
Intoxication and giddiness follow if it is smelled for too long a time.
Digestive System
Used as a condiment, sage can stimulate the appetite in those with indigestion.
It can relieve liver disorders, typhoid fever, excess bile secretions, and bleeding
ulcers in the digestive tract that may cause vomiting.
Musculoskeletal Disorders
It can be used to relieve joint pain.
Women’s Health
Sage can be used to stimulate menstrual bleeding when taken as a hot tea.
Cold sage tea can be used to stop night sweats during menopause.
It is also greatly useful for treating other symptoms of menopause, such as
hot flashes, insomnia, dizziness, headaches, and heart palpitations.
This suggests that sage may have some estrogenic biochemical.
Cold tea of sage used by a mother while weaning her child can help stop the
milk flow.
This can be useful when trying to encourage the eating of solid food with babies.
It is better to avoid sage during pregnancy.
Don’t take cold tea while nursing as it may interfere with milk production.
Used during the post-partum period, it may help with discharging the lochia
quickly.
Urinary Disorders
Sage has been used as a diuretic and as treatment for bladder and kidney infections
and other disorders such as renal calculi.
Memory Booster
Tests were conducted on 44 people to see if there was a significant difference
in their word recall.
Of those tested, the ones who had used sage received better scores.
Potential as an aid to Alzheimer’s patients
Those who suffer from Alzheimer’s have a deficiency of neurochemicals.
Those neurochemicals can be boosted by using sage preparations.
Studies are still being done in this area to see if there may be an approved
treatment found in this herb for such mental disturbances and other forms of
dementia.
Herbal Teas
Basic Tea
Hot tea [herbal infusion for drinking] is made by bringing water to boil and
pouring it over the leaves, letting it steep for a time before consuming. Typical
ratio for sage tea is 1 pint of boiling water poured over 1 Oz of dried leaves.
Courtesy
of OFF THE GRID NEWS read more on their web site.
http://www.offthegridnews.com/
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POWER SOURCE 1800
If you’d like to have access to unlimited off-the-grid electricity… or you just want to be prepared in the case of brown-outs, blackouts, or the total failure of our aging power grid due to an EMP attack, then you need to get a solar-powered backup generator pronto. Right now, Solutions from Science offers three different portable solar backup generators, depending on your needs. These solar backups can be used to power lights, appliances, phones, radios, televisions… basically any electrically operated device. The best part: Once you have one of these solar backup generators, you’ll have unlimited FREE electricity for the rest of your life! (Financing options available.)
Solar Powered Backup
System Provides Instant Electrical Power In Any Outage Or Disaster. Even Better…
Backup Kit Produces An Endless Supply Of Electricity For Free!
There is now a completely portable (and ultra-high efficient) solar power generator
which produces up to 1800 watts of household electricity on demand when you
need it most. News of this “solar backup generator” (it’s the
first “off-the-grid” breakthrough in 50 years) is spreading like wildfire
all across the country!Why?The answer is easy. You see, this solar generator
is extremely powerful and yet very simple to use. It produces continuous electricity
and runs with absolutely no noise whatsoever. It emits no fumes.
But the best part about the solar generator is that it…Generates Free Electricity!The
unit then stores the power for your use when you need it. We all face natural
disasters, with hurricanes, tornadoes, snow and ice storms cutting off electrical
power to millions of Americans each year.
Then there are man-made disasters and outages. Blackouts and rolling brownouts
are becoming common in many parts of the United States as our politicians herd
us off into third-world status. And never forget the possibility of a terrorist
attack directed at a few of our nation’s power plants. Since the nation’s
power grids are all “connected,” crippling one plant starts a cascading
downward spiral of darkness. Your neighbors will be clueless when it finally
does happen, expecting the government to “do something” to get their
precious cable TV back on. The truth is, we are extremely vulnerable to all
kinds of meltdowns that can create temporary or even permanent electrical outages.
That’s why if you are one of the few Americans that have eyes to see and
ears to hear with respect to the hard times ahead. In fact, you can also expect
rising electrical rates very soon, as promised by the new administration. That's
why you need to…Have A Backup System In Place!The Solar generator kit consists
of three main components which work together to create a very efficient home
power plant. The massive “generator-backup”, the high efficiency solar
panel, and the charge controller. In fact, when you compare a solar generator
to a gas generator, the difference is pretty remarkable. Here’s why. First,
gas generators make an incredible amount of racket… if you can even get
them started. I say that because in this part of the country (Northern Illinois),
the time of year we are likely to lose our electricity is in the winter, during
an ice or snow storm. Generally the wind breaks the power lines, which get covered
with ice and snow. Typically, when you lose power here, you go to the garage,
roll out the generator and start pulling the cord. You pull and pull some more,
all because your generator has been sitting in the cold and the carburetor is
playing hard to get. This is not a lot of fun in the dark.Another reason to
avoid gas generators is that you just can’t run one in your house. The
fumes from a gas generator force you to run it outside and rely on a lot of
cords coming through windows or doors to bring the power inside. Again, this
is assuming you can get your gas generator started in the first place. But the
number one reason you don’t want to be caught in a time of crisis with
a gas generator is… Gas Stations Can’t Pump Gas Without Electricity!Yes.
It’s true. When the power goes out, you’re left with whatever gas
you have on hand because the gas station pumps all run on electricity. A few
gallons stored in a gas can means a little electricity for a little while, then
it’s quickly back to black.Look… I could go on and on about life without
electricity and what nightmare gas generators can be. But here’s the bottom
line. Solutions From Science is offering an amazing power generating system
that can provide plenty of electrical power in the event of an outage or emergency.
And the best part is that you can have the power safely in your house.
It’s the perfect emergency backup for troubled times at any location.
When the lights do go out at your house…
you’ll be darn glad you didn’t hesitate. And, Solutions From Science
can put one of these “backup” Solar Generators in your hands very
quickly and affordably so you’ll be prepared in any crisis that comes down
the road.
A True Breakthrough In Home Power Generation!Let me try to explain the features
and benefits of our Solar Generator as simply as possible.
If I could bring one over to your house and let you start plugging in appliances,
you would immediately understand what all the fuss is about.
But I can’t do that. Here are some of the reasons you’ll want a solar
generator:
1)Maximum power in minimum time. – I cannot emphasize this enough. The
solar generator can be set up in just a few minutes. Then, all you have to do
is start plugging things in. It will run both AC & DC appliances anywhere…
anytime
2)Back up power when you need it most - It’s called a “solar backup”
because it’s designed to come to your rescue when power trouble starts
and your lights go out. Run a small refrigerator (high efficient ones are best)
to keep your food from going bad or even run a sump pump in the basement if
you have to get rid of excess water.
3)Portable Power - If the going ever gets too tough where you are and you decide
to “get the heck out of dodge,” you simply throw it in the car and
take off to a safer destination, knowing you have power wherever you go.
4)Replaces gas generators - No noise, no fumes, no maintenance and most importantly…
no fuel required. Simply roll it to whatever location needs the power and start
plugging in appliances. It has a massive maintenance-free battery as well as
an indestructible outer case. (It weighs about 65 pounds.) It’s a solid
piece of equipment that will last a lifetime
5)Generates permanent power - The unit provides 1800 watts of electricity at
peak power. That’s enough to run many appliances in your house. The unit
stores power and makes it available when you need it. The generator is recharged
constantly by the sun allowing you to use the system and charging it at the
same time. Many users choose to keep appliances plugged in permanently to reduce
electrical costs and help pay for the unit
6)Multiple uses - You can use your solar backup to run essential appliances
when emergencies arise. You can recharge phones; run shortwave radios, televisions,
lights, fire place or furnace fans, as well as computers and printers. Plus,
if you need to work in the woods at the cabin or in a boat, you can use the
solar backup to run power tools, trimmers, blowers and coffee makers.
7)Plug and play means instant power - The emergency backup system comes ready
to go. Just start plugging in your favorite household essentials...
8)Life-Saving PowerWhen you need it most - Great for powering aquariums, CPAP
machines, small refrigerators/freezers, alarm clocks, security systems, whatever
you need to live comfortably when the power goes out.
9) Emergency Backup Powerfor Communications - Access the latest weather changes
even when the rest of the neighborhood looses power. Powers AM/FM radios, televisions,
shortwave radios, cell phones, computers, and other telecommunication devices.
You’ll feel a whole lot safer knowing you have a solar generator when the
unexpected occurs.
It could be in a storm, riot or meltdown.
http://www.mysolarbackup.com/
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SOLAR PANELS
Watch video at:
Around $6,500
This Portable Solar Power System can be carried during events where high power,
high energy density, and minimal weight are critical.
The system can provide power for a variety of portable electronic devices that
collectively require 12 volts DC up to 100 amps/1250 watts, 120 volts AC up
to 1250 watts, and can recharge itself in sunlight using the included solar
panels.
If the power
draw of your electronic device is 200 watts, the battery will last 6.4 hours,
in the absence of incoming solar power, before it must be recharged.
The system is controlled by a 120-amp main circuit breaker that also acts as
a main on-off switch.
The battery assembly, protective circuitry boards, solar charge controller,
power inverter, battery monitor, wiring, power distribution, breaker block,
and accessories are housed inside a waterproof, dustproof, crushproof protective
hard case.
The solar panels and AC charger remain outside of the hard case. 12-volt DC
power is accessible via two female cigarette lighter sockets and a pair of remote
battery terminals, all of which are implanted in the walls of the hard case.
Each cigarette lighter socket is protected against over-current by a 15-amp
circuit breaker.
LFP100 includes:
Battery - a rechargeable,
12.8-volt, 100 amp-hour lithium iron phosphate battery pack that stores 1280
watt-hours of energy, and that will tolerate 3000 discharge-charge cycles. Protective
circuitry boards perform a balancing function on the individual cells of the
battery. The battery can be charged directly from the solar panels using the
solar charge controller and custom connector cables, or from the included smart,
20-amp, 100-240VAC-powered charger for when the grid is available;
Solar panels – two CE, FCC, and Std MIL 810F-certified, foldable 62-watt units in green jungle camouflage or tri-color desert camouflage that weigh 3.1 pounds each, that are connected in parallel by a Y-connector, and that will require approximately 16-17 hours of peak sunlight to completely recharge the battery if it is depleted. The dimensions of each solar panel in inches are 52.5 x 30 when deployed, and 14.5 x 8.5 x 1.4 when folded. The solar power input adapter is implanted into the side wall of the hard case;
Solar Charge Controller – sophisticated, programmable 15-amp unit that uses MPPT (maximum power point technology) to accelerate solar charging of the battery, comes with LED's that indicate a rough state of charge of the battery, and whether or not the battery is charging, and that has data download capability. Battery monitor -sophisticated device that provides digital LED readouts of battery voltage, charging and discharging data, time-to-go information, and other critical information;
Case – ATA
300, IP67, STANAG 4280, and DS 81-41 approved, waterproof, dust-proof, and crush-proof
hard case in black that measures 21.46 x 13.78 x 9.05 inches in external dimensions
(HPRC 2550W);Power Inverter -1250-watt continuous/3500-watt surge, 12VDC to
120VAC, modified sine wave unit that has two AC receptacles, and that is protected
against over-current by a 120-amp circuit breaker; AC-powered battery charger
- 20-amp unit that is configured specifically for 12.8-volt LFP battery packs,
and that will recharge the battery from empty to full in approximately 5.5-6
hours. The weight of the system, not including the solar panels and AC charger,
is 60 pounds.
The AC charger weighs 5 pounds. The two solar panels and cables weigh approximately
7 pounds. The charge controller is protected against over-current by a 25-amp
circuit breaker;
This Portable Solar
Power System can be carried during events where high energy density and minimal
weight are critical.
The system can power a variety of portable electronic devices that require 12
volts DC up to 15 amps/180 watts (for a short length of time), 100-120 volts
AC up to a continuous 80 watts, and can recharge itself in sunlight using the
included solar panel.
If the power draw on the battery is 40 watts, the battery will last approximately
3 hours in the absence of incoming solar power before it needs to be recharged.
The battery,
solar charge controller, inverter, AC charger, and cigarette lighter socket
adapter are enclosed in a durable carrying bag that can be carried by a handle.
The solar panel remains outside of the bag. 12VDC power is accessible via a
female cigarette lighter socket that is protected against short circuits and
overcurrent by the protective circuitry module of the battery assembly, and
by a 15-amp automobile ATC fuse.
Powerenz LFP10 includes:
Battery - a rechargeable,
12.8-volt, 10 amp-hour, 128 watt-hour, lithium iron phosphate battery pack that
will tolerate > 2000 discharge-charge cycles if it is discharged to 20% of
its initial charge capacity at a discharge current of 2 amps (0.2C). The protective
circuitry module protects the battery against over-charge, over-discharge, short
circuits, limits the maximum discharge current to 16 amps, and performs a balancing
function on the individual cells of the pack. The battery can be charged directly
from the solar panel via the solar charge controller, or via the AC-powered
charger when the grid is available;
Solar panel
- foldable 36-watt/2-amp unit in solid black (not the digital ACU camo that
is shown in the photograph) that weighs 3.4 pounds, measures 56.1 x 30.6 inches
unfolded, measures 15.4 x 5.9 x 1.6 inches folded, and that will require approximately
5.5 - 6 hours to completely recharge the battery if it is depleted. The power
output connector is a standard SAE twin-plug trailer connector to which a variety
of standard adapters and solar charge controllers may be linked with standard
polarity configuration;
Solar Charge
Controller - 5-amp/65-watt MPPT unit that is configured for 12.8-volt LiFePO4
batteries, that has a “resting” power consumption of 0.15 milliamps,
and that weighs 2.8 ounces. Because of the continuous, but small, baseline power
draw of the controller, the battery needs to be recharged every two to three
weeks in order to avoid complete drainage of the battery pack;
Inverter–
12-volt DC to 110-volt AC, 80 continuous watt (100W x 5 minutes; 160W momentary
surge), modified sine wave unit that plugs into the 12-volt female DC socket;
Carrying
bag – heavy-duty military tanker mechanic's tool bag in black or digital
desert/brown camouflage;
AC charger
- smart, worldwide, 3-amp charger that will accept 100-240VAC/50-60 Hz, that
plugs directly into the cigarette lighter socket adapter, and that will take
3.5-4 hours to completely recharge the battery.
The entire system
weighs 9.1 pounds. The AC-powered charger will not be needed when the system
is used off-grid. Leave the AC-powered charger behind, and the system weighs
8.4 pounds.
SOLAR SLING PACK
$AROUND $2500
The LFP17 Sling
Pack is the most advanced portable solar power system available in the world
today.
This silent, lightweight, portable solar power generator utilizes the finest
technology obtainable. Powerenz LFP17 takes advantage of Lithium Iron Phosphate
(LFP) battery chemistry which is manufactured using no toxic ingredients, will
not ignite or explode, weighs 40-50% less than lead acid batteries of comparable
charge capacity, and that will provide up to 3000 charge/discharge cycles before
it begins to lose its rated charge capacity.
If you discharge an AGM or Gel lead acid battery by 70% of its rated charge
capacity every day, you will need to replace the battery every 300-400 days
vs. every 3000 days when using the LFP battery in our system. That’s a
1000% increase in the lifespan of the battery…not to mention that this
occurs at half the weight! Powerenz LFP17 utilizes Maximum Power Point Technology
(MPPT) solar charging which optimizes the electronic relationship between solar
panel and battery. This can accelerate the rate at which your battery can be
solar-charged by up to 30% per day. Our solar charging systems are configured
specifically for our LFP series of portable solar power systems. This Portable
Solar Power System can be carried during events where high power, high energy
density and minimal weight are critical. Powerenz LFP20 can provide power for
a variety of portable electronic devices that require 12 volts DC up to 15 amps/180
watts, 120 volts AC up to 80 continuous watts, and that can recharge itself
in sunlight using the included solar panel. This system is best suited to provide
power for virtually all small portable electronic devices, such as cell and
satellite phones, communication radios, laptop computers, small battery chargers,
night vision systems, LED lighting fixtures, GPS’s, flashlights, and more.
The battery assembly, protective circuit boards, solar charge controller, power
inverter, wiring, breakers, and accessories are housed inside a water resistant,
tactical sling pack. One 36-watt solar panel can be stored in the backpack pocket.
Additional panels may be carried separately. 12-volt DC power is accessible
via a female cigarette lighter socket that is protected against over-current
by a 15-amp circuit breaker.The Powerenz LFP17 Sling Pack System includes: Battery-
rechargeable, 12.8-volt, 17 amp-hour, LFP battery pack that stores 217.6 watt-hours
of energy, and that will tolerate > 2000 discharge-charge cycles @ continuous
70% depth of discharge.
A protective circuitry board performs a balancing function on the individual
cells of the battery.
The battery can be charged directly from the solar panel using the solar charge
controller and custom connector cable, or from the included smart, 3-amp, worldwide
100-240VAC-powered charger for 12.8-volt LiFePO4 battery packs when the grid
is available.
The AC recharging time is 6.5 - 7 hours from empty to full. Solar panel –
CE and FCC-certified, foldable 36-watt unit in black, green woodland camouflage,
or standard army olive drab that weighs 4.3 pounds, and that will require approximately
7 hours of peak sunlight to completely recharge the battery if it is depleted.
The system can handle two of the 36-watt panels, or one 72-watt panel to decrease
the time that is required to solar recharge the battery.
The dimensions of the solar panel in inches are 41 x 31 when deployed, and 15.4
x 11.9 x 1.7 when folded.
The solar power input adapter is accessible from the interior of the backpack.
Solar Charge Controller –5-amp/65-watt MPPT unit that is configured for
12.8-volt LiFePO4 batteries, and that has a “resting” power consumption
of 0.125 milliamps.
Because of the continuous, but small, baseline power draw of the controller,
the battery needs to be recharged every 4-8 weeks in order to avoid complete
drainage of the battery pack; Backpack – 1000-Denier water and abrasion
resistant sling pack that includes: light-weight ballistic nylon fabric,
Teflon® fabric protector for grime resistance and easy maintenance, high
strength zippers and zipper tracks, UTX-Duraflex nylon buckles for low sound
closures, triple polyurethane coated for water resistance, high tensile strength
nylon webbing, high tensile strength composite nylon thread (stronger than ordinary
industry standard nylon thread), #AS-100 high grade closed-cell foam padding
material for superior shock protection, taped and finished internal seams, Paracord
zipper pulls, double stitched stress points, and Backtracked or "Box-and-X"
stitches for added strength.
Power Inverter - 12-volt DC to 110-volt AC, 80 continuous watt (100W x 5 minutes;
160W momentary surge), modified sine wave unit that plugs into the 12-volt female
DC socket.
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