Episode 22 Disaster Prep for the Worried Environmentalist

How You Can Save The World: Sustainable Living and Social Activism

Episode 22

Disaster Preparations for the Worried Environmentalist

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What’s this one all about?

Worried about a flood, a fire, an earthquake, a tornado or any other climate crisis related disaster coming to a neighborhood near you? Join me as I make quick work of getting ready for come what may! (Ok, maybe not THAT quick when you actually have to spend an afternoon doing it...but come on, just taking one measely afternoon to prepare yourself so you don't have to panic in an emergency situation is pretty quick!) Here in one handy dandy place is everything you need to read, print out, and squirrel away to protect yourself and your family in case of disaster.

I have tried to be as comprehensive in my amassing of info as I can be. I have tried to make this as easy a process for you to do as possible. If you can, take a look at all these links..make a few decisions. Put together some kits on your own, and buy a few add-ons. Be prepared. Don't kid yourself, the way things are going, you will be glad you listened to my eternal nagging.

SHOW TOPICS

• Fema must-have’s and suggested add-ons for your emergency go bag.
• My Personal add-ons—what I think I will need, and suggest you might consider including. And hey…what the hell will you do with all the poop your family will undoubtedly be generating during a crisis!
• The Red Cross, not just a place to give and get blood anymore!
• Solar ovens, Solar back-up generators
• Life Straws!
• What is non-perishable food and why do I want some?
• Book Report–A New Segment! This month its all about Jayber Crow and Wendell Berry
• New Product Report–“Who Gives A Crap” NO not about the new product..the new product IS Who Gives A Crap Bamboo Eco Toilet Paper!!! Hear all about it!

Links mentioned on the show!

Guys, please, please, please, click on some of these links!

Info Sites for Emergency Prep:

• Fema’s Emergency Prep Must-have lists

• Federal Guidelines for Planning ahead for an emergency

• Fema sample print out of how to create a family emergency plan

• Red Cross—go check out their site. Its not just about donating blood. You can even become a volunteer in your area.

• And sorrowfully–What to do if there is a Nuclear Blast

• Poop Solutions–Read this and print out PDF even if you don’t plan on going any further The Twin Bucket Emergency Toilet

• Yes, there is an app for this! 10 Apps you can download that will keep you safe

LINKS TO SUPPLIES YOU CAN/SHOULD BUY

• Red Cross 72 hour Emergency One Person Backpack

* Emergency Bivvy

• Rechargable Hand Crank AM/FM/NOAA Weather Alert Radio–remember this also will recharge your cell phone and comes with a solar panel for charging as well

• Life Straw–get one for every member of your household

• Portable Solar Oven

• Another Portable Cooking option

• The KellyKettle–its a tiny stove that runs on whatever fuel you can scrounge up, pinecones, twigs, leaves, anything.

• and finally—in case you didn’t get a stove despite my nagging here is the guide to print out how to make one out of a tin can. How To Make A backpacking Stove

• Let there be light, PLEASE! I’d advise getting at least 3 of these. One for each go bag, and one for your at home nightmare scenario big duffel bag prep kit.LuciMpoweredSolarLanterns

FOOD PREP

Word to the wise. You can order all sorts of freeze dried food supplies from places as diverse as REI, COSTCO and/or Walmart. You can also download lists of what you need, and go to the supermarket.

• 72 hour Emergency DIY food kit

• VegetarianMenuPlan and list of supplies for 3 days or 1 week

• A Book to buy read and tuck into food storage box

• A GREAT WEBSITE, not just for Vegetarians (lets face it, who is going to be hauling around legs of lamb during an apocalypse?)

• SolarOvenRecipesPDF

• How to make your own Solar Oven at home if you didn’t follow my advice and buy one. Print out this pdf, and at least keep the supplies to make one of these in your duffel bag.

SOLAR BACK UP POWER

*The Tesla FABULOUS power wall. If you are really flush and/or really need to rely on back up power

• Portable Solar rechargable Power Packs GoalZero

*READ UP BEFORE YOU COMMIT AND BUY! Off Grid Solar System in a Box

• HOME-WIDE portable solar power generator. $$$$ but you will have power. And that may make all the difference. You won’t run out of fuel either. Hello? Sunlight!!!! Be Prepared 2500 Watt 24V Solar Generator with Solar Array

BOOK REPORT

• “JayberCrow” by Wendell Berry New York Times Book Review in case you want to get more info then my teeny tiny book report

• link to purchase it via Indiebound

NEW PRODUCTS

• Who Gives A Crap Bamboo Eco Toilet Paper

• Beth Terry’s blog post all about this fabulous world saving toilet paper so you can get all excited before you order it!

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