How prepared are you for an emergency situation?

Grayson

donegaLroad wrote: »

I remember looking up the Heinrich maneuver on youtube and watching it several times... both the one for adults, and the one for kids... I thought I was prepared, I was anything but.

To be fair I can't see how this is going to help someone choking.

pilly

In my handbag I have a few bills, lipstick, hairbrush, sunglasses, sweets and painkillers, 2 packets of cigarettes, 2 lighters.

In my car I have a couple of sheets (have to go back to shop), roll of Christmas wrapping paper, more sunglasses, pair of shoes, screenwash.

I'm ready!

The sweets will keep my blood sugar up and fight off the thirst.

The sheets can be made into togas.

I have a change of shoes.

I can set fire to the wrapping paper to signal for help or get a heat.

Okay, I'd only last a day or so but if the emergency or disaster is any longer than that we're probably all fcuked anyway.

donegaLroad

Grayson wrote: »

To be fair I can't see how this is going to help someone choking.

oops... I meant Heimlich.... not Heinrich :pac:

Grayson

pilly wrote: »

In my handbag I have a few bills, lipstick, hairbrush, sunglasses, sweets and painkillers, 2 packets of cigarettes, 2 lighters.

In my car I have a couple of sheets (have to go back to shop), roll of Christmas wrapping paper, more sunglasses, pair of shoes, screenwash.

I'm ready!

The sweets will keep my blood sugar up and fight off the thirst.

The sheets can be made into togas.

I have a change of shoes.

I can set fire to the wrapping paper to signal for help or get a heat.

Okay, I'd only last a day or so but if the emergency or disaster is any longer than that we're probably all fcuked anyway.

After 24 hours you'd need a weapon so you can kill people for their cigarettes.

Anesthetize

The only emergency situation I'm prepared for is a zombie epidemic. I have a hurley under my bed should the need arise.

Alf Veedersane

If it can be fixed with a plaster, I'm prepared for it.

Well, if it can be fixed by a single 2" plaster, I'm prepared.

pilly

Grayson wrote: »

After 24 hours you'd need a weapon so you can kill people for their cigarettes.

I'm sure there's a jack in the car as well. :D

Permabear

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corner of hells

I have a cousin in the army and told me that every single barracks has a plan to make themselves stand alone in the event of catastrophic emergency.
No ones supposed to know cause it includes killing civilians if necessary,

'Scuse me , door be.................

Mena Mitty

Is the government bunker in Athlone still
'Operational' so to speak.

I think if there's ever any disaster or invasion on this island, it's gonna be every man for himself.

The only thing that bothers me really is a major accident at Sellafield.

Geimhreadh

MIL has a stock pile of canned goods since as far back as the partner can remember. think it just in some people to prepare

7 Seconds...

Anyone saving the Iodine tablets needn't bother they have gone out of date. http://www.thejournal.ie/iodine-tablets-wont-be-sent-out-again-2157770-Jun2015/

aujopimur

2 bottles of Jameson and 10 x 12 pack of Aldi Galahad lager.

Bambi985

I have about 469 pens lurking about in secret corners of my bag in case of a writing emergency. Anything else and I'm fcuked.

Capt'n Midnight

Can I come too... wrote: »

Anyone saving the Iodine tablets needn't bother they have gone out of date. http://www.thejournal.ie/iodine-tablets-wont-be-sent-out-again-2157770-Jun2015/

news just in

Germans in Aachen get free iodine amid Belgium nuclear fears

The western German city of Aachen has started issuing free iodine tablets to some 500,000 residents and people living nearby because an ageing Belgian nuclear plant is seen as a risk.

People can register on the city website to receive coupons exchangeable at pharmacies stocking the pills.

Victor

Can I come too... wrote: »

Anyone saving the Iodine tablets needn't bother they have gone out of date. http://www.thejournal.ie/iodine-tablets-wont-be-sent-out-again-2157770-Jun2015/

The best before / use by dates on medicines tend to be a quality control things rather than a safety thing. The date is the date beyond which the pharmaceutical company no longer guarantees that it will deliver the stated dosage - as time goes by, the pill will gradually degrade (partially dependent on how it is stored).

Mrs OBumble

caniask86 wrote: »

Epi pen
inhaler
Oxegen finger monitor

The fact that you've got these means that you either personally need 'em, or have some training which would let you use them on others.

In this country, my bag has very little: phone, pen, paper, lipstick. Not overly useful.

When I've lived in earthquake prone countries, my house has contained three days of drinking water in plastic bottles (changed every six months) and a grab bag (cleverly kept as a summer camping kit!). And my desk at work had bottled water (no to much, 'cos not so much space), and spare warm clothing and sensible shoes.

A few good jolts gets the old what's-the-plan-stan thinking into gear.

Neames

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Unopened boxes of iodine tablets around the house.

Best before date....use by date?

I have a spare tampon, a multi-tool, a Werthers Original, and a can-do attitude.

Poor Uncle Tom

Candie wrote: »

I have a spare tampon, a multi-tool, a Werthers Original, and a can-do attitude.

....with a pen and some duct tape you're ready for anything from a dam breach to an alien invasion....

Capt'n Midnight

Neames wrote: »

Best before date....use by date?

If one of the reactors over in Wales starts venting I won't be too worried about the date, or the "external use only" warning on the Tincture of Iodine bottle, in fact seaweed from anywhere but the Irish Sea would start looking tasty.