Re: [at-l] Disaster preparations

[KEITH McLeod <McLEOD-KEITH.DOREEN@worldnet.att.net>]

A couple of years ago I saw a Hurricane preparedness kit advertized for
$500.00 which basically included the essensials in a backpack - stove,
dehydrated meals, water filter, firstaid kit, flashlight and weather
radio. All in a handy five gallon bucket.
						Triathlon Grandma 


W F Thorneloe, MD wrote:
> 
> I've been thinking about our sport, and our friends and family who have
> suffered through the recent hurricanes and flooding. I have a B-in-law in
> Franklin, VA who has little national news on his town, but has lost his
> business, possibly lost the main employer for his community, and many of
> his most valued possessions. This adds salt to the wounds of a pending
> divorce and other nastiness.
> 
> We hikers tend to keep a few day's supply of lightweight and dry food,
> means of water purification, a functional first aid kit, and a sense of
> adventure when panic and fear would be more expected. Has anyone else on
> the list used this experience to encourage your neighbors and friends to
> create a disaster kit (AKA, backpack loaded for a moment's notice)?
> 
> OrangeBug
> Atlanta, GA
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