I agree alot needs to be done on a more personal basis with alot of
people to teach them to prpare for a storm. The printed material
distriputed in Fl for Hurricane Preparedness states all the things you
need and the media also does their part but we still had people come to
the shelter to spend the night where I was working with no pillow or
blanket or any supplies. We did supply food but they had no idea what to
expect. Some came with enough stuff to be very comfortable and others
came with nothing. People sure do drink alot of coffee during a
Hurricane!
Triathlon Grandma
Beau Bushor wrote:
>
> I volunteer with the American Red Cross Disaster Services and have in the
> past with the World Health Organization. It simply amazes me how few people
> are prepared for or when a disaster strikes. Most are just clueless on what
> to do. Your suggestion for us backpackers to help educate others about
> simple survival is a go one. Information on this subject can be obtained
> free from the American Red Cross.
>
> Btw, I have used in the past the ashes treatment to slow or stop bleeding.
> It even works with an old hemophiliac like me. Pressure on the site is still
> the best treatment. External bleeding is often not a big problem. It just
> looks bad. The internal bleeding is most dangerous. I rely on my Factor
> VII & VIII most of all when bleeding occurs. The IV solution pack weight is
> the biggest problem for me. A problem with the use of "Vitamin I"
> (Ibuprofen) or Aspirin is that they lessen the clotting factor in people.
> Many men and women do have unknown bleeding disorders, i.e. Von Willebrands
> Disease, and the use of these anti-inflammatories can cause serious
> problems. If a person bruises a lot or tends to bleed a little longer than
> normal it might be worth having this checked out.
>
> See you at the Gathering - East,
>
> Beau Bushor N1MJD
> "bleeder guy"
>
> Backpacking coming events:
> There will be loads of backpacking activities including special guest
> speakers, trail slide shows, presentations, equipment reviews, used
> equipment sales and lots of just plain fun.
> **ALDHA - East "Gathering 99", October 8, 9, 10, 11 (Columbus Day weekend)
> in Hanover, NH; http://www.aldha.org
> **ALDHA - West "Gathering 99", October 1 - 3, At the Mazama Lodge, Mt Hood,
> Oregon; http://www.gorp.com/nonprof/aldhaw/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-at-l@backcountry.net [mailto:owner-at-l@backcountry.net] On
> Behalf Of W F Thorneloe, MD
> Sent: Sunday, September 19, 1999 10:32 AM
> To: at-l@backcountry.net
> Subject: [at-l] Disaster preparations
>
> 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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