List sent in an email, I thought it was great and worth posting
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Out of state point of contact
Red Cross Brevard Disaster Serv.(321) 632-0881
Brevard Shelter/Food(321) 723-7141
Emergency Management Offices Brevard County(321) 637-6670
Brevard Emergencies(321) 633-1728
National Weather Service Information Line(321) 255-0212
Florida Power & Light(407) 723-7795 (407)631-2000
Bell South 611
Orlando safe destination phone
Alternate safe destination phone
Florida Department of Insurance 1-800-342-2762
KSC/CCAFS Hurricane Info. Hot Line(321) 861-7900(866) KSC-HURR
Humane Society Cocoa(321) 636-3343
Melbourne(321) 259-3400
Brevard County Animal Control(321) 633-2024
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(321) 267-8221
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hurricane Menu
This also was in the email and I thought it was great.
HURRICANE MENU
All perishable food in the refrigerator should be eaten first. Hamburgers or chicken, which is normally frozen, can be substituted into any lunch or dinner entree. However, eat all REFRIGERATED food prior to opening FREEZER. It is expected that the first day after the hurricane will primarily consume the perishable food, then the menu below is used.
NOTE: the following is merely an example. Maintain adequate food for all family members. Keep everything simple and non-perishable.
BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
Day 1 4 poptarts 1 can fruit 1 can spaghetti
2 juice boxes pepperoni 1 can vegetable
2 cup-o-noodles cookies
crackers, cookies 2 pudding singles
Day 2 4 poptarts 1 can fruit 1 canned ravioli
2 juice boxes crackers w/pnut butter 1 can vegetable
2 cup-o-noodles 2 applesauce singles
cookies
Day 3 4 poptarts 1 can fruit 1 can tuna w/crackers
2 juice boxes pepperoni 1 can vegetable
crackers, cookies 2 pudding singles
cookies
Day 4 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can tuna w/crackers
2 juice boxes crackers w/pnut butter canned vegetable
cookies 2 applesauce singles
cookies
Day 5 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can pasta
2 juice boxes 2 cup-o-noodles 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 pudding singles
cookies
Day 6 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can pasta
2 juice boxes crackers w/pnut butter 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 applesauce singles
cookies
Day 7 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can tuna w/crackers
2 juice boxes 2 cup-o-noodles 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 pudding singles
cookies
Day 8 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can tuna w/crackers
2 juice boxes crackers w/pnut butter 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 applesauce singles
cookies
Day 9 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can tuna w/crackers
2 juice boxes 2 cup-o-noodles 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 pudding singles
cookies
Day 10 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can ravioli
2 juice boxes 1 can soup/spaghettios 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 applesauce singles
cookies
Day 11 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can ravioli
2 juice boxes 1 can soup/spaghettios 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 pudding singles
cookies
Day 12 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can ravioli
2 juice boxes 1 can soup/spaghettios 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 applesauce singles
cookies
Day 13 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can ravioli
2 juice boxes 1 can soup/spaghettios 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 pudding singles
cookies
HURRICANE MENU
All perishable food in the refrigerator should be eaten first. Hamburgers or chicken, which is normally frozen, can be substituted into any lunch or dinner entree. However, eat all REFRIGERATED food prior to opening FREEZER. It is expected that the first day after the hurricane will primarily consume the perishable food, then the menu below is used.
NOTE: the following is merely an example. Maintain adequate food for all family members. Keep everything simple and non-perishable.
BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
Day 1 4 poptarts 1 can fruit 1 can spaghetti
2 juice boxes pepperoni 1 can vegetable
2 cup-o-noodles cookies
crackers, cookies 2 pudding singles
Day 2 4 poptarts 1 can fruit 1 canned ravioli
2 juice boxes crackers w/pnut butter 1 can vegetable
2 cup-o-noodles 2 applesauce singles
cookies
Day 3 4 poptarts 1 can fruit 1 can tuna w/crackers
2 juice boxes pepperoni 1 can vegetable
crackers, cookies 2 pudding singles
cookies
Day 4 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can tuna w/crackers
2 juice boxes crackers w/pnut butter canned vegetable
cookies 2 applesauce singles
cookies
Day 5 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can pasta
2 juice boxes 2 cup-o-noodles 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 pudding singles
cookies
Day 6 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can pasta
2 juice boxes crackers w/pnut butter 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 applesauce singles
cookies
Day 7 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can tuna w/crackers
2 juice boxes 2 cup-o-noodles 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 pudding singles
cookies
Day 8 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can tuna w/crackers
2 juice boxes crackers w/pnut butter 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 applesauce singles
cookies
Day 9 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can tuna w/crackers
2 juice boxes 2 cup-o-noodles 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 pudding singles
cookies
Day 10 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can ravioli
2 juice boxes 1 can soup/spaghettios 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 applesauce singles
cookies
Day 11 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can ravioli
2 juice boxes 1 can soup/spaghettios 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 pudding singles
cookies
Day 12 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can ravioli
2 juice boxes 1 can soup/spaghettios 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 applesauce singles
cookies
Day 13 oatmeal 1 can fruit 1 can ravioli
2 juice boxes 1 can soup/spaghettios 1 can vegetable
cookies 2 pudding singles
cookies
After the Storm
AFTERMATH
1. ___Obtain receipts for all shelter/supplies purchased in connection to storm.
2. ___Take photographs of storm damage.
3. ___Do not drink tap water until told that it is safe to do so.
4. ___Do not turn on any utilities until safe to do so (no standing water)
5. ___Purify water either with tablets or boiling for 10 minutes or with bleach.
6. ___Do not open freezer for first 24 hours following storm
7. ___Refer to hurricane guides for drying and sterilizing damaged materials.
1. ___Obtain receipts for all shelter/supplies purchased in connection to storm.
2. ___Take photographs of storm damage.
3. ___Do not drink tap water until told that it is safe to do so.
4. ___Do not turn on any utilities until safe to do so (no standing water)
5. ___Purify water either with tablets or boiling for 10 minutes or with bleach.
6. ___Do not open freezer for first 24 hours following storm
7. ___Refer to hurricane guides for drying and sterilizing damaged materials.
Hand Washing
Hand washing is such a simple way to stop the spread of germs. Recently my daughter got an infection that ended with a painful procedure. It probably could have been avoided if she washed her hands much more while away. As a healthcare worker I am constantly washing mine even aware of using a part of them that is cleanest when I have to, and aware of the areas not. Setting the example for the kids can be easier if you have “fun” soap – scents, foam, geared towards kids. During this school year I noticed my soap in the main bathroom disappear quickly when I had foamy fruity soap.
Infection – Do Not Pass it On!
Infection – Do Not Pass it On!
Hurricane Plan
I was in the process of making a hurricane list to post when my brother fwd one sent to him. This one was much better. So thanks to Bill :) and whoever sent this to him.
HURRICANE PLAN 2009
THINGS TO LOOK INTO
1. What happens to alarm system during a hurricane?
2. Review limitations in homeowner’s insurance policy.
BEFORE A HURRICANE THREATENS
1. Stockpile supplies in garage as shown in list below.
2. Maintain $150 cash reserve per day on hand in safety deposit box.
3. Make copy of insurance documents and place in safety deposit box and a copy in waterproof container.
4. Cut and label pieces of heavy plastic for each piece of consumer electronics.
5. Assemble package with maps of Florida, Georgia, or another state you may be driving to.
6. Perform household inventory. Place one copy in safety deposit box, mail one to out of state relative.
7. Identify out of area point of contact and phone number family members will coordinate through in case of separation.
DISASTER SURVIVAL SUPPLIES
WATER
___4 heavy duty 6-gallon water containers (sanitary)
___1 quart bleach, no lemon or additives
___water purification tablets
FOOD/COOKING
___2 weeks of nonperishable food
___1 10 lb bag of dogfood
*IF your dog is on meds, remember those
___2 extra tanks of propane for grill
___manual can opener
___2 aim-n-flame lighters
COMFORT
___4 extra batteries for weather radio
___4 sets of extra batteries for flashlights
___candles
___battery-powered clock/radio
STORM PREPARATION
___1 box kitchen-sized trash bags
___rope (3/8 x 100 ft minimum)
___20 x 5’ steel yard stakes
___Fill 3 x 5 gallon gas cans; include fuel stabilizer
DAMAGE CONTROL
___first aid kit
___bug repellent
___2 rolls of duct tape
___2 large tarps
___wet/dry roof cement
___roofing nails
___1 sheet of plywood
WHEN A HURRICANE WATCH IS ISSUED
1. ___Keep alert ___Turn weather radio volume to maximum ___Monitor television
2. ___Prepare evacuation suitcase ___Pack one small suitcase with 1 week of underwear and 2 changes of clothes per person.
3. ___Prepare vehicles ___Fill all gas tanks to maximum. ___Perform brief inspection of oil, belts.___Place food, dog food, and two (2) 5-gallon water jugs in truck (evacuation vehicle). ___Place the following in truck (evacuation vehicle):
___maps ___hotel directories ___identification ___air mattress ___sleeping bag ___emergency cash ___toiletries ___medications ___cell phone charger
___Place evacuation suitcase in truck.
4. ___Charge cell-phone batteries.
5. ___Purchase 1 yd bulk pinebark mulch
6. ___Test generator operation; verify generator is secured.
WHEN A HURRICANE WARNING IS ISSUED
1. ___Keep alert ___Move weather radio to bedroom #3 and turn volume to maximum.
___Monitor television.
2. ___Install all hurricane shutters
3. ___Secure Yard ___Trim back palms by 50%.___Check security of tree tie downs.
___Move potted plants and lawn furniture into garage. ___Move grill into garage.
___Move shed onto porch blocking door.___Fill garbage bags with 10 gallons of mulch each + water; protect garage door sweep and front door seals. ___Secure shed using yard stakes and mulch bags.
4. ___Stockpile water ___Fill master bathtub ___Fill bath #2 bathtub
___Fill utility tub in garage ___Fill spa to maximum and disconnect power at the porch. ___Secure spa with clips and rope.___Fill all available 5 gallon buckets with water; place some in shed for weight, remainder in garage.___Fill all bathroom and kitchen sinks with water.
5. ___Secure garage ___Install garage door shutters. ___Insure nothing damageable by water is touching floor.___Shut off sprinkler pump. Disconnect power.
___Release brake and back Oldsmobile and Porsche up against garage door.
___Park truck sideways as close as possible to garage door facing west.
___Move all towels from garage to bedroom #3.
6. ___Secure perimeter___Lock all exterior doors (service, garage, porch, front).___Brace front door with MBR dresser.
___Place MBR boxspring and mattress against sliding glass door. Wrap with plastic and secure with duct tape. Brace with sleep-sofa.
7. ___Secure interior ___Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings and do not open again until after the storm passes. ___Fill refrigerator and freezer to maximum with containers of water.___Unplug all electronics and wrap them with heavy plastic. Secure with duct tape.___Close interior doors.___Place loose articles in kitchen cabinets or closets.___Elevate anything that can be water damaged.
___Secure kitchen cabinet handles with rope or tie wraps.
8. ___Sandbag (optional)
9. ___Hide
___Take the following to bedroom 3 closet:___all car, safety deposit box, house key ___weather radio ___regular radio ___flashlight ___blankets ___cell phone ___Put harnesses on dogs. ___Everyone into bedroom 3 closet. ___Hide underneath twin bed mattress.
EVACUATION
Evacuation will be necessary if a Category 4 or 5 storm is expected to make landfall in Indian River or Brevard County.
1. ___Shut off main gas valve outside at meter, NW corner of house.
2. ___Shut off main water at hose spigot, NE corner of house.
3. ___Shut off main electric at circuit panel in garage.
4. ___Route #1:.
5. ___Route #2:.
HURRICANE PLAN 2009
THINGS TO LOOK INTO
1. What happens to alarm system during a hurricane?
2. Review limitations in homeowner’s insurance policy.
BEFORE A HURRICANE THREATENS
1. Stockpile supplies in garage as shown in list below.
2. Maintain $150 cash reserve per day on hand in safety deposit box.
3. Make copy of insurance documents and place in safety deposit box and a copy in waterproof container.
4. Cut and label pieces of heavy plastic for each piece of consumer electronics.
5. Assemble package with maps of Florida, Georgia, or another state you may be driving to.
6. Perform household inventory. Place one copy in safety deposit box, mail one to out of state relative.
7. Identify out of area point of contact and phone number family members will coordinate through in case of separation.
DISASTER SURVIVAL SUPPLIES
WATER
___4 heavy duty 6-gallon water containers (sanitary)
___1 quart bleach, no lemon or additives
___water purification tablets
FOOD/COOKING
___2 weeks of nonperishable food
___1 10 lb bag of dogfood
*IF your dog is on meds, remember those
___2 extra tanks of propane for grill
___manual can opener
___2 aim-n-flame lighters
COMFORT
___4 extra batteries for weather radio
___4 sets of extra batteries for flashlights
___candles
___battery-powered clock/radio
STORM PREPARATION
___1 box kitchen-sized trash bags
___rope (3/8 x 100 ft minimum)
___20 x 5’ steel yard stakes
___Fill 3 x 5 gallon gas cans; include fuel stabilizer
DAMAGE CONTROL
___first aid kit
___bug repellent
___2 rolls of duct tape
___2 large tarps
___wet/dry roof cement
___roofing nails
___1 sheet of plywood
WHEN A HURRICANE WATCH IS ISSUED
1. ___Keep alert ___Turn weather radio volume to maximum ___Monitor television
2. ___Prepare evacuation suitcase ___Pack one small suitcase with 1 week of underwear and 2 changes of clothes per person.
3. ___Prepare vehicles ___Fill all gas tanks to maximum. ___Perform brief inspection of oil, belts.___Place food, dog food, and two (2) 5-gallon water jugs in truck (evacuation vehicle). ___Place the following in truck (evacuation vehicle):
___maps ___hotel directories ___identification ___air mattress ___sleeping bag ___emergency cash ___toiletries ___medications ___cell phone charger
___Place evacuation suitcase in truck.
4. ___Charge cell-phone batteries.
5. ___Purchase 1 yd bulk pinebark mulch
6. ___Test generator operation; verify generator is secured.
WHEN A HURRICANE WARNING IS ISSUED
1. ___Keep alert ___Move weather radio to bedroom #3 and turn volume to maximum.
___Monitor television.
2. ___Install all hurricane shutters
3. ___Secure Yard ___Trim back palms by 50%.___Check security of tree tie downs.
___Move potted plants and lawn furniture into garage. ___Move grill into garage.
___Move shed onto porch blocking door.___Fill garbage bags with 10 gallons of mulch each + water; protect garage door sweep and front door seals. ___Secure shed using yard stakes and mulch bags.
4. ___Stockpile water ___Fill master bathtub ___Fill bath #2 bathtub
___Fill utility tub in garage ___Fill spa to maximum and disconnect power at the porch. ___Secure spa with clips and rope.___Fill all available 5 gallon buckets with water; place some in shed for weight, remainder in garage.___Fill all bathroom and kitchen sinks with water.
5. ___Secure garage ___Install garage door shutters. ___Insure nothing damageable by water is touching floor.___Shut off sprinkler pump. Disconnect power.
___Release brake and back Oldsmobile and Porsche up against garage door.
___Park truck sideways as close as possible to garage door facing west.
___Move all towels from garage to bedroom #3.
6. ___Secure perimeter___Lock all exterior doors (service, garage, porch, front).___Brace front door with MBR dresser.
___Place MBR boxspring and mattress against sliding glass door. Wrap with plastic and secure with duct tape. Brace with sleep-sofa.
7. ___Secure interior ___Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings and do not open again until after the storm passes. ___Fill refrigerator and freezer to maximum with containers of water.___Unplug all electronics and wrap them with heavy plastic. Secure with duct tape.___Close interior doors.___Place loose articles in kitchen cabinets or closets.___Elevate anything that can be water damaged.
___Secure kitchen cabinet handles with rope or tie wraps.
8. ___Sandbag (optional)
9. ___Hide
___Take the following to bedroom 3 closet:___all car, safety deposit box, house key ___weather radio ___regular radio ___flashlight ___blankets ___cell phone ___Put harnesses on dogs. ___Everyone into bedroom 3 closet. ___Hide underneath twin bed mattress.
EVACUATION
Evacuation will be necessary if a Category 4 or 5 storm is expected to make landfall in Indian River or Brevard County.
1. ___Shut off main gas valve outside at meter, NW corner of house.
2. ___Shut off main water at hose spigot, NE corner of house.
3. ___Shut off main electric at circuit panel in garage.
4. ___Route #1:
5. ___Route #2:
Thursday, July 2, 2009
More Ideas to Send
Army
My brother, who is currently stationed in Iraq, had a simple request; freeze pops. They are cheap, you buy them off the shelf at a store like Walmart, and they can freeze them. They make for a heavy box so I used the flat rate US Postal box and put them in a big Ziploc to be sent.
I did send him a fan recently. He was excited to get it and I knew it would be used since it is so hot but the fan caught fire on the first day. The wiring where there is much different, so be aware of those type of things.
We are awaiting his arrival back home for 2 wks from Iraq :)
My brother, who is currently stationed in Iraq, had a simple request; freeze pops. They are cheap, you buy them off the shelf at a store like Walmart, and they can freeze them. They make for a heavy box so I used the flat rate US Postal box and put them in a big Ziploc to be sent.
I did send him a fan recently. He was excited to get it and I knew it would be used since it is so hot but the fan caught fire on the first day. The wiring where there is much different, so be aware of those type of things.
We are awaiting his arrival back home for 2 wks from Iraq :)
Separated from the Kids?
Being Separated
I have had my children, separately; go away with a family member out of state. My daughter adjusted to this distance quickly however my son had a harder time. I made a card for each day they were gone – I used printed family photos on cardstock, along with a message instructing them to open one each night. A small inexpensive wrapped gift to go with the card gives them something to look forward to. Include some stamps and money for postcards they can send back home.
I have had my children, separately; go away with a family member out of state. My daughter adjusted to this distance quickly however my son had a harder time. I made a card for each day they were gone – I used printed family photos on cardstock, along with a message instructing them to open one each night. A small inexpensive wrapped gift to go with the card gives them something to look forward to. Include some stamps and money for postcards they can send back home.
Dave Pelzer's 1&2 book
A Child Called “It” by Dave Pelzer
I read a book by the author’s brother and realized there was much more to this story; I certainly heard the title before. The beginning of the book will hook you because it is the freeing end to a horrific childhood. Much of Dave’s account of his early years was hard to read, to comprehend that these things were done to a child was just unthinkable. I believe we have a long way since the days when Dave was a child, but still have much more to go. I plan on reading the next 2 books that he wrote.
“The Lost Boy” which is the 2nd book following the teen years of David Pelzer as he struggles to fit into being a foster child. If you read the first one you must continue the story, I could hardly put it down. I am now on the 3rd one, “A Man Name Dave”.
I read a book by the author’s brother and realized there was much more to this story; I certainly heard the title before. The beginning of the book will hook you because it is the freeing end to a horrific childhood. Much of Dave’s account of his early years was hard to read, to comprehend that these things were done to a child was just unthinkable. I believe we have a long way since the days when Dave was a child, but still have much more to go. I plan on reading the next 2 books that he wrote.
“The Lost Boy” which is the 2nd book following the teen years of David Pelzer as he struggles to fit into being a foster child. If you read the first one you must continue the story, I could hardly put it down. I am now on the 3rd one, “A Man Name Dave”.
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