Hen disaster strikes
Our weather seems to be getting worse every year. Climate change has created a need for us to be prepared for an evacuation if needed. With that in mind, it’s always best to have a “disaster kit” ready and waiting in case we do need to leave our homes immediately. If you are considering the idea of putting together a few essential items, this is what’s recommended by several survivalist groups around America. If you can think of additional items, please add them.
When evacuating by vehicle, take the following:
Cellphone and extra batteries for the phone
Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio
Headlamp with extra batteries
Multipurpose wrench for turning off (or on) gas and water
Cash in small bills Solar charger
Swiss Army knife Whistle
Two flashlights with extra batteries
First aid kit and any medication you are cur- rently taking
Three- to five-day sup- ply of water and food
Sleeping bags and a reflective blanket
Four to five cigarette lighters (if you have extra, you can barter with others for things you need)
All important docu- ments (birth certificates, passports, deeds, etc.) Dust masks
Toilet paper, disinfect- ing wipes, bleach, tooth- paste with brushes, and a can opener
Rolling plastic storage tub with heavy-duty whe l to put everything inside Seasonal clothing Your pets, along with their food and water
You never know when a disaster will strike. It’s better to be ready to leav than to be stuck somewhere without help, foo or water.
One last thing — when you are told to leave an area due to harsh weath or any natural disaster, g Don’t wait. Pack up and get out with your family, pets and supplies. Don’t make someone else risk their life to save yours.
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Annoying Phone Calls
I’m fed up with people who call me and tell me that I asked them to call me back a week later. I’m not senile, and I know I didn’t ask them to call me back. Why do people assume that everyone over 60 has lost their memory?
If I sound angry, it’s because I am, especially when it comes to marketers wasting my time and insulting me or making assumptions about all elderly people that are usually wrong. Retirees today are in better health than our grandparents were years ago. We’re active, some of us still work jobs if someone will hire us, and many others travel, take care of grandkids and enjoy hobbies.
So, telemarketers can speak to us like intelligent humans. And if someone hangs up on you, don’t call them back. They don’t want what you’re peddling. —