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by Readymom
Fri Dec 08, 2006 3:05 pm
Forum: Grattan Woodson, MD, FACP
Topic: Pandemic Disruption of Essential Services and Supplies
Replies: 0
Views: 12850

Pandemic Disruption of Essential Services and Supplies

http://www.birdflumanual.com/images/cheesySpacer.gif Pandemic Disruption of Essential Services and Supplies By Grattan Woodson, MD, FACP Source: http://www.birdflumanual.com/articles/panDisrupt.asp The 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic appears to be the most relevant historical model for gauging how a seve...
by Readymom
Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:59 pm
Forum: Grattan Woodson, MD, FACP
Topic: Dr. Grattan Woodson, MD FACP
Replies: 0
Views: 3731

Dr. Grattan Woodson, MD FACP

http://www.birdflumanual.com/images/drGrattanSM.jpg Grattan Woodson, MD FACP obtained his MD at the Medical College of Georgia in 1980 and completed a categorical internal medicine residency training at The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, New York, an affiliate of Columbia University ...
by Readymom
Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:03 pm
Forum: Fuels-Types of
Topic: Kerosene Fuel & Safety
Replies: 4
Views: 7049

KEROSENE FUEL PRIMER

https://live.staticflickr.com/4811/45488711015_c3359c1c37_m.jpg KEROSENE FUEL PRIMER http://www.endtimesreport.com/kerosene_fuel_primer.html Daily reminders by our benevolent leaders on every danger imaginable has created a population afraid of almost everything. So it is with those new to kerosene...
by Readymom
Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:13 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Bird Flu Reality Check
Replies: 0
Views: 2917

Bird Flu Reality Check

Bird Flu Reality Check

Bird flu discoverer says there is a 50-50 chance the virus will jump to humans. Includes brief interview with Dr.Robert Webster, St. Judes Hospital.

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=1725519
by Readymom
Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:00 pm
Forum: Dr. Michael T. Osterholm
Topic: NEJM: Preparing for the Coming Pandemic (05/05/2005)
Replies: 0
Views: 3575

NEJM: Preparing for the Coming Pandemic (05/05/2005)

http://content.nejm.org/icons/banner/v2_title_large.gif Volume 352:1839-1842 May 5, 2005 Number 18 Preparing for the Next Pandemic FOR AUDIO VERSION OF THIS COMMENTARY, PLEASE GO TO http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/352/18/1839/DC1 http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/352/18/1839 Michael...
by Readymom
Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:51 pm
Forum: Dr. Michael T. Osterholm
Topic: Commentary by Michael Osterholm in 'Nature'-05/26/05
Replies: 0
Views: 3851

Commentary by Michael Osterholm in 'Nature'-05/26/05

http://www.nature.com/nature/images/journal_header.gif Commentary Nature 435, 417-418 (26 May 2005) | doi: 10.1038/435417a http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v435/n7041/full/435417a.html A weapon the world needs Michael T. Osterholm1 Michael T. Osterholm is at the Center for Infectious Disease Re...
by Readymom
Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:31 pm
Forum: Water: General Information & Guidelines
Topic: Where to Find Emergency Water Sources (Besides your Faucet)
Replies: 22
Views: 19917

Where to Find Emergency Water Sources (Besides your Faucet)

The following is a post from a member of the Fluwiki Website. https://live.staticflickr.com/4838/32529111988_dc305fe165_m.jpg Original post can be found here: Source: http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?s=e53876a58bcb5c9182b5686d10da4140&t=5668 I work for a state agency assisting th...
by Readymom
Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:30 pm
Forum: Water: Purifying
Topic: Water Purification: General Information
Replies: 11
Views: 9405

Treat your water in two steps!

The following post is from AvianFluTalk preparedness forum: Treat your water in two steps! https://www.avianflutalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=963&PID=20904&title=water#20904 The following is an explanation of why you should filter your water FIRST, using one of the filters noted in other post...
by Readymom
Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:28 pm
Forum: Water: General Information & Guidelines
Topic: Water-General Info & Getting Started
Replies: 12
Views: 9682

Water: Quick Facts

Colorado State University Quick Facts... http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/nutrition-food-safety-health/drinking-water-quality-and-health-9-307/ Quick Facts… Water is our most essential nutrient. Water contains different amounts of dissolved inorganic and organic compounds. The Environment...
by Readymom
Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:26 pm
Forum: Water: General Information & Guidelines
Topic: Water-General Info & Getting Started
Replies: 12
Views: 9682

Water-General Info & Getting Started

When you are filling containers from your household tap while the water is still SAFE ...If the public water system is chlorinated, it is unnecessary to futher treat water for storage. http://extension.usu.edu/files/foodpubs/fn503.pd ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fact:...
by Readymom
Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:25 pm
Forum: Water Storage Options
Topic: Water Storage: General Information
Replies: 9
Views: 13401

Guidelines when storing water

https://live.staticflickr.com/4885/46350411172_20fa95b251_m.jpg Guidelines For Storing Water * Link Unavailable. This site is no longer active and available to view on line. But the info was good and we wanted to keep sharing it! Use the following guidelines when storing water: 1. Store drinking wa...
by Readymom
Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:15 pm
Forum: Water Storage Options
Topic: Water Storage: 55 gallon drums
Replies: 3
Views: 7226

Water Storage: 55 gallon drums

https://live.staticflickr.com/4885/46350411172_20fa95b251_m.jpg 55 gal drums * Link Unavailable. This site is no longer active and available to view on line. But the info was good and we wanted to keep sharing it! designed specifically for water storage can be difficult to transport, if the need ar...
by Readymom
Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:10 pm
Forum: Water Storage Options
Topic: Water Storage: Rain Barrels
Replies: 9
Views: 13870

Water Storage: Rain Barrels

https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Filprairiecf.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F06%2FEcology-Action-Center-logo-300x125.jpg&f=1&nofb=1 Harvesting Rainwater with Rain Barrels , an Old Idea with a New Following https://ecologyactioncenter.org/?s=Harvesting+Rainwate...
by Readymom
Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:06 pm
Forum: Water Storage Options
Topic: Water Storage: Filling Large Containers
Replies: 0
Views: 3553

Water Storage: Filling Large Containers

"Filling big water jugs easily indoors: Filling Big Water Jugs By Jaden,Pix by Nerisa,19 October 2003 http://www.alpharubicon.com/prepinfo/bigjugfill.htm Do you have big water containers, but they don’t fit under the kitchen sink? It takes a long time filling it with a pot. http://upload4.po...
by Readymom
Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:02 pm
Forum: Water Storage Options
Topic: Water Storage: FREE Buckets!
Replies: 1
Views: 3370

Also try your local grocery store bakery departments .... they will often give you the buckets for free. And don't forget your local Sam's club, BJ's, Costco ... they also will most often give them to you for free. Another source is Dunkin Donuts. DD usually will ask for $1 for the buckets. These bu...
by Readymom
Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:02 pm
Forum: Water Storage Options
Topic: Water Storage: FREE Buckets!
Replies: 1
Views: 3370

Water Storage: FREE Buckets!

Wal-Mart bakery and they have 3 gallon buckets that they discard after they are done and are for sale for $1.00 . soak them in water and baking soda. The lids are the hardest to rid of odors. (Source unknown)
by Readymom
Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:40 pm
Forum: Water: Purifying
Topic: Water Purification: Chlorine Bleach
Replies: 9
Views: 7221

Treat your water in two steps!

Original post is from AvianFluTalk preparedness forum: Disinfection https://www.avianflutalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=963&PID=20904&title=water#20904 The following is an explanation of why you should filter your water FIRST, using one of the filters noted in other posts, and THEN use your ch...
by Readymom
Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:15 pm
Forum: Water: Purifying
Topic: Water Purification: Distillation & Distillers
Replies: 4
Views: 7067

Water Purification: Distillation & Distillers

https://live.staticflickr.com/4885/46350411172_20fa95b251_m.jpg Distillation: * Link Unavailable. This site is no longer active and available to view on line. But the info was good and we wanted to keep sharing it! Distillation involves boiling water and then collecting the vapor that condenses bac...
by Readymom
Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:35 pm
Forum: Water: Purifying
Topic: Water Purification: Chlorine Bleach
Replies: 9
Views: 7221

Filtering and chlorinating

https://live.staticflickr.com/4885/46350411172_20fa95b251_m.jpg Original post was from Plan for Pandemic preparedness forum, which is not long active Filtering and chlorinating: * Link Unavailable. This site is no longer active and available to view on line. But the info was good and we wanted to k...
by Readymom
Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:17 pm
Forum: Water: Purifying
Topic: Water Purification: Boiling
Replies: 5
Views: 5703

Water Purification: Boiling

https://live.staticflickr.com/4885/46350411172_20fa95b251_m.jpg * Link Unavailable. This site is no longer active and available to view on line. But the info was good and we wanted to keep sharing it! Boiling...: Water can be purified by boiling. Boiling times may vary from state to state, dependin...
by Readymom
Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:09 pm
Forum: Water: Purifying
Topic: Water Purification-Berkey Filters & Bucket Systems
Replies: 6
Views: 7115

Water Purification-Berkey Filters & Bucket Systems

The following is a home-made water filtering system made using (2) buckets, a Berkey Big Black water filter, and spout. * Link Unavailable. This site is no longer active and available to view on line. But the info was good and we wanted to keep sharing it! The credit for coming up with this idea go...
by Readymom
Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:53 pm
Forum: Water: Purifying
Topic: Water Purification: Chlorine Bleach
Replies: 9
Views: 7221

Infection Control & Water Purification Using ... Bleach

Dr. Gratton Woodson Excerpted from The Bird Flu Manual By Grattan Woodson, MD, FACP, which can now be purchased on Amazon. Infection Control and Water Purification Using Household Bleach * Link Unavailable. This site is no longer active and available to view on line. But the info was good and we wa...
by Readymom
Wed Dec 06, 2006 5:10 pm
Forum: How to Prepare in 24 Hours!
Topic: How to prepare in 24 Hours! - A guide to use
Replies: 0
Views: 16599

How to prepare in 24 Hours! - A guide to use

http://monsonpandemicplan.phpbb24.com/images/monsonpandemicplan/monsonpandemicplan.gif How to Prep In 24 Hours or Less Source: http://monsonpandemicplan.forumportal.us/viewtopic.php?t=132 From Fluwiki: If You Only Have 24 Hours To Prepare for H5N1 Quarantine (please copy and circulate) This list is...
by Readymom
Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:39 pm
Forum: Sanitation
Topic: DISCLAIMER!
Replies: 0
Views: 3405

DISCLAIMER!

As with all information on this forum ... any and all information that used by members/family of members/friends of members of this forum or others in receipt of information from this forum, for their own personal use is USED AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION AND LIABILITY! Those that share and post informat...
by Readymom
Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:38 pm
Forum: Water: Filtering & Purifying
Topic: DISCLAIMER!
Replies: 0
Views: 4034

DISCLAIMER!

As with all information on this forum ... any and all information that used by members/family of members/friends of members of this forum or others in receipt of information from this forum, for their own personal use is USED AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION AND LIABILITY! Those that share and post informat...
by Readymom
Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:38 pm
Forum: Utilities
Topic: DISCLAIMER!
Replies: 0
Views: 4814

DISCLAIMER!

As with all information on this forum ... any and all information that used by members/family of members/friends of members of this forum or others in receipt of information from this forum, for their own personal use is USED AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION AND LIABILITY! Those that share and post informat...
by Readymom
Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:37 pm
Forum: Lights/Lighting
Topic: Lights-DISCLAIMER!
Replies: 0
Views: 4025

Lights-DISCLAIMER!

As with all information on this forum ... any and all information that used by members/family of members/friends of members of this forum or others in receipt of information from this forum, for their own personal use is USED AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION AND LIABILITY! Those that share and post informat...
by Readymom
Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:36 pm
Forum: Medical Concerns
Topic: DISCLAIMER!
Replies: 0
Views: 7156

DISCLAIMER!

As with all information on this forum ... any and all information that used by members/family of members/friends of members of this forum or others in receipt of information from this forum, for their own personal use is USED AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION AND LIABILITY! Those that share and post informat...
by Readymom
Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:35 pm
Forum: Cooking Without Electricity
Topic: DISCLAIMER!
Replies: 0
Views: 9814

DISCLAIMER!

As with all information on this forum ... any and all information that used by members/family of members/friends of members of this forum or others in receipt of information from this forum, for their own personal use is USED AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION AND LIABILITY! Those that share and post informat...
by Readymom
Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:35 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: DISCLAIMER!
Replies: 0
Views: 4663

DISCLAIMER!

As with all information on this forum ... any and all information that used by members/family of members/friends of members of this forum or others in receipt of information from this forum, for their own personal use is USED AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION AND LIABILITY! Those that share and post informat...
by Readymom
Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:34 pm
Forum: Heat & Winter
Topic: DISCLAIMER!
Replies: 0
Views: 4135

DISCLAIMER!

As with all information on this forum ... any and all information that used by members/family of members/friends of members of this forum or others in receipt of information from this forum, for their own personal use is USED AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION AND LIABILITY! Those that share and post informat...
by Readymom
Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:20 pm
Forum: Fuels-Types of
Topic: Kerosene Fuel & Safety
Replies: 4
Views: 7049

Kerosene Fuel & Safety

Kerosene Heater Safety Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC and NKHA Stress Kerosene Heater Safety CPSC Document #5052 https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/5052.pdf If you are using a kerosene heater, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Kerosene Heater Association advise you...
by Readymom
Wed Dec 06, 2006 3:36 pm
Forum: Heat & Winter
Topic: Water Bottles
Replies: 1
Views: 3344

Water Bottles

Water bottles @ night in bed. You can find these, usually in the medical isle at places like Walmart or at your local drug store/pharmacy.
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:13 pm
Forum: Alternate Ways to Cook & Bake
Topic: Baking on top of a camp stove
Replies: 0
Views: 2301

Baking on top of a camp stove

Baking on top of a camp stove "(1) Place a cast iron skillet or cookie sheet on top of the burner(s). (2) Put something on top of this to raise the cooking pan up and allow air to circulate underneath. This could be a low cake pan, or empty tuna cans, or the trivet from your gas range. (3) Put...
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:12 pm
Forum: Store Bought Ideas
Topic: Coleman Camping Stove
Replies: 2
Views: 2287

Coleman Camping Stove

Camping Stove Coleman's 2-Burner Propane Stove is the perfect compact cooking tool to take on weekend getaways. Large 3-1/4"" diameter burners offer even heat distribution and up to 8,000 BTUs of cooking power. Plus, it's rugged construction and folding WindBlock system is designed to wea...
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:09 pm
Forum: Store Bought Ideas
Topic: Coleman makes an Outdoor oven!
Replies: 6
Views: 5301

Coleman makes an Outdoor oven!

coleman makes an outdoor oven that can be used on the grill ect., Coleman Portable Camp Oven ...And it folds flat! http://upload4.postimage.org/1823907/0007650100031_AV_500X500.jpg http://upload4.postimage.org/1823912/0007650100031_215X215.jpg http://upload4.postimage.org/1823918/0007650100031_AV1_5...
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:49 pm
Forum: Fuels-Types of
Topic: Heat Source: Coleman Fuel (White Gas)
Replies: 2
Views: 3209

Cooking with: Coleman Fuel (White Gas)

Coleman fuel (white gas) When used with a Coleman stove this another excellent and convenient fuel for cooking. It is not as portable nor as lightweight as Sterno, but produces a much greater BTU value. Like Sterno, Coleman fuel has a tendency to evaporate even when the container is tightly sealed ...
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:40 pm
Forum: Cooking Without Electricity
Topic: Cooking Without Electric-General Info
Replies: 6
Views: 3667

Cooking Without Electric-General Info

https://live.staticflickr.com/4851/46350411872_ea8725fefe_m.jpg Heat, Light and Cooking In An Emergency http://www.nationalterroralert.com/heatlightcooking/ To conserve your cooking fuel storage needs always do your emergency cooking in the most efficient manner possible. Don't boil more water than...
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:36 pm
Forum: Heat & Winter
Topic: Heat, ... In An Emergency-A note from Homeland Security
Replies: 0
Views: 4273

Heat, ... In An Emergency-A note from Homeland Security

Heat, Light and Cooking In An Emergency To conserve your cooking fuel storage needs always do your emergency cooking in the most efficient manner possible. Don’t boil more water than you need, extinguish the fire as soon as you finished, plan your meals ahead of time to consolidate as much cookin...
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:27 pm
Forum: Fuels-Types of
Topic: Newspaper Logs as a Fuel
Replies: 4
Views: 5062

Newspaper Logs as a Fuel

The Farm * Link Unavailable. This site is no longer active and available to view on line. Newspaper logs make a good and inexpensive source of fuel. You may prepare the logs in the following manner: Use about eight pages of newspaper and open flat. Spread the stack, alternating the cut sides and fo...
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:24 pm
Forum: Fuels-Types of
Topic: Heat Source: Coal
Replies: 0
Views: 3547

Heat Source: Coal

The Farm http://www.thefarm.org/charities/i4at/surv/heatcook.htm Coal stores well if kept in a dark place and away from moving air. Air speeds deterioration and breakdown, causing it to burn more rapidly. Coal may be stored in a plastic-lined pit or in sheds, bags, boxes, or barrels and should be k...
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:17 pm
Forum: Fire Starters
Topic: Fire Starter: Matches
Replies: 5
Views: 4222

Fire Starter: Matches

Matches: Snips of Information regarding safe usage/storage of matches http://www.nationalterroralert.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ntarc.jpg http://www.nationalterroralert.com/heatlightcooking/ Store matches in a waterproof airtight tin with each piece of equipment that must be lit with a flame.
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:07 pm
Forum: Fuels-Types of
Topic: Sterno . . . . . .
Replies: 0
Views: 2936

Sterno . . . . . .

https://live.staticflickr.com/4851/46350411872_ea8725fefe_m.jpg Heat, Light and Cooking In An Emergency http://www.nationalterroralert.com/heatlightcooking/ Sterno Sterno Fuel a jellied petroleum product, is an excellent source of fuel for inclusion in your back pack as part of your 72 hour kit. St...
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:59 pm
Forum: Solar Cooking & Baking
Topic: Windshield Shade Solar Funnel Cooker
Replies: 2
Views: 3167

Windshield Shade Solar Funnel Cooker

https://live.staticflickr.com/4849/31461736807_000762be78_m.jpg The Solar Funnel Cooker http://solarcooking.org/plans/funnel.htm http://www.solarcooking.org/images/windshield-cooker_files/image001.jpg How to Make and Use The BYU Solar Cooker/Cooler by Steven E. Jones, Professor of Physics at Brigha...
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:58 am
Forum: Sanitation
Topic: Trash
Replies: 4
Views: 4046

Trash

Originally posted by Raccoon , Avain Flu Talk * Link Unavailable. This site is no longer active and available to view on line. But the info was good and we wanted to keep sharing it! Trash Start to get rid of as much trash as possible now. I have repackaged alot of my preps into ziplock bags gettin...
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:57 am
Forum: Sanitation
Topic: Toilets-How to keep them Clean
Replies: 4
Views: 5728

Toilets-How to keep them Clean

Toilets/Potties/Port-A-Potties: Keeping Clean Cedar Shavings Also you can use the cedar shavings bags..available from any pet store. place 1 to 2 inches in the bottom of bucket , they come in bales at any pet store. cover with scoops of shavings after bowel movement, but minimal use after urine. Mu...
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:50 am
Forum: Sanitation
Topic: Toilets-Portable Options
Replies: 11
Views: 9192

How to Build a Temporary Privacy,Shower or Potty Shelter

Toilets/Potties/Port-A-Potties: Building Temporary One "To build a toliet, buy the following items from Home Depot or Lowes: 1. 6-8 standard cement blocks. They have 2 square holes in the middle. 2. A 2 x 4 inch by 6 or 8 foot pice of lumber, cut in half (that is Two 3 or 4 feet sections) they...
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:50 am
Forum: Hygiene-Personal Hygiene
Topic: Showers
Replies: 10
Views: 4552

How to Build a Temporary Privacy,Shower or Potty Shelter

Privacy Shelter: Building Temporary one "To construct an expedient privacy shelter for either a toliet or a shower : 1. Stack 2 building blocks on top of each other so the open hole faces the sky. 2. Insert a 2 x 4 into the holes 3. Attach a tarp to the 2 x 4 with nails or clamps." If you...
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:45 am
Forum: Sanitation
Topic: Sanitation: General Information
Replies: 8
Views: 10118

Sanitation: General Information

https://live.staticflickr.com/7808/47172336882_96b8c78df0_m.jpg Sanitation and Hygiene In An Emergency http://www.nationalterroralert.com/sanitationhygiene/ The lack of sanitation facilities following major disaster can quickly create secondary problems unless basic guidelines are followed. If the ...
by Readymom
Mon Dec 04, 2006 6:38 am
Forum: Sanitation
Topic: Toilets-Humanure & Composting
Replies: 13
Views: 6832

Toilets-Humanure & Composting

Humanure Toilets http://humanurehandbook.com/manual.html What is "humanure"? Humanure (human manure) is human fecal material and urine. It is a major source of environmental pollution around the world. It is also a source of disease organisms. When discarded into the environment as a wast...

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