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Tuesday 19 July 2016

Surviving The Grid Going Down Helpful Tips

By Jason Mitchell


Earthquake, tsunami, storms and cyclone. Add in your list the terrorist attack and even war. This is not fictional. You would not know when will be this catastrophe occur but surely it will. That is why, right now, you must prepare yourself.

When it occurs, one thing that will surely be affected is the transmission of electricity. Electricity is the most important element to keep your commodities functioning. That can include cell phones, stove and even on your heater. Surviving the grid going down is might be pretty tough.

The most important commodity that will be out in service during these natural disasters can be your electricity. That is a terrible news especially in winter, the time when you need it the most for your heater. On top of that, due to its vast effect, road access might be proved difficult. If you have loved ones who were injured, the hospital might be not the best place to take good care of your needs especially if they are a victim too.

Hospitals will be inaccessible. Roads are blocked, Houses had been torn apart. Cries can be heard from left to right. You will be lucky to survive from the calamity but honestly, you will face many challenges after it. Pray that it would not take place during winter. Nobody can surely survive long without getting a good source of heat.

Imagine the picture that will take place in your surrounding. There would be loathing. There will be death. Starvation is present. To lessen your burden, while still early, here are the things you must do.

Maintaining a generator. Not all people can have a camper that they can use for the electric source. Therefore, buying your own generator will be really helpful. This can prove useful especially for keeping you warm. But before you start to install it, you shall check first if your wires are safe to use especially when it get in contact with water.

Food and water source. Make it a habit to always stock emergency food and water in every grocery shopping you make. It must be stored into an area of the house where water cannot infiltrate it. You cannot say that every week accidents can happen so to keep it edible, have it replaced every month. Store only foods that can be consumed even without water specifically can goods.

Assure to refill your medicine kit. Injuries. Those are the only minor result of these calamities. But without tending it right away, it can go severe. Hence, you shall keep antibiotics with you. On top of that, prepare an inhaler and paracetamol. Due to the poor weather and ventilation, your child might get sick.

Another source of electricity. Batteries for flashlight and radio. Generator for your heater. Those things are very important while waiting for the installation of the electricity. During winter, no certain people are saving with the freezing cold without any heat source. You must take it in mind to always prepare yourself for the possibility. Especially on your power source. You would be needing it to get contact to the news from the other world. Communication and security are few of the things it can offer.




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