Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Emergency Preparedness

Define problem – earthquake, fire, and tsunami

Brainstorm (supplies) 20 –

1.   Earthquake

a.       Sustainable light source

b.      Whistle or anything to show you location

c.       Food rations

d.      Convenient carrying case

e.      Easily worn protective gear (helmet)

f.        2-way frequency radio

g.       Water

h.      Water proof Matches

i.         Swiss army knife

j.        Rope

k.       Warm clothes (breathable)

l.         Flint stick

m.    Hand wipes (cleansing product)

n.      Bandages

o.      Compass

p.      Reflective surfaces

q.      Antibiotic ointment

r.        Waterproofed items

s.       Sturdy shoes w/ traction

t.        Identification

u.      Money

v.       Aspirin (medications)

w.     Duct tape

x.       Blanket and/or towels

y.       Basic toiletries

z.       First aid kit

aa.   Knife

bb.  lighter

2.   Fire

a.       Flame retardant items

b.      Mouth filters

c.       Aloe Vera

d.      Small shovel

e.      Machete/mallet/hammer

f.        Fire extinguisher

g.       Salt

3.   Tsunami

a.       Inflatable raft w/ paddles

b.      Radio

c.       See earthquake

d.      flares

e.      Trash bags

f.        Water purifier

g.       Sun screen

h.      Sun blocking hat

i.         Water proof clothing

Generate solution – reduce travel size as much as possible, take necessities, not luxuries

The feedback I recieved came from my parents. The following is the ideas they came up with.

Solicit Feedback (positive, change, questions, ideas) –
-   Positive

1.       Good job at not just general items (clothes, food, water), but specific items

2.       Listed items that tend to be overlooked

-   Change

1.       Be more specific (protective gear – what safety gear; waterproofed stuff)

-   Questions

1.       Why do you want a fishing rod (hand line)?

2.       What is your plan if your house is wiped out, or lost a parent(s)?

-   Ideas

1.       contact info for family and relatives

2.       solar/hand-crank charger for miscellaneous items

3.       survival guide

4.       dusk masks

5.       gauze

6.       life-jackets

7.       hand line (for fishing)

8.       radio with emergency broadcasting band (NOAA) (portable)

9.       GPS

10.   Tarp

11.   Sleeping bags

12.   Crescent wrench for utility shut off

13.   Batteries

14.   9mm handgun

15.   Zip lock bag of dryer lint (for creating fire)

16.   Sunglasses

17.   Emergency blanket

Refine solution - reduce travel size and carry light-weight items as much as possible, take extreme necessities, not luxuries

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