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Space blankets, the final frontier

November 29, 2009

Will a Mylar space blanket save you at 40 below in blizzard-force winds? Of course not! A good space blanket, however, will reflect back a lot of your heat -- they're used by rescuers of all sorts. Having one in your car might just help keep you cozy when you're broken down in East Moosejaw, Saskatchewan. (Today's tip courtesy of Click and Clack, the Car Talk guys, from National and Maine Public Radio. Visit them online at http://www.cartalk.com/ )

 

More daily tips ...

Week of November 9, 2009...

Create a personal support network ...

  • Create a personal support network who can help you identify the resources you will need to cope with disaster

Check your pantry and medicine cabinet. Do you have these things? If not, stop by the grocery store and pick them up.

  • 1 gallon water (Purchase one for each member of the household)
  • 1 can of meat
  • 1 can of fruit
  • Feminine hygiene supplies
  • Paper and pencil
  • Map of the area
  • Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever

Also, 1 gallon of water for each pet.

 

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