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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 August 13, 2009...

Let your friends and neighbors know what help you may need ...

  • Make sure your friends and neighbors know what help you may need in an emergency.
  • Practice using alternate methods of evacuation with your family.

Check your cupboards. Do you have these items? If not, pick them up at the grocery store this week.

  • 1 can of meat (1 for each member of the household)
  • 1 can of fruit(1 for each)
  • 1 can of vegetables (1 for each)
  • 1 package of eating utensils
  • 1 package of paper plates
  • Cups

 

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