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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Time lapse map showing radiation approach to US


This really needs no explanation. The real issue will be how long the release will continue as now steam is coming from both #2 and #3 reactors signaling continued heating and release of material.

Link to time lapse map.



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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Should we worry about fallout from the nuclear mess in Japan?



Just in case you have been under a rock and missed the whole Japan quake/tsunami/nuclear plant meltdown in progress.

The 2 isotopes we should worry about are Iodine 131 and Cesium 139. I-131 being the nastier of the 2 since as it decays, it releases gamma radiation. This type of radiation penetrates just about anything quite easily except for bunkers etc.. I-131 is very damaging to mammalian cells, cause mutations to out right destruction. This is the main culprit for radiation sickness. Cs-139 emits beta radiation which isn't quite as nasty but can still cause problems over the long term, localized damage and even surface skin burns.

So back to the question...Should we in the US and more specifically Florida worry about possible radiation from this?
Probably not.
BUT we should still be careful and check things out for ourselves. Yes, I'm weird and have 2 radiation survey meters. Typical background radiation for my area ranges from 0.0007 to 0.0020 uSv/hr. But what happens if things change? What happens if certain natural and man made events come together? Suppose things continue out of control and more radiation is released? The key for us will be the weather. Will the radiation be swept up into the atmosphere and transported across the pacific and get dumped on us (most likely from rain)? The potential danger is, such an event could cause small pools of concentrated radiation.


Unfortunately, the US as a whole is badly prepared for nuclear radiation problems. The study shows:
The authors asked public-health departments about their preparedness to monitor the human health effects of any released radiation from these kind of incidents. Across the different methods of monitoring, between 70% and 84% of states reported having completed minimal to no planning. Some 82% of states reported no or minimal plans to collect biological or clinical samples to assess the impact of radiation exposure.


Probably one of the best books in dealing with a nuclear disaster is Bruce Clayton's 'Life After Doomsday'. Though it deals mostly with the impact and subsequent survival of nuclear war, the explanations of radiation effects, and necessary preparations still apply.
Hopefully, this won't become an issue, but it is always good to be ready, just in case.


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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Survival Rations...



Survival rations (SR) should be part of every preppers stock. SR's are different from your standard stock of food in that they provide nutrition in only the most dire situations. Mainstay 3600 emergency food rations are that type of food. Each bar provides 400 calories for a total of 3600 calories per package. The rations are US Coast Guard approved and they recommend 3 bars per day per person on land and 2 bars per person at sea. Thus each package provides a minimum of 3 days of nutrition per person. A case comes with 10 packages or 30 days worth of nutrition for 1 person. A case goes for ~ $53. The rations have a 5 yr shelf life. Each 24 oz package is about 5inx5in by 1in thick.
Ok, sounds semi-spiffy, but how do they taste? Not too bad actually...something similar to a lemon bar. The big aspect is that the bars do not make you thirsty, something many rations cannot claim, but key in getting a USCG approved ration.



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Sunday, March 6, 2011

Florida Preppers Roll Call - All Preppers Please Check In

The American Preppers Network is conducting a network-wide roll call.  Whether you are a member or not please check in and let us know what you are doing to prepare.

This is a good opportunity to network with other preppers near you.

Florida Preppers, to respond to the roll call please follow this link:
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  • Reply to the Roll Call and let us know what you have been doing to prepare.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

I-95 and U.S. 1 Closed due to fires

From: CajunDaddys_girl

I-95 is now closed from SR 46 in Seminole County North to SR 44 in Volusia County.
The fire has moved from Brevard County North to Volusia county and is now at 10k acres active burn with a possible 10 0/0 contained.
15 Fire Agencies are currently battling the fire
1 home lost to fire
6 dettached shed have been lost
Homes evacuated.
Shelters open.
School bus service has been suspended from SR 46 north to SR 44 in areas near the fires...
Currentl local state of emergency has been delared for Brevard fire zone.

The great News: We finally have rain which has dropped more water than expected. The fire Dept.has said this will help gain some control of the fires...

Read more here:
http://americanpreppersnetwork.net/viewtopic.php?f=106&t=9084

Some Free Fire Safety, Prevention, and Survival ebooks, and manuals

- ARC - Are You Ready - Fire

- ARC - Are You Ready - Wildfires

- Fact Sheet: Fires

- Fact Sheet: Fire Safe

- WildFires
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