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Monday, December 19, 2011

Shift Happens!

I lived and worked in San Francisco for several years in the Seventies and, like most residents, I shrugged off the dire warnings from friends and family members outside the area as to my imminent demise in an earthquake.

As it happened, my daily grind was never interrupted even once by the smallest of tremors, setting the stage for me to continue the normalcy bias in regards to preparing for one -- even after moving to the Olympia area and being subjected to a new set of doom-and-gloom predictions about The Big One overdue in the Cascadian Subduction Zone off our coastline.

Then I stumbled upon Home Facts, a realtor tool for assessing hazards before purchasing any kind of real estate. Just for grins, I typed in my little town to see what new worries I should obsess about in my ongoing efforts to prepare. Let’s see – there’s an A for the Crime Index, an 8.5 out of 10 for Air Quality, a Low rating for Radon Levels, another A on Tornado Risk, and – OMG! – a D-minus for Earthquake Risk!

Frowning, I clicked on the details:

“The USGS database shows that there is an 86.349% chance of a major earthquake within 50 kilometers of this location within the next 50 years.”

And that missing sense of urgency suddenly blossomed in my mind at last. Fifty years in geologic time is a mere nanosecond, and 86% is too close to 100% for comfort. I NEEDED TO PREP FOR AN EARTHQUAKE AS IF IT WERE A SHTF EVENT!

All I remembered from my school days was the old duck-and-cover routine until the ground stopped shaking. However, now I had all my preps to worry about, and they could hardly do the same thing, lol.

So what could I do to maximize both my physical safety and the survival of all my supplies? I started listing some ideas after a whole-house walk-through:

Strap heavy furniture, TVs, appliances, and the hot water heater to the walls.
Add latches to all cabinets.
Secure lighting fixtures and wall hangings.
Use putty adhesive under knick-knacks and other breakables and collectibles.
Add shelf “lips” to keep glass jars and cans in place
Keep BOV gassed up and full of supplies separate from the house

What have you done, or what can you add to this list? If you live in western Washington, the time is NOW to prepare for a big earthquake.

Now if I could just get that percentage out of my head when I’m strolling on the beach, staring out to sea and looking for that incoming tsunami…

A BIG thank you to GoldenOldie for submitting this article!


Comment by GoldenOldie:

Color me shocked but it appears the experts have not reached a consensus on that high percentage for a Big Quake that burned a hole in my brain: http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2011/12/despite_an_unusual_run_of_gian.html "The risks of a subduction zone quake differ from north to south. In the northern segment, Goldfinger's group also puts the odds at 10 to 15 percent during the next 50 years. Quakes originating there tend to rupture the full length of the subduction zone, he says. In southern Oregon and Northern California, quakes along the subduction zone appear to strike more frequently."
The odds look a little better now where I'm located, but I'm still going full speed ahead on those quake mitigation ideas -- just like a prudent PNW prepper should do. :)
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Monday, December 12, 2011

How Much Food Should You Have Stored Up?

In prepper terms, "too much is not nearly enough"! For those starting out in the preparedness lifestyle, it's just one #10 can at a time, an extra toothbrush here, a couple oil lamps there and before you know it you're well on your way to self sufficiency! If you are frugal and have a fair bit of drive, you can avoid the mad rush at the local grocery when a natural disaster strikes (or worse)...
Click HERE to see what other preppers are doing to prepare.

Thanks to jimmyjr for starting the topic on APN!

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Monday, December 5, 2011

Small Scale Solar for Preppers!

Want to run some LED lights or maybe keep a dorm room sized fridge going in a grid down situation? See how these folks are keeping the lights on with solar power!

Thanks to kelly for starting the topic on APN!
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Monday, November 28, 2011

How to Prioritize for the New Prepper

If you are new to prepping, your brain is probably in overdrive mode! There certainly is alot to think about: food, water, home security, financial security, medical needs, tools and the list goes on and on. Here's how to prioritize your preps!

Thanks to Conscious for starting the topic on APN!

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Monday, November 21, 2011

Anxiety About the Unknown!

You don't need to be a Wall Street Broker to see how bad the economy has become. For many, it's a struggle to just keep a roof over their head, a car on the road and food in their belly! See how Preppers deal with the anxiety of everyday life.

Thanks to ILprep4 for starting the thread on APN!

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Monday, November 7, 2011

Prepping for Folks with Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes can be hard enough to live with under normal circumstances. Planning to survive a SHTF scenario with diabetes is really tough, but definately doable!

Thanks to PathAcross for starting the thread on APN!

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Monday, October 24, 2011

Tools you Need for SHTF

Preppers know that water is life-giving and that food will be a precious commodity during hard/traumatic times. What about household tools and basic construction materials? Without the "big box stores" to turn to, it would be prudent to start prepping the garage too!

Thanks to RevLong for starting the topic on APN!
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Monday, September 19, 2011

"Bird Flu Expert" Gives Clear Warning!

Now that summer is winding down, you can bet that cold and flu season is just around the corner...

Thanks to ReadyMom for starting the conversation!
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

What State Is "Safe" For Bugging Out To?

If a natural (or man made) catastrophe occurs in your region and you MUST leave your home, where would you bug out to?

Thanks to craftyone for starting the thread on APN!


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Monday, August 15, 2011

Skyrocketing Food Prices!

Unless you are blind, deaf AND living in a hole in the forest, you can't help but notice how expensive a trip to the local grocery store is becoming... See how these folks are offsetting the costs!

Thanks to somuchtodo for starting the topic!

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Monday, August 8, 2011

The Building Blocks for Surviving!

Having a solid foundation for survival is essential to any prepper!

Thanks to "Wolverine" from Michigan for writing the article.

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Monday, July 25, 2011

What do YOU do to keep cool in the summer heat?

With such weird weather happening all over the United States right now, what are some of the ways YOU keep cool?

Thanks to somuchtodo for starting the conversation!

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Friday, July 22, 2011

Preparedness Expo in Spokane, Washington

Special thanks to Idaho Bob for bringing this to our attention:
 
There will be an Sustainable Preparedness Expo, at the Fairgrounds, in Spokane, on July 31.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Making Sprouts from Seeds

Almost all seeds sprout into something edible. What's YOUR take on it?


Thanks to Sbsion at APN for starting the discussion!
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Monday, June 27, 2011

Cleaning 5 Gallon Buckets for Food Storage

You want to reuse those 5 gallon buckets for food storage, but they have residue from the pickles or soy sause they once contained. How do you get them clean enough to store preps in? These folks have the answer!

Thanks to rollie66 for starting the thread on APN!

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Monday, June 20, 2011

Lightening Safety Tips

Electrical storms can produce severe problems for certain regions here in the U.S..

Thanks to Itsadisaster for posting the thread on American Preppers Network!

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

A New Way to Look at the Grocery Store!

Frustrated by high prices at your local grocery store? See how these folks are doing something about it!

Thanks to Ann28816

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Sunday, June 12, 2011

Preparedness Expo - June 18th - Evergreen, Montana

Mark your calendars! The Flathead Liberty Bell is sponsoring a Preparedness Expo on Saturday June, 18 from 10am - 8pm featuring Resources and Workshops to Help You Prepare for the Unexpected
Address:
Valley Victory Church (in the gym)
315 East Evergreen
Evergreen, Montana
Admission: $5.00
12 and under: FREE!

http://flatheadlibertybell.com/scheduled-events.shtml

Monday, June 6, 2011

Crime Statistics in America by City

The main stream media always seems to say that crime trends are lower overall in America. Not according to this report...
Thanks to Peachesncream for starting the thread!

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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Solar Flares and CME's, Oh My!

As if we didn't have enough to worry about... Solar storms are predicted to peak by 2013.

Thanks to ReadyMom for starting the thread @ APN!

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Monday, May 23, 2011

The Skyrocketing Price of Food!

You see the prices going up at the local grocery store, but just how high have food prices soared?

Thanks to Crusis for starting the thread!

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Monday, May 16, 2011

Prepping Your Pantry vs. Paying Off Debt

Most of us have some sort of debt. A car note, plastic card, other loans etc. Throw in a high fuel bill and skyrocketing food costs and the average hardworking American finds themselves struggling! Here's how you become self reliant, store up food AND get out of debt at the same time?

Thanks to highwayman2000 for starting the thread!
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Monday, May 9, 2011

The Value of Survival Silver

Silver has been all over the map recently. How will it work as a tool of surviving these tough economic times?

Thanks to VirtualPrepper for starting the discussion!

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Monday, May 2, 2011

Nuclear Radiation Emergencies and Links

With everything going on in Japan right now, coupled with past accidents and any upcoming nuclear events, it is wise to have knowledge of how to deal with nuclear radiation!

Thanks to ReadyMom for the links!
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Monday, April 25, 2011

What Type of Things Will You Barter in a Downturned Economy?

With prices going up across the board, what types of items and services will people barter with if the economy goes further south, or worse yet, if the trucks stop rolling?

Thanks to Chevyguy for starting the discussion!
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Monday, April 18, 2011

Grocery Bill's are Getting a Little Out of Hand...

Smaller packaging, bigger packaging with less contents, bigger packaging with the same weight of contents. No matter what ploy they use to save a buck, we all see it at the check out line! See what these folks are saying about skyrocketing food prices. Thanks to Justamom for starting the discussion! ------------------------------------------ Join the APN Forum at www.AmericanPreppersNetwork.net Visit the Washington Forum at www.WashingtonPreppersNetwork.net

Monday, April 11, 2011

Dehydrating Your Food for Storage!

A great kitchen gadget is the food dehydrator. Pantry space is a problem for most folks. Shrinking your food can only help! Thanks to Brescon for starting the thread on dehydrating! ------------------------------------------ Join the APN Forum at www.AmericanPreppersNetwork.net Visit the Washington Forum at www.WashingtonPreppersNetwork.net

Monday, April 4, 2011

Nuclear Materials in U.S. Rainwater

Since the earthquake/tsunami and subsequent nuclear facility woes in Japan, there has been alot of talk about the effects on rainwater here in the U.S. Thanks to cityhomesteader for starting the discussion! ------------------------------------------ Join the APN Forum at www.AmericanPreppersNetwork.net Visit the Washington Forum at www.WashingtonPreppersNetwork.net

Monday, March 28, 2011

The Value of Silver when TSHTF...

In the event of a total meltdown of our economy, or maybe just our own personal financial crunch, what role would silver play? Thanks to VirtualPrepper for starting the discussion! ------------------------------------------ Join the APN Forum at www.AmericanPreppersNetwork.net Visit the Washington Forum at www.WashingtonPreppersNetwork.net

Monday, March 21, 2011

#10 Cans of Food Available at WalMart?

I had no idea that #10 cans of preparedness foods could be found at WalMart.

Thanks to Beautiful Mind for starting the discussion.
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Monday, March 14, 2011

Will Japanese Nuclear Radiation Hit the West Coast?

With multiple nuclear reactors suffering damage by the massive 8.9 earthquake, is it possible that radiation could affect the west coast of the United States? Some say it's possible, while others say it's unlikely. Here's what other preppers are saying about it!


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Friday, March 11, 2011

Tsunami Safety Tips

Tsunami Safety Tips
From Janet Liebsch
Website:  "It's a Disaster and What are You Gonna Do about it?"

A tsunami [soo-nah´-mee] is a series of huge, destructive waves caused by an undersea disturbance from an earthquake, volcano, landslide, or even a meteorite. As the waves approach the shallow coastal waters, they appear normal and the speed decreases. Then, as the tsunami nears the coastline, it turns into a gigantic, forceful wall of water that smashes into the shore with speeds exceeding 600 miles per hour (965 km/h)! Usually tsunamis are about 20 feet (6 m) high, but extreme ones can get as high as 100 feet (30 m) or more!

A tsunami is a series of waves and the first wave may not be the largest one, plus the danger can last for many hours after the first wave hits. During the past 100 years, more than 200 tsunamis have been recorded in the Pacific Ocean due to earthquakes and Japan has suffered a majority of them.

The Pacific Ocean tsunami warning system was put in place back in 1949. As of June 2006, the Indian Ocean has a tsunami warning system, and NOAA expanded the Pacific system to include the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico and areas of the Atlantic around the U.S. coast as of mid-2007.

Did you know...

...a tsunami is not a tidal wave - it has nothing to do with the tide?!

...another name used to describe a tsunami is “harbor wave”

...“tsu” means harbor and “nami” means wave in Japanese?!

...sometimes the ocean floor is exposed near the shore since a tsunami can cause the water to recede or move back before slamming in to shore?!

...tsunamis can travel up streams and rivers that lead to the ocean?!


BEFORE A TSUNAMI:

Learn the buzzwords - Learn words used by both the West Coast / Alaska Tsunami Warning Center (WC/ATWC - for AK, BC, CA, OR, and WA) and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC - for international authorities, HI and all U.S. territories within Pacific basin) for tsunami threats...
Advisory - an earthquake has occurred in the Pacific basin which might generate a tsunami
Watch - a tsunami was or may have been generated, but is at least 2 hours travel time from Watch area
Warning - a tsunami was / may have been generated and could cause damage to Warning area - should evacuate

Learn risks - If new to area, call local emergency management office and ask what the warning signals are and what to do when you hear them. Coastal areas less than 25 feet above sea level and within a mile of shoreline along coasts are at greatest risk. Or visit http://www.tsunamiready.noaa.gov

Make a plan - Develop a Family Emergency Plan (e.g. establish meeting places, list of emergency contact #s, out of state contact person, etc) and Disaster Supplies Kits/BOBs.

Listen - Make sure you have a battery-operated radio (with spare batteries) for weather forecasts and updates. (Radios like Environment Canada’s Weatheradio and NOAA’s Weather Radio have a tone-alert feature that automatically alerts you when a Watch or Warning has been issued.)

Water signs - If near water or shore, watch for a noticeable rise or fall in the normal depth of coastal water - that’s advance warning of a tsunami so get to high ground. Also - if water pulls away from shoreline and exposes sea floor - run to higher ground ASAP!!

Feeling shaky...? - If you feel an earthquake in the Pacific Coast area (from Alaska down to Baja), listen to the radio for tsunami warnings.

Is that it...? - Don’t be fooled by the size of one wave - more will follow and they could get bigger … and a small tsunami at one beach can be a giant wave a few miles away!

Be ready to evacuate - Listen to local authorities and leave if you are told to evacuate.


DURING A TSUNAMI:

Leave - If you are told to evacuate, DO IT! Remember - a tsunami is a series of waves - the first one may be small but who knows what the rest will bring. Grab your BOB/Disaster Supplies Kit and GO!

IF ON OR NEAR SHORE - Get off the shore and get to higher ground quickly! Stay away from rivers and streams that lead to the ocean since tsunamis can travel up them too. You cannot outrun a tsunami ... if you see the wave it’s too late!

IF ON A BOAT - It depends where you are -- either get to land or go
further out to sea ...

In port - May not have time to get out of port or harbor and out to sea - check with authorities to see what you should do. Smaller boats may want to dock and get passengers and crew to land quickly.

In open ocean - DO NOT return to port if a tsunami warning has been issued since wave action is barely noticeable in the open ocean! Stay out in open sea or ocean until authorities advise danger has passed.

Don’t go there - Do NOT try to go down to the shoreline to watch and don’t be fooled by size of one wave - more will follow and they could get bigger so continue listening to radio and TV.


AFTER A TSUNAMI:

Listen - Whether on land or at sea, local authorities will advise when it is safe to return to the area -- keep listening to radio and TV updates.

Watch out - Look for downed power lines, flooded areas and other damage caused by the waves.

Don’t go in there - Try to stay out of buildings or homes that are damaged until it is safe to enter and wear sturdy work boots and gloves when working in the rubble.

Strange critters – Be aware that the waves may bring in many critters from the ocean (marine life) so watch out for pinchers and stingers!

RED or GREEN sign in window – After a disaster, Volunteers and Emergency Service personnel may go door-to-door to check on people. By placing a sign in your window that faces the street near the door, you can let them know if you need them to STOP HERE or MOVE ON.
Either use a piece of RED or GREEN construction paper or draw a big RED or GREEN “X” (using a crayon or marker) on a piece of paper and tape it in the window.
-- RED means STOP HERE!
-- GREEN means EVERYTHING IS OKAY…MOVE ON!
-- Nothing in the window would also mean STOP HERE!

Insurance - If your home suffers any damage, contact your insurance agent and keep all receipts for clean-up and repairs.

Mold - Consider asking a restoration professional to inspect your house for mold. Also check out http://www.epa.gov/mold

Some additional things to check and do...
- Check electrical system (watch for sparks, broken wires or the smell of hot insulation)
- Check appliances after turning off electricity at main fuse and, if wet, unplug and let them dry out. Call a professional to check them before using.
- Check water and sewage system and, if pipes are damaged, turn off main water valve.
- Throw out food, makeup and medicines that may have been exposed to flood waters and check refrigerated foods to see if they are spoiled. If frozen foods have ice crystals in them then okay to refreeze.
- Throw out moldy items that are porous (like rotten wood, carpet padding, furniture, etc.) if they’re too difficult to clean and remove mold. Remove standing water and scrub moldy surfaces with non-ammonia soap or detergent, or a commercial cleaner, rinse with clean water and dry completely. Then use a mixture of 1 part bleach to 10 parts clean water to wipe down surfaces or items, rinse and dry.
- Secure valuable items or move them to another location, if possible


Above extracted from IT'S A DISASTER! book (proceeds benefit APN)


Additional resources...

West Coast / Alaska Tsunami Warning Center
(WC/ATWC - for AK, BC, CA, OR, and WA) http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/

Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC - for international authorities, HI and all U.S. territories within Pacific basin) http://www.weather.gov/ptwc/

TsunamiReady:
  http://www.tsunamiready.noaa.gov/

CDC's Tsunami page:
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/tsunamis/

Flood safety tips thread on APN:
http://www.americanpreppersnetwork.net/viewtopic.php?f=634&t=824

Earthquakes mitigation & safety tips discussion on APN:
http://www.americanpreppersnetwork.net/viewtopic.php?f=634&t=7288

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Tsunami Warning

From:  the West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center:

To: U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and British Columbia coastal regions
From: NOAA/NWS/West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center
Subject: Tsunami Warning and Advisory #10 issued 03/11/2011 at 6:47AM PST

The advisory and warning regions remain the same. New observations are listed below.

The Tsunami Warning continues in effect for the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Point Concepcion, California to the Oregon-Washington border.

The Tsunami Warning continues in effect for the coastal areas of Alaska from Amchitka Pass, Alaska (125 miles W of Adak) to Attu, Alaska.

The Tsunami Advisory continues in effect for the coastal areas of California from the California-Mexico border to Point Concepcion, California.

The Tsunami Advisory continues in effect for the coastal areas of Washington, British Columbia and Alaska from the Oregon-Washington border to Amchitka Pass, Alaska (125 miles W of Adak).

A Tsunami Warning means that all coastal residents in the warning area who are near the beach or in low-lying regions should move immediately inland to higher ground and away from all harbors and inlets including those sheltered directly from the sea. Those feeling the earth shake, seeing unusual wave action, or the water level rising or receding may have only a few minutes before the tsunami arrival and should move immediately. Homes and small buildings are not designed to withstand tsunami impacts. Do not stay in these structures.

All residents within the warned area should be alert for instructions broadcast from their local civil authorities. A tsunami has been recorded.

A Tsunami Advisory means that a tsunami capable of producing strong currents or waves dangerous to persons in or very near the water is expected. Significant, widespread inundation is not expected for areas under an advisory. Currents may be hazardous to swimmers, boats, and coastal structures and may continue for several hours after the initial wave arrival.

At 9:46 PM Pacific Standard Time on March 10, an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 8.9 occurred near the east coast of Honshu, Japan . (Refer to the United States Geological Survey for official earthquake parameters.) This earthquake has generated a tsunami which could cause damage to coastal regions in a warning or advisory. Estimated tsunami arrival times and maps along with safety rules and other information can be found on the WCATWC web site.

Measurements or reports of tsunami activity:

 Location                   Lat.   Lon.    Time        Amplitude
 ------------------------  -----  ------  -------     ----------- Shemya  AK                52.7N  174.1E  1130UTC   05.1FT/01.56M
 Adak  AK                  51.9N  176.6W  1223UTC   01.8FT/00.56M
 Midway Is.  USA           28.2N  177.4W  1044UTC   05.1FT/01.55M
 Wake Is.  USA             19.3N  166.6E  0918UTC   01.7FT/00.52M
 Dutch Harbor  AK          53.9N  166.5W  1134UTC   01.6FT/00.48M
 Naha  Japan               26.2N  127.7E  1022UTC   01.6FT/00.49M
 Nikolski  AK              52.9N  168.9W  1342UTC   01.9FT/00.59M
 French Frigate Shoals     23.5N  166.2W  1334UTC   01.8FT/00.56M
 St Paul Is.  AK           57.1N  170.3W  1225UTC   02.0FT/00.61M
 Sand Point  AK            55.3N  160.5W  1347UTC   01.1FT/00.35M
 Nawiliwili Kauai  HI      22.0N  159.4W  1344UTC   02.5FT/00.76M
 Barbers Point  HI         21.5N  158.0W  1312UTC   02.3FT/00.70M
 Honolulu Oahu  HI         21.3N  157.9W  1316UTC   02.2FT/00.66M
 Kahului Maui  HI          20.9N  156.5W  1331UTC   05.7FT/01.74M
 Hilo  HI                  19.7N  155.1W  1343UTC   03.4FT/01.04M
Time - Time of measurement.
Amp. - Tsunami amplitudes are measured relative to normal sea level. It is NOT crest-to-trough wave height. Values are given in both meters (M) and feet (FT).

TSUNAMI AMPLITUDES ARE EXPECTED TO PEAK TWO TO THREE HOURS AFTER INITIAL ARRIVAL ALONG THE NORTH AMERICAN COAST. FORECAST TSUNAMI AMPLITUDES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WCATWC WEB SITE WCATWC.ARH.NOAA.GOV. THE TSUNAMI CCONTINUES TO IMPACT THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. THE OBSERVATIONS FROM THESE INITIAL WAVES MAY NOT REPRESENT THE HIGHEST IMPACT.
Tsunamis can be dangerous waves that are not survivable. Wave heights are amplified by irregular shoreline and are difficult to forecast. Tsunamis often appear as a strong surge and may be preceded by a receding water level. Mariners in water deeper than 600 feet should not be affected by a tsunami. Wave heights will increase rapidly as water shallows. Tsunamis are a series of ocean waves which can be dangerous for several hours after the initial wave arrival. DO NOT return to evacuated areas until an all clear is given by local civil authorities.

Pacific coastal regions outside California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska should refer to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center messages for information on the event.

This message will be updated in 60 minutes or sooner if the situation warrants. (For updates please go to
the West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center:) The tsunami message will remain in effect until further notice. For further information stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, your local TV or radio stations, or see the WCATWC web site.

Link to Standard Warning Message
Link to Public Warning Message
Link to XML/CAP Message
Link to Printable Message



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- Fact Sheet - Tsunami

- Tsunami

Monday, March 7, 2011

Washington 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.

Washington Preppers, to respond to the roll call please follow this link:
http://americanpreppersnetwork.net/viewtopic.php?f=383&t=9289

  • Reply to the Roll Call and let us know what you have been doing to prepare.
If you are not yet a member of the forum you can register here for free:
http://americanpreppersnetwork.net/ucp.php?mode=register

Friday, March 4, 2011

Diatomaceous Earth

Into gardening? Got pests you want to naturally get rid of? Learn all about diatomaceous earth @ APN!

Thanks to freedomfox for starting the thread!

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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Washington Survival Snow Shoeing & Cave Building

Snow shoeing in the NW, day trip to build a snow cave and make a camp fire. And try out our gear and packs for our 2 night trip that is approaching. I was accompanied on this trip by JasonJasonJason1, here is his vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa2XPY...



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Monday, February 21, 2011

Modern Firearms Theory for when the SHTF!

Come join the discussion on modern firearm theory!

Thanks to gun papa for starting the thread.
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

It's Time to Talk Generators!

The more thought and planning you put into your generator purchase now, the less scrambling you will be doing when the power goes out!

Thanks to Railbuggy2300 for the link and pictures!

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Thursday, February 10, 2011

EMERGENCY FIELD DENTISTRY COURSE

A North American renowned Emergency Field Dental Surgeon and currently practicing DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery of 29 years) from Tennessee, USA has been retained and scheduled to instruct a “ONE TIME” two day course on “Emergency Field Dental procedures”. 

 
This class will cover all aspects of Field Dentistry with hands-on instruction on several aspects such as types of fillings and how to do them, dental anesthesia, extracting teeth, what equipment to use and how to get it. The student will get the unheard of chance to fill cavities, replace broken or missing crowns, extract teeth and use a high speed dental drill. The drill is the same type used in any dental office. Several years ago this Dental specialist was asked if he could convert the air turbine drill he uses to run off a simple compressed air tank which could be recharged with a bicycle air pump. He did and we now use EMP (Electro-Magnetic Pulse) / Electricity grid down proof high speed dental drills. All students will be given the chance to practice dental procedures on models and have plenty of time to have all questions answered by our guest Dental Field Surgeon! All Course Materials and guides will be provided as part of the course fee.

Until NOW this course has only been offered in the Southern United States on a very limited basis.

DON’T MISS THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE YOUR SKILLS AND PREPARE!

WHEN MAY 5 & MAY 6 of 2011 - Class begins @ 8 am – 5pm - 1 hour lunch break

WHERE “The South Country Inn” Conference Room located in Cardston, Alberta

COST - $ 400.00 CDN / STUDENT

Class Space is extremely limited (25 students CANADA WIDE) and offered on a First Come, First Served Basis. This course WILL NOT be offered again! All Class Registrations must be PRE-RESERVED AND PAID IN FULL by March 15, 2011 in order to guarantee a spot otherwise spots will be sold to those on the waiting list.

Registration payments can be made via Major Credit Card or Cash ONLY. 
 
To register please contact Kara–Lyn or Dan @ (403) 915-2685

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Opinions on Water Filters

Are you contemplating a new water treatment solution for your house? Here's some opinions from end users!

Thanks to Cajun_Daddys_girl for starting the topic on APN!
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Sunday, January 23, 2011

Learn to Make Bread at Home!

Learn how to make bread at home.

Thanks to TheSurvivalMom and her excellent blog work!

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Extreme Coupon Shopping!

If you have the time and inclination, you too can find extreme bargains like these folks do. Enter extreme couponing.

Thanks to Belle for starting the thread!

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Packaging Pasta for Long Term Storage

Do you know how to package pasta for long term storage? These folks do!
Thanks to Jimbo for starting the thread!
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