Earthquake Survival Kits

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1. John Bishop
   Posted September 26, 2010 at 9:53 am | Permalink

   I was there and yes I was shocked by Bill Southworth's comments about the rundown state of civil defence in Wellington, but he blamed the last government's changes of directions as much as the council. I agree. I told the meeting that Civil Defence could not prepare properly becuae it couldn't work out what and who in its organisation would be left after a major quiake. Hence the 'you are on your own' message and the new focus on having emergency kits. The harsh reality that they don't wish to share is that CD has no idea about when they will get to you, because roads may be compeletely impassable for weeks.

2. madmorty
   Posted September 29, 2010 at 4:26 am | Permalink

   Here is the information I have received from my sister about the JDRF walk on the 25th.

   Remember we are wearing our DARC jerseys, accented with anything camo, hats, shorts, etc. as Bella's Brigade dresses in camo t-shirts. If you want a t-shirt email me ASAP,

   Dear Family and Friends,
   Right now, most children you know are enjoying a carefree summer vacation – playing with their friends, climbing trees and splashing around in the pool. But kids with type 1 diabetes, like our daughter Isabella, can never take a vacation from their disease.
   While other kids can just hop on their bikes and ride around the neighborhood, this little 7 year old needs to make sure she has her emergency kit with her at all times – packed with a blood testing meter, snacks, juice (for low blood sugars) and glucagon shots (in case she goes unconscious). If she plays soccer with her friends, she has to stop at least every 30 minutes in the middle of the game to check her blood sugar. Wherever she goes, there has to be an adult nearby who knows how she can eat, how to give an insulin shot and what to do if her blood sugar suddenly drops and she collapses. This makes play dates and sleepovers at her friends’ houses nearly impossible.
   We worry about Isabella every day. We know all too well the risks she could face as she gets older – that she could one day go blind, need to have a leg amputated or be paralyzed because of the damage caused by this relentless disease. And always at the back of our minds is the fear that her blood sugar could spin wildly out of control and we could lose our precious little girl at any time.
   We believe all kids deserve a healthy, carefree childhood. That is why we are asking you to support Bella’s Brigade at the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes in Dallas on September 25th, 2010, by joining our team or sending a donation.
   You play a vital role in the search for a cure. Right now, JDRF-funded scientists are developing an oral vaccine to prevent diabetes… creating more effective types of insulin… finding ways to regenerate insulin-producing cells… and more.
   There is no time to waste. Diabetes claims another life every three minutes. With your help, we know we can stop diabetes once and for all. And when we do, boys and girls like Isabella will be able to jump on their bikes and forget their emergency kits at home… eat ice cream cones without needing insulin shots… and enjoy summer vacation without a care in the world – just like other kids!

   • Please join Bella’s Brigade or donate at

   • Click “Donate to this Walker” and JDRF will accept credit card donations online.
   • If you prefer to write a check, make payable to JDRF – send to Isabella Zindel, 8711 Dayton Dr., Lantana, TX 76226.
   • Please forward Isabella’s letter to your friends.
   • Please ask your organization for a company match.
   For more information contact us at 940-312-2173 or
   Thank you!
   The Zindels
   Garrett, Kelly, Isabella, Kincaid, and Madeline

3. Twitter
   Posted September 29, 2010 at 10:55 am | Permalink

   Heavy rain is heading toward the Bay of Plenty tomorrow with residents being told to keep their emergency kits handy

4. rtha
   Posted October 5, 2010 at 5:13 am | Permalink

   As we individually learn about the day-to-day challenges climate change poses for different cities, city residents will take pro-active steps to adapt to changing circumstances. Yes, the Moscow heat wave was deadly but the “silver lining” of this shock is that the city’s residents learned that it is at risk and I predict that it will make costly investments now to lower the impact of the next heat wave. This basic logic is why I am optimistic about our urban future. We have the right incentives to learn and to adapt to our changing environmental conditions.

5. Louis Hicks
   Posted November 1, 2010 at 11:48 pm | Permalink

   Mr. Palin,

6. Kieran Atkinson
   Posted November 6, 2010 at 6:09 am | Permalink

   1.a) Out of the 34 million people in Canada, 14,620,000 people live without basic sanitation. b) Only 8,500,000 people out of 34 million have the basic necessities: Food in their refrigerator, clothes in their closet, a bed to sleep in, and a roof over their head. c) 18,020,000 people live on only $2 per day or less in Canada.2.a) Out of 135,000 people in PEI, 8,100 people own 59% of the wealth. b) 17,550 people are hungry or malnourished. c) 18,900 people in PEI can’t read.3.a) One thing that really hit home for me was that approximately 50% of the world is men and 50% is women. I didn’t think that it was quite even. Either way, I can’t understand why each gender can be equal in numbers, but not in rights. What makes men so different that they get to run the show? If we have equal numbers, then we should be able to coexist equally as well. b) I chose Oxfam Canada as my organization of aid. Their moto is “Ending global poverty begins with women’s rights”. Basically, they support long-term development in 28 different countries, where they help empower women to make it on their own. Some of their efforts can include helping women to become farmers or to start clean water operations. To help, you can donate, volunteer, or even use their “Unwrapped” program. Through this program, you can actually give a gift to a woman in one of the 28 countries. You can choose to give the gift of a goat, a donkey, chickens, seeds, a radio, water buckets, mosquito nets, hygiene kits, school books, emergency kits, HIV/AIDS women’s treatment literacy kits, and tools. You can even give greater gifts like, enrolling a woman in school, workplace safety training, gender-based violence training, home-based care for HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis sufferers, and more.

7. Stephanie Lynn
   Posted October 17, 2011 at 7:30 am | Permalink

   Yarn or twine to tie off the umbilical cord.

   It is very very rare to have that fast of delivery, especially if this is her first baby. I understand your concern, though. Hopefully you don't live hours away from a hospital and your wife can delivery your baby there an not in your car. =)