46 Lessons from Superstorm Sandy

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Image by Damian Brandon Those of you who are subscribed to our newsletters will recognize this information.  Because there are some of you who are not subscribed to our newsletter that might find this useful, we decided to post this on our blog as well.  This is being shared by a man who experienced the fury and results of Sandy - We are leaving it 100% unedited.  We invite you to pay close attention to the lessons learned and act on the things you felt to improve in your life.  Remember, it is better a year early than a day late.  So, here we go.  46 things we can learn from a Sandy survivor. Things that I learned from Hurricane Sandy 1. The excitement and coolness wears off around day 3 2. You are never really prepared to go weeks without power, heat, water etc. Never! 3. Yes it can happen to you. 4. Just because your generator runs like a top, does not mean its producing electricity. 5. If you do not have water stored up you are in trouble.      a. A couple of cases of bottled water is “NOT” water storage Image by Poulsen Photo 6. Should have as much fuel as water      a. Propane      b. Gas      c. Kerosene      d. Firewood      e. Firestarter, (kindling, paper, etc) 7. Even the smallest little thing that you get from the store should be stocked up.. (spark plug for the generator, BBQ lighter, etc). 8. If you are not working, chances are nobody else is either. 9. I was surprised how quickly normal social behavior goes out the window. I am not talking about someone cutting in line at the grocery store.      a. 3 people were killed at gas stations within 50    miles of my home.      b. I did not say 3 fights broke out, 3 people were killed.

Hurricane Survival Tips

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With Hurricane Sandy on its way with impressive strength towards over 60 million people according to CNN, our thoughts and prayers turn all who are in its path.  Red Cross reports that over 3,200 people evacuated their homes and spent the night at Red Cross shelters last night.

We thought we could provide a comprehensive list of information from different sources with  hopes that it might help even a few in the east coast.  Our thoughts are prayers are with you!

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