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********Emergency Alert System!*******

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a national public warning system that allows the President or other state and/or local officials to address the American Public in a state of emergency... Our local stations are required to transmit a test once a week at random. According to the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.

At random...hummm...I don't believe EVERY Tuesday midday is at random. Do you? That seems to be the trend, I notice this cause I am watching TV at this time...One of the perks of unemployment! I wonder though, wouldn't it be "better" to transmit this test at the time with the highest viewing? This way the .gov could prepare the most amount of people. Although with the unemployment rate so high, perhaps midday Tuesday is reaching the highest number of people. The test only takes 10 seconds, and you can't change the channel! And I'm guessing that in a state of emergency there are is a very low number of people who know to turn to radio or TV for directions/assistance. Furthermore I wonder how many people have a " disaster emergency kit" and plan ready!

Are YOU ready?


Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:

* Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
* Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
* Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
* Flashlight and extra batteries
* First aid kit
* Whistle to signal for help
* Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
* Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
* Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
* Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
* Local maps
* Cell phone with chargers

Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:

* Prescription medications and glasses
* Infant formula and diapers
* Pet food and extra water for your pet
* Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
* Cash or traveler's checks and change
* Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
* Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
* Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
* Fire Extinguisher
* Matches in a waterproof container
* Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
* Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
* Paper and pencil
* Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children


Yikes, I am SOOO NOT ready!!  This looks like a great unemployment project!!  Dollar Store, here I come!