Re: Augustine - Get Ready

From: W.D.McKinney <deem@wdm.com>
Date: Wed Jan 11 2006 - 09:20:22 AKST

I'll be shutting down my servers if it get's bad.

-Dee

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    For your home:

    Keep these items in your home in case of any natural hazards emergenc=
y:

        * Extra dust or filter masks.
        * Enough non-perishable food for at least three days.
        * Enough drinking water for at least three days (one gallon per p=
erson per day).
        * Plastic wrap (to keep ash out of electronics).
        * First aid kit and regular medications.
        * Battery-operated radio with extra batteries.
        * Lanterns or flashlights with extra batteries.
        * Extra wood, if you have a fireplace or wood stove.
        * Extra blankets and warm clothing.
        * Cleaning supplies (broom, vacuum, shovels, etc.).
        * Small amount of extra cash (ATM machines may not be working).
        * Protective eye wear (goggles).

    Do the following if ash is certain to fall or is currently falling in=
 your area:

        * Close doors, windows, and dampers. Cover or seal places where a=
sh can infiltrate your house; for example, place damp towels at door thre=
sholds and other draft sources, and tape drafty windows.
        * Prevent ash from going down roof drains by plugging drainpipes =
or disconnecting drainpipes from roof.

    For your children:

        * Explain what a volcano is and what they should expect and do if=
 ash falls.
        * Know your school's emergency plan.
        * Have quiet games and activities available.

    For your pets

        * Store extra food and drinking water.
        * Keep extra medicine on hand, if needed.
        * Keep your animals under cover, if possible.

    For your car
    Any vehicle can be considered a movable, second home. Always carry a =
few items in your vehicle in case of delays, emergencies, or mechanical f=
ailures.

        * Dust or filter masks and protective eye wear.
        * Blankets and extra clothing.
        * Emergency food and drinking water.
        * General emergency supplies: first aid kit, flashlight, fire ext=
inguisher, took lit, flares, matches, survival manual, etc.
        * Waterproof tarp, heavy tow rope.
        * Extra air and oil filters, extra oil, windshield wiper blades a=
nd windshield washer fluid.
        * Cell phone with extra battery.

>-----Original Message-----
>From: Neil Moomey [mailto:neil@neilmoomey.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 09:23 AM
>To: aklug@aklug.org
>Subject: Re: Augustine - Get Ready
>
>I wasn't here for Mt Spurr. Is there anything I should do to protect ou=
r
>servers? Yesterday I bought some visqueen, tape, and face masks.
>
>Neil
>
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