EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS

TONY BAJA'S SURVIVAL FOOD AND GEAR

04/16/2012
Mexico's Sleeping Volcano Awakens

Russia Stunned After Japanese Plan To Evacuate 40 Million Revealed

A new report circulating in the Kremlin today prepared by the Foreign Ministry on the planned re-opening of talks with Japan over the disputed Kuril Islands during the next fortnight states that Russian diplomats were “stunned” after being told by their Japanese counterparts that upwards of 40 million of their peoples were in “extreme danger” of life threatening radiation poisoning and could very well likely be faced with forced evacuations away from their countries eastern most located cities… including the world’s largest one, Tokyo.

04/14/2012
MIDWEST TORNADOS: 'Life-threatening' Storms Feared This Weekend
TORNADO WATCH - midwest

04/13/2012
 HAPPENING NOW: M5.9 quake hits fukushima at 5:51a ET
(MAPS) Just hours after nearby M5.5

04/12/2012

Panic in Indonesia as 8.6 quake hits off Sumatra (PHOTO VIDEO)
http://rt.com/news/sumatra-indonesia-earthquake-tsunami-765/
A massive quake off the west coast of Indonesia sent fears across the country, prompting residents in coastal cities to rush to higher ground. A tsunami that followed a similar quake in 2004 killed nearly 230,000 people, most of them in Indonesia.
Earthquakes shake gulf of California
CNN - A pair of strong earthquakes rocked Mexico's Gulf of California only minutes apart early Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

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Survival gear is basicly SIMPLE, as long as you keep it simple, it wont confuse you.

Here Are a Few Items Of Real Importance

1. A Good Emergency Radio

(C.Crane Radio Equiptment)

CC Solar Observer (Black)  $49.95
The CC Solar Observer is a C. Crane-designed, wind-up emergency radio with AM/FM and Weather Band. We made sure that it has good AM reception and an LED flashlight that is built into the end of the radio.
  
Midland Base Camp Radio (XT511)   $89.95
The Midland XT511 Base Camp Radio is a 22 channel 2-way radio that can be used to communicate with any other FRS or GMRS type of walkie-talkies. It has the ability to encode your chosen frequency with one of 121 CTCSS/DCS codes. By selecting one of these codes you will only hear those other stations that you want to hear and not be interrupted by other users on the same channel. This makes it a very versatile radio to be used both during emergency situations and for camping and other outdoor activities. By turning off the codes, you will be able to you to keep in touch with your neighborhood disaster center and other neighbors during an emergency and be assured that you will receive all important calls.

NON EMERGENCY RADIO - but good shortwave radios

CC SW Pocket   $49.95

In a true testament to its quality and performance, the modestly priced CC SW Pocket has been voted "Best Travel Radio under $200.00" by Passport to World Band Radio. Our CC SW Pocket AM/FM/Shortwave Radio has exceptional AM reception and audio quality and is sensitive enough to outperform all comparable radios in its class. And it's still small enough to tuck in your briefcase, purse or carryon bag.

CCRADIO SW  $124.95
The CCRadio-SW AM/FM/Shortwave Radio is a powerhouse, portable radio from C. Crane. Thanks to the built-in Twin Coil Ferrite® AM Antenna, this masterful radio has AM reception in the same class as the legendary CCRadios. It also delivers outstanding FM, and – here's the big news – Shortwave! This radio offers the best combination of sensitivity, selectivity and audio performance for any radio of this size. Shortwave is excellent right off the whip antenna. The five-inch speaker is accurate, pleasant and reproduces deeper bass than any portable of similar size.

ATS-909X AM/FM/SW RECIEVER (Black)  $249.95
The new Sangean ATS-909X has a long history and the new model is a winner at a fair price. There are a lot of shortwave radios available but relatively few with Single Side Band capability. The government and Ham operators transmit emergency and other communications on SSB because the radio waves travel further on less power.


SHORTWAVE RADIO ANTENNA

CC SW Real Antenna  $19.95
The CC SW Reel Antenna is a convenient and inexpensive way to improve the reception of any shortwave radio. Just attach the end clip to the telescoping antenna of your radio and extend the antenna up the wall or to a window. Comes in a sturdy case for portability. Size: 4" W x 2.9" H x 0.8" D.


Kaito KA-33 Shortwave Loop Antenna  $54.95
Go beyond the shortwave reception of your radio's whip antenna. The compact Kaito KA-33 Shortwave Active Loop Antenna tested best among indoor world-band antennas. This portable marvel hangs from a window or a curtain and attaches directly to a 1/8" ANT jack or easily clips to your radio's existing antenna. Frequency range: SW 3.9 - 22 MHz. Enhances the shortwave reception of any desktop or portable radio. The included ferrite bar antenna coupler can improve regular AM in some cases. Runs on two "AAA" size batteries (not included). For indoor use only.

NOTE - 
A good combination, of a Shortwave Radio and a Emergency Radio would do you well. 
Some come with an LED light, some don't...........Do your research.
C.Crane is a well known Quality Radio Equiptment Provider.

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2.  FIRST AID KIT

A good FIRST AID KIT should have a chest seal (or two - if a bullet goes in one side it might come out the other side also) also have a blood clotting kit.

Here is a GOOD KIT, but there are others out there, do your research and find what you like, BUT, BE SURE, you should have at least 1 GOOD KIT

Member id gruntgear ( Feedback Score Of 54976

100% Positive feedback  (look him up on EBAY, or search around)

USMC LBT Coyote Individual First Aid Medic Leg Rig Kit Stocked 

LONDON BRIDGE TRADING CO INDIVIDUAL FIRST AID POUCH

Includes:

DROP THIGH RIG USMC Coyote

Dimensions H 8.5 in. x W 8.75 in. x D 4.5

1 Quick Clot 2012/09

1 TACTICAL CASUALTY CARE CARD

1 ROBERTAZZI NASOPHARYNGEAL AIRWAY

1 BOLIN CHEST SEAL  1212/07

2 H&H COMPRESSED GAUZE

1 BD ANGIOCATH IV CATHETER

14 GA 3.25" 2.1X83 MM 249 ML

2 TK4 RUGGED COMBAT TOURNIQUET FOR SEVERE BLEEDING

1 "H" BANDAGE COMBAT DRESSING

    FEATURING SILVERLON 7"X9"

ANTIMICROBIAL SILVER MESH SHEET

2 SETS OF RUBBER SURGICAL GLOVES

1 ROLL OF DUCT TAPE

1 PACK OF LUBRICATING JELLY

1 JCB CORP RED SHARPIE

ALL ITEMS ARE NEW

NOTE - 

It looks like it could have an expiration date of the chest seal 1212/07.

It may be (12/12/07)

Ask QUESTIONS........

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                                      3.  CAMP STOVE 

Here are some ideas at a VERY REASONABLE PRICE

Primax 62050 Portable Butane Gas Camp Stove Camping Burner Range

$13 online

  

12 Butane Fuel GasOne Canisters for Portable Camping Stoves

 Price: $16.59

Both These items are Usually Available at your local swap meet or flea market.

Make sure you get one that has a TOP on it, that opens up, and can be used as a windshield around the flame section - TRUST ME.

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4. FOOD

1. DRIED BEANS 

 Dried Beans will hold for up to 10 years if stored in a cool dark place

 How long are dried beans good, and also how long are shelled, raw nuts good for?

2. CANNED FOOD

Rest assured canned food will hold for a Good Long Time, if stored in a dark cool place.

3. WATER

I will go over this and other topics later


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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - Tennis Shoes; 
in an Emergency Type Situation

Written by Tony Baja
 04/07/2012

For women an advisable Emergency Type Situation necessity, from what I have seen, is the need for a pair of tennis shoes in the trunk of your car, along with a small pair of socks.

In an Earthquake Type Situation, if you are stranded on the freeway, and you must leave your car, and walk, you probably would much rather have a pair of tennis shoes handy, especially if there is broken glass, or broken asphalt. A pair of spike heels might look nice, but you probably would end up taking them off, and walking barefoot, and the glass alone would most likely Stop You.

A spare mini flashlight Economy Type, would also be nice to have in your trunk, just in case it was night time......with a pair of tennis shoes on, and a flashlight in the palm of your closed fist pointing the light, from the back of your hand/palm, while your hand is upward close to your head, not too close.

Even if this light is off, and you are walking with your hands at your side, you can easily put your hand up, as a guard, with your thumb on the on off button, and instantly render someone defenseless, while they would not have a clue (until now).

You should also put in a reasonable sized bottle of drinking water, just in case of an Earthquake Type Situation, or Emergency Type Situation, and you need to walk.
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Calcium Bentonite Clay in an Emergency
by Tony Baja
04/21/2012

Calcium Bentonite Clay (CBC) has many, many uses. This article is about earthquake preparedness equiptment, to be used in cases of emergency. Reports show that CBC has a therapeutic quality that promotes healing. That an electrical magnetic property attracts toxins - 7th paragraph

While other reports show "There are very compelling reports of clay treating infections, but that's anecdotal evidence, not science. They would mix clay with water and make a paste and put it on the horrible wounds," said Lynda Williams, an associate research professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University, Tempe. This is reported here at Articles About Clay

While other reports that when water is applied to clay, the clay will expand in some cases, to 3 times is dry size, and remain somewhat porous, and absorb toxins (first link)

One report shows the use of CBC for the exterior treatment of insect bites, while this article reports on how CBC works, in part.

One article reports on the expansion of clay, which could possibly be used, in an emergency type situation, without any access to a hospital, if CBC is applied dry powder form, to a puncture wound, open gash wound (bullet or knife wound possibly), whereas stopping the bleeding is one of the most important issues to survive. Then packing the wound, with dry clay, would expand inside the wound, and stop the bleeding. What do I mean by emergencies paragraph 13 - "What do I mean by emergencies? This material is used to patch dams. If you cut your leg with a chainsaw, powdered bentonite will help stop the bleeding."

Some reports show using CBC on open wounds to heal, but in any case CBC should be a part of an emergency preparedness equiptment supply, in my opinion. Always remember seek expert medical treatment as a priority.

Once again, Tony Baja does NOT use clay as recommended by many websites, Tony Baja seldom uses clay.

http://www.aboutclay.com/info/Articles/bentonite_clay_properties.htm
http://www.aboutclay.com/info/Articles/Clay_may_be_best_cure_for_infections.htm
http://www.aboutclay.com/info/Articles/many%20benefits%20of%20bentonite%20clay.htm
http://www.aboutclay.com/info/how_clay_works.htm
http://www.naturalnews.com/026259_clay_diabetes_amputations.html
http://www.aboutclay.com/info/Articles/practical_guide.htm