I felt impressed to put this on the blog so that someone might benefit from this. I do not know the people involved or the location of this. I would go if I were closer to Utah. I do know that I have seen people suffer - and I would do anything to lessen suffering. It is not a pleasant thing to see:
Winter Preparation Class-
" When Disaster Strikes in Winter"
Thursday January 14th
6:30 - 8:30 pm
AIS Building Upstairs
2507 S. 1900 W.
West Haven, Utah
Presenter - Jim Phillips from Safe Harbor Alliance
People are truly unprepared to Live In Winter Without Utilities and/or Shelter. This class identifies and examines the critical aspects and dangers of cold weather Most people tolerate winter as a seasonal inconvenience while staying inside of a “warm box” most of the time (homes, buildings, vehicles, etc.). Some go outside in winter to work or play for a few hours, some even a few days, but all have the firm expectation of coming back to a warm shelter and avoiding long-term exposure to winter conditions. When things go wrong and that warm-up expectation is not met on schedule, discomfort and misery are at hand. Serious injury, and even death can follow shortly for the ignorant and unprepared. When utilities are off, or vehicles are stuck or broken down, when you cannot get back from an outside excursion, or when the “perfect storm” of events happen in winter at home or away, you may find yourself seriously threatened by the cold. Being really cold is very unpleasant, and being cold for any extended period seriously impacts ones attitude and performance at any task.
Thanks to Shelle for this information.
I was an Air Force Life Support Officer.
ReplyDeleteI remember giving them my "Rule of 5s"... all leading to death.
5 Seconds without Blood to head... blackkout
5 Minutes without Air... suffocate
5 Hours without Shelter... hypothermia / heat stroke
5 Days without Water... dehydrated
5 Weeks without Food... starving
Most people do not think that shelter is a requirement before food and water. I have been concerned that there might be a "cold" winter the year of the call out. Having lived in Texas for the past 30 years I don't really have cold weather gear anymore... Haven't camped out in the winter time lately either. Rain & wind can be just as miserable.
As I remember right if you can keep DRY you can keep warm by layering and a wind break.
In Austin I don't need to shovel sunshine!
One of the BEST shelter ideas I ever came across is the "Cabin Cave". Today is your lucky day! Prepare to be impressed and enlightened. I'll take one getting through a winter in one of these over a wall tent any day of the week and twice on Sunday! The average temp year round with no extra help is 55 degrees. Ya know, hobbits, although small with thoroughly unattractive feet, are quite resourceful.
ReplyDeleteOne person can build it in 6 weeks. Imagine what a few teams of Elders could do! And even if ya have to move, make another one! Here is the magic link complete with instructions.
It's PERFECT for storage, family living, protection from elements, and being seen out in the open! In fact, I feel like moving into one sooner than later.
BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! This site is replete with old time skills/recipes/hints that will once again be needed to get by.
Oh and I love you and God bless! Hope this helps anyone/someone. At least having the knowledge and making it fit your given situation could save a life.
Grandpappy's Wilderness Cabin Cave (Just type this into Yahoo search box) It comes up "Grandpappy's Wilderness Cabin Cave by Robert....)
http://grandpappy.org/wcave.htm