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80 years old and starting over

Kevin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:00:30 +0000

80 years old and starting over, that was the sad reality of the facts. There was no denying that around 5 feet of flood water had gotten into the house and there was no denying that the couple did not have flood insurance. The hard wood flooring that everyone had liked so much, after the…

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Hurricane Ike Aftermath

Kevin — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:43:14 +0000

These pictures were taken in Bridge City, Texas after Hurricane Ike made landfall in Galveston, Texas. Using Google Earth, and measuring from where these pictures were taken, its estimated that 20 miles inland, there was about a 14 - 15 foot storm surge. This is not a scientific measurement, its just an estimate.

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Hurricane Gustav – Part 1

Kevin — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:37:14 +0000

As Hurricane Gustav approaches the coast of Louisiana and Texas, its time to start preparing. One of the first concerns is fuel for the generator. Gasoline is usually one of the first things to disappear, so its important to stock up while you can. Even if your area is not directly affected by the disaster,…

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Cooking considerations after a disaster

Kevin — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:36:30 +0000

After a disaster such as a earthquake or hurricane, chances are the power is going to be cut off. From previous examples set by hurricanes Katrina, Andrew, Hugo and Rita - in some cases it could take weeks or months to rebuild the power lines. Its during this time that a simple hot meal can really boost the moral of the group. Just for the sake of discussion, "Group" is defined as friends, family or neighbors. Some people of the community are ill prepared to cook without a power source, while others may be able to cook for a few days with no power. It is the job of the survivalist to make sure that they have the means to cook for not only your family, but for the neighbors. This can be a daunting task, but with a little planning it can be done.

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What to expect from the Red Cross

Kevin — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:05:48 +0000

After Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans, a summer camp in east texas took in about 400 evacuees. The camp in question was used during the summer by several of the local churches for religious and non-religious based events. When hurricane Katrina struck, the camp was closed for the winter – no church or religious services…

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