Vote for Craig Bergland

NNEMA

Added: Jun 5th, 2008
Stands for Nevada Neighborhood Emergency Management Association. I have my doubts about FEMA so it's time for NNEMA. It is good to be prepared for emergencies. Especially ones you can see coming. We can’t do much about a giant meteor hitting Earth, but we can prepare for Peak Oil, conflagrations, earthquakes and other nasties. You should start an emergency kit for yourself. One that you can easily grab on the way out the door, and one for each member of your family. My basic kit is a large cooking pan, 5 lbs. each of rice and dry beans (soybeans are best), a couple of gallons of water and a lighter. The average person can survive weeks without food, and 10 lbs. of dry goods will keep you comfy for quite a few more weeks. Your major concern will be to get clean water. Like the half of the world doesn't have now. If you boil your water, then most pathogens can be killed. Also throw in a space blanket. For freezing and wet weather, it may give you an edge, and include a handy portable supply of warm clothing. I have an article I wrote last year on an emergency kit which I will post later as a Plog on this site. Think about starting your own NNEMA chapter.