News Headlines
Thursday, March 18, 2010
- Fargo’s Red River May Reach Last Year’s Record Flood (Update2) (Bloomberg)
- Indonesia earthquake creates panic (3news)
- Oceanography chief sacked after tsunami (Brisbane Times)
- Corps of Engineers to prepare draft Environmental Impact Report for Isabella Dam Safety Assurance (Kern Valley Sun)
- Anti-stocking group won't seek injunction to stop stocking in Kern (Kern Valley Sun)
Featured Articles
How to Survive a Motorcycle Accident (part 2 of 2)
Posted Mar 17, 2010 by eks
In the last column I discussed some of the reasons an old friend is still alive, after a nasty encounter between his motorcycle and a mountain guardrail. Here are more crash-prevention tips I learned while researching that piece.
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“Bug-Out” Tips
Bug out is survivalist language for leaving your home in an emergency. If you do have to go, follow these four simple tips
- Have each family member pack a backpack with essential items and keep nearby in case of emergency.
- Clothes suitable for layering as well as water and snacks are great items for your bag.
- Keeping sleeping bags and other like items in your car can help make evacuating easier and faster.
- Don't for get about comfort, packing familiar items like stuffed animals can help keep children calm.
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Report a Missing or Found Pet
If you've been separated from your pet because of a disaster, check out this site that will help you search your neighborhood.
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