EARTH CHANGES
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One must first prepare one's own self for the coming earth changes.
That is, our most inner sense of being. This is the essential shift
which must take place to accomodate the incoming energies that are
starting to come fast and furious. The vibratory rates in the
universe are accelerating, including those of planet earth.
On the practical side, there is much one can do to be prepared for
natural disasters and the possible breakdown of societal functioning.
There are many considerations, among them, loss of phone service, the
loss of electric service, the loss of water service, scarcity of fuel,
less food on the shelves of markets, the closing of grocery chains,
less availability of building materials, less availability of home
convenience items, increased theft, crime, and lawlessness, economic
turmoil...there's more, trust me. Before Hurricane Georges hit the
southeast US, there was limits to how much plywood one could buy from
the building supply to prepare. If a disaster much larger than an
average hurricane hits, it can easily exceed the limitations of our
frail safety zone.
Water
One of the most important things to do to prepare for a serious
emergency is to store water. At least a gallon a day per person for
drinking and a gallon a day per person for washing and cooking. Just
to store enough water for two weeks for a family of five would be 140
gallons of water. Store water in containers that are clean and
intended for water use. Although one gallon plastic milk jugs will do
in a pinch. When you do have it stored, remember to change the water
at least every six months so your water supply is fresh. It might also
be a good idea to have a portable water filter as part of your
emergency supplies.
Food
Storing food for emergencies is a good idea even if for less severe
conditions than these so-called earth changes. After hurricanes,
tornados, or snowstorms it is sometimes difficult to get food. There
are foods available which are specifically processed to have a long
shelf life for just such emergency storage. Many of these are
dehydrated or freeze-dried and can have a shelf life up to 5 years.
Camping foods could also be a good choice. These are lightweight,
have a shelf life of about 2 years, and can have a variety of foods
for a tasty meal. Military type rations called MRE's (meals ready to
eat) are also a viable choice for food storage. These are sealed in
foil packages and airtight until opening. If stored in a cool place
these can last close to seven years. There are also available food
bars that are like "cookies" with high nutritional content and able
to withstand temperature extremes (-40F to 300F). Having a root
cellar is a good idea and you could store many foods through the
winter in this way. Sprout seeds are also good to have on hand. These
germinate within a few days and are high in natural enzymes and
vitamins. Grain storage is relatively easy, although you won't get
the shelf life of specially prepared foods. If you decide to just
shelve store-bought canned goods, remember to date them so they can
be replaced before the expiration time.
Shelter
Having shelter in an emergency situation is crucial. Having an
underground shelter may be the best defense. Although there are
shelters that can be built with provisions for protection against
tornados, earthquakes, nuclear weapons, forest fires, or chemically
poisoned atmosphere, these can run in excess of several tens of
thousands of dollars and not within everyone's budget to have on
hand. A simpler method is to dig a hole 5 to 10 feet down into the
ground and build a room to house as many as needed to be protected.
One could also consider underground housing as a viable alternative
not as an emergency shelter only but as a permanent dwelling. With
just the southern face exposed and buried on three sides, this type
of home can be kept within a comfortable temperature solely by the
surrounding earth and passive solar heating, even in harsh winter
climate. You may want to provide for an alternative power system
and cooking facilities within the emergency shelter.
Power Sources
When the electric goes out (around here that can happen a few times
each winter, usually during snowstorms), there are ways to provide
energy from sources other than the utility pole that we're hooked
into. You can generate power from wind, water, and the sun and turn
it into usable electricity. These systems can run from a simple
single solar panel to an elaborate system capable of generating
thousands of watts. You will have to assess what will work better
based upon where you live, your budget constraints, and the
availability of resources. Also having a backup gas-driven generator
is another way to provide power in an emergency. This can be quite
noisy and air polluting; certainly not as desirable as some of the
available alternatives.
This is a new page and is subject to revision. Things will probably
be changing occasionally. Check back for new info.
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Jay (aka Jay Dreaming, J. Bones, Jay Sun, John Daniel Fattorosi)
email: jaybones@usit.net