Emergency Preparedness Redux

We discuss preparing for emergencies and why you’ll be glad you did. We’ll explore how to know what kind of emergencies are likely, the importance of making a plan, and what sort of equipment you’ll want to have on hand. Show Notes 2:11 - The guys discuss what qualifies as an emergency 6:46 - March talks about why you should trust your gut if you think someone is sick 8:59 - Darren talks about the FAST method of detecting a stroke 15:07 - The guys discuss advancements in fire fighting technology and why it's so hard to control forest fires 20:11 - Darren talks about his experience being in a flash-over situation 29:26 - Darren shares his experience of dealing with the 2001 earthquake in Seattle 31:30 - Darren shares a tip about planning to coordinate via long distance calling 32:10 - Quiz time: How many earthquakes happen every day? 37:25 - How not to become a doomsday prepper 37:52 - Which is better? A doomsday bunker or a fast car and a bag of diamonds? 41:14 - Why Ian doesn't have the habit of being prepared for emergencies 44:44 - Darren talks about how an earthquake in 2001 changed his perspective on preparedness 51:22 - Ian talks about the importance of having an emergency kit in your car 54:52 - Ian proposes we put a nanotech water filter to the test with raw sewage 55:56 - March emphasizes the importance of making an emergency plan & building an emergency kit 1:07:23 - What to do if North Korea decides to nuke LA Mentions Funny 911 calls FAST method to identify a stroke Firefighters training for flash-over Canned drinking water (50 year shelf life) LED rechargeable flashlight AAA 64 Piece Premium Traveler Road Kit Michael Pritchard: How to make filthy water drinkable - TED Talks Bill Gates and Jimmy Drink Poop Water - YouTube Lifesaver ultra filtration water filter bottle FCC info on emergency alerts (US) Text to 911 - What you need to know (US) N-95 filter mask - for ash from forest fires & volcanoes, or if you're just sanding something :) SentrySafe Fire & Water Safe  Follow Us Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe iTunes RSS Weekly email newsletter Full Episode Transcript Better Show Blog Feedback Email: [email protected] Enjoy the show? Leave a review in iTunes! Tell two friends about the show!