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 and 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. 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. Glass is preferred 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,
tornadoes, 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. It's probably a good idea
to start saving seed stock as well. I understand some of the high-tech
food companies, such as
Monsanto, are irradiating their seed stock so they will only
produce one season, forcing the consumer to buy each year in order to
grow food. They own the so-called "Terminator" patent on
non-reproductive seeds of plants. They are aiming for a monopoly in
the arena of food growing. If the majority of our seed stock, or
eventually, the entirety of it is controlled by big business, the
price may go up to eventually become cheaper to buy food directly
instead of growing your own. Again, this information is not to scare
anyone as much as it is to alert you to what is being done so you
can make informed decisions.
Shelter
Having shelter in an emergency situation is crucial. If you have
a basement, this is a good place to go in a hurricane or tornado or
other extreme weather conditions. The doorways are safer than standing
in the middle of the room if you're indoors and don't have access to a
basement. 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 and cheaper method might be considered. A
ten cubic foot hole could shelter many for short duration or a family
of five for longer periods. Build a room to house as many as needed to
be protected. You may want to provide for an alternative power system
and cooking facilities within the emergency shelter. Flashlights,
batteries, medical supplies, candles, blankets, and more. You might not
need more than your favorite music CD and a pair of headphones.
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.
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