Thursday, November 19, 2009

What to Learn Guitar!!!!!!!!!!

Learn & Master Guitar Complete 8GB






I was initially apprehensive about whether this course was a scam or not, but having read through positive user opinions on the product by senior members at guitar forums such as Harmony Central, I decided to go ahead and place the order.After waiting for a week, I finally received the Learn & Master Guitar (LMG for short) guitar course, and all I could say was "WOW!" when I opened the package and examined the contents.






The following is a full review of the L&MG guitar course (which won a 29th Annual Telly Award), with snippets from the content and my own thoughts sprinkled in for good measure.I've read through many other books on playing the guitar, and while they were really good in teaching the specifics, none of them really came close to giving me a sense of learning from an accomplished guitar player in private sessions.This guitar program, created by Legacy Learning Systems in association with Steve Krenz promises to lay down a firm training path for aspiring guitarists to follow. You can contact them for more information, read customer testimonials on the course, and discover other training products on offer.Read Mr. Krenz's bio to get more information on his musical background and published work


As mentioned at the official LMG site, these set of DVDs represent the main portion of the course. Each DVD has two sessions in which Steve Krenz presents the lesson and takes you by the hand in grasping the principles.Video and audio quality is very good. Zooming in on Steve every now and then makes it seem as if he's right there in the room speaking to you. The sessions are broken down into easy-to-understand sections, and Steve throws in liberal amounts of tips and gems along the way so that the lessons are never monotonous.I'm about to list down every single topic that's found in the course. It was a pleasant surprise that everything mentioned on the Topics and Styles Covered pages of the L&MG website was well and truly taught in the program. I half-expected to be let down as the site promised a lot. Well, I'm just glad that nothing was glossed over in the training ... they've even got Chicken Pickin' covered!DVD 1Session 1 -


Starting off rightTopics:
Getting to know the guitar
How to tune the guitar
Proper right and left hand techniques
How to read guitar tablature and chord diagrams
Learn the C and G7 chords
Finger and chord exercises. Advice given on recommended amount of practice time.


Session 2 -


Reading music & notes on the 1st and 2nd stringsTopics:
How to read music - rhythm, rests, treble clef, time signatures, barlines & measures
Natural notes on the 1st and 2nd strings up to the third fret
1st and 2nd string finger exercises
Ode To Joy jam-along
JingleBells jam-along (listen to the sample clip - scroll to the bottom of the page)


DVD 2


Session 3 -


Notes on the third and fourth stringsTopics:
Reading music - ties, dots, repeat signs, eighth notes
Natural notes on the 3rd string up to the third fret
Natural notes on the 4th string up to the third fret
Finger exercises for eighth notes, third and fourth string notes
Yankee Doodle jam-along (listen to the sample clip - scroll to the bottom of the page)
When The Saints Go Marchin' In jam-along
Love Me Tender jam-along


Session 4 -


Notes on the fifth and sixth stringsThis is a particularly lengthy session, and typically takes about 2 weeks to finish if you're a complete beginner.Topics:
Natural notes on the 5th string up to the third fret
Natural notes on the 6th string up to the third fret
Finger exercises for notes on the 5th and 6th strings
Recap of notes in the first position, and a C Major Scale example
Minuet in C jam-along
Reading music - introducing sharps, flats and natural signs
The A Minor and E chords, plus finger exercises
Simple Gifts jam-along
The Star Spangled Banner jam-along
Minuet in G jam-along


DVD 3


Session 5 -


Basic open chordsTopics:
Learn the C, G, Am, E and Dm chords - chord diagrams and basic strumming pattern / rhythm exercise
Learn the G, D7, Em and B7 chords - chord diagrams and basic strumming pattern / rhythm exercise
Learn the D, C7, A, A7 and E7 chords - chord diagrams and basic strumming pattern / rhythm exercise
Morning Has Broken jam-along
America The Beautiful jam-along


Session 6 -


Minor seventh and suspended chordsTopics:
Learn and practice strumming patterns / rhythms with the Am7, Dm7 & Em7 chords
Music reading - strumming patterns with and without ties
Learn and practice strumming patterns / rhythms with the Asus, Dsus & Esus chords
Three basic 4/4 strumming patterns
Practicing the open chords in the key of C - C, Am, Am7, Dm, Dm7, G7, G, Em and Em7
Practicing the open chords in the key of G - G, Am, Am7, C, D, D7, Dsus, Em and Em7
Practicing the open chords in the key of D - D, D7, Em, Em7, G, G7, A, A7 and Asus
Scarborough Fair jam-along
Greensleeves jam-along
The Banana Boat Song jam-along For me, the highlight of this session is the practice of open chords in the key of C, G and D. It's rare to find guitar books that teach what chords fit into a particular key, and even more rare to find beginner books that include suspended and minor chords in the progressions. Two thumbs up.


DVD 4


Session 7 - Barre chords on the sixth stringTopics:
Music theory - half-steps and whole steps
Natural notes on the 6th string up to the twelfth fret
Learn and practice movable 6th string barre chords - F, F7, Fm, Fm7 and Fsus
Music theory - major scales
Home on the Range jam-along
Yellow Rose of Texas jam-along


Session 8 -


Barre chords on the fifth stringTopics:
Natural notes on the 5th string up to the twelfth fret
Learn and practice barre chords - B, Bm, B7, Bm7 and Bsus
Music theory - keys and key signatures, plus tips and tricks on determining a key from the key signature
Parallel major and minor scales, and the relationship between them
Jamaica Farewell jam-along


DVD 5


Session 9 -


The secret to great strummingTopics:
What constitutes a good strumming technique?
Strumming with eighth notes, with and without ties
Music theory - diatonic intervals
Music theory - harmonic, major and perfect intervals
Double sharps and double flats, plus a warning about enharmonic notes
La Bamba jam-along
The Wabash Cannonball jam-along
Blues in E jam-along


Session 10 -


Fingerstyle guitarTopics:
Keys to good fingerstyle technique, and exercises
Merle Travis fingerstyle technique
Giuliani studies for classical guitar
House of the Rising Sun jam-along. Listen to the sample clip (scroll to the bottom of the page)
Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D jam-along


DVD 6


Session 11 -


Pentatonic scalesTopics:
Music theory:
Definition of the pentatonic scale
Parallel major and minor roots
The five pentatonic forms
Common pentatonic patterns in pentatonic form #1
A Minor Pentatonic Blues jam-along
G Major Pentatonic jam-along
Around the Pentatonic World jam-along


Session 12 -


Advanced chordsTopics:
Open & movable Two chords - theory and exercise
Open & movable Major 7th chords - theory and exercise
Open & movable Minor 11th chords - theory and exercise
Chord substitution for major and minor chords
Rockin' jam-along
Suspended Smooth jam-along
Acoustic Groove jam-along


DVD 7


Session 13 -


Playing the bluesTopics:
Music theory - defining the blues scale
Comparing C Major vs C Blues vs C Minor Pentatonic vs C Minor Pentatonic with Added Flatted 5th scales.
Pentatonic forms with blues notes
The Blues Chord Progression, and an example in C
Music theory - triads: major, minor, augmented and diminished plus an example in C
C Jam Blues jam-along
Johnny's E Blues jam-along. Listen to the sample clip


Session 14 -


Giving your playing some styleIn this section, Steve teaches techniques such as tapping, bending, sliding and finding the sweet spot for palm muting. These can later be used in playing lead guitar and Session 19 - Soloing. I particularly like the section on bending, and here Steve shares a secret handed down to him by Larry Carlton on the difference between a proper bend and the "lazy man's" bend - that's one I hadn't heard of before.Steve also shows what he terms as the "Eddie Van Halen" technique. This combines hammer-ons, pull-offs and tappings to form the basis of Eddie's style. Add in a little distortion and delay for a rock 'n roll effect and the riff sounds really, really close to the real thing. I now know where I went wrong when I tried to play something similar years ago - I had forgotten to execute the pull-off bit.Jazz octaves is also another excellent addition to this session, and Steve gives a tip on how to make your playing sound closer to that of Wes Montgomery - that's a really nice touch!Jam-alongs for this session:
Bending the Blues
Jazz Octaves
The Funky Mute


DVD 8


Session 15


- Electric guitars - the heart of rock & rollTopics:
Power chords - chord diagrams for movable F5 & B5 and open E5, A5, G5 & D5
Power chord exercises
Country Chicken Pickin' exercises
Country Bends example
Country Arpeggio example
Sliding Fourths example
The Harmonized Major Scale - major, minor and diminished
Jam-alongs:
Power Chord Rock. Listen to the sample clip (scroll to the bottom of the page)
Power Riffs


Session 16 -


Advanced strummingTopics:
Sixteenth notes - theory and exercise
Strumming exercises - 11 patterns, out which 8 are for strumming with accents
Jam-alongs:
Rolling Along
A Little Bit Rocky
Electric Funk


DVD 9


Session 17 -


Going beyond the first positionThis is an impotant session because you learn how to be able to play notes on the entire neck of the guitar.Topics:
Three note on a string scales - 1st to 7th forms of the F major scale are presented so you learn how to play all the way up to the twelfth fret. This helps build the foundation skills necessary for speed, executing the triplet technique and soloing.
Music theory - the six types of Seventh chords - major 7th, minor 7th, dominant 7th, augmented 7th, diminished 7th and half-diminished 7th.
Jam-alongs:
Triplet Scale Practice
Pop Ballad Groove
ZZ Shuffle - extremely powerful stuff! Listen to the sample clip (scroll to the bottom of the page) Session 18 - JazzTopics:
Introducing Chord Melodies
Movable Major 7th Chords - Fmaj7, Bmaj7, Dmaj7, Emaj7 and Gmaj7
Open Major Seventh Chords - Amaj7, Cmaj7, Dmaj7, Fmaj7 and Gmaj7
Movable Minor Seventh Chords - Fm7 and Cm7
Ninth Chords - A9 and C9
How to Jazz up Chord Progressions - add color tones, ii-V progressions and / or dress up the dominant seventh chord
Jam-alongs:
All of Me - this is such a beautiful track! Listen to the sample clip (scroll to the bottom of the page)
On Green Dolphin Street
As Time Goes By


DVD 10


Session 19 - SoloingTopics:
Where Do I Start?
What makes up a good solo?
Chord tone soloing exercises
Ear training exercises
Stevie's Groove jam-along
Every Breath jam-along One important thing to note about this session is that you won't become a great lead guitar player just from going through this chapter. What it does do for you is tell you they whys and hows of soloing. You develop an appreciation of why some solos work and others don't. You won't be taught a large list of soloing or lead guitar styles.If you thought this soloing chapter lets you learn the secrets and licks of the great lead guitarists, you'd be disappointed, just like I was initially.But then I realized that more than any other course, the LMG program and all the 20 sessions within it thoroughly prepared me to venture into other material specific to playing the lead guitar. These specialized guitars courses assume a certain ability in reading music and prior understanding notes, scales and progressions, and I gave up very early due to a lack of music theory knowledge on my part.One example I can think of is the Chicken Pickin' technique that was taught in Session 15. It teaches you enough to play simple country riffs and backing, but for the more advanced stuff, you'd want to sit down through an advanced course like Joe Dalton's Big Twang. Browse Joe's video samples, especially Chicken Pickin' Solo 1 - notice how he assumes that you already have a strong guitar playing foundation and knowledge of major and minor pentatonic scales? That's what I'm talking about. By hte way, the Big Twang forms the basis of the style played by the late guitarist Danny Gatton, one of my favorite guitarist of all time.Me, I'm looking forward to once again going through those lead guitar / jazz books that I bought a long time ago.


Session 20 -


All the chords you need to knowTopics:
Chord formulas and abbreviations
Altered chords
Inversions and alternate bass chords
How to construct your own chord
Funky Groove jam-along
Dancing on the Ceiling jam-along


Conclusion and recommendationThere's no doubt in my mind that the LMG course is one of the best guitar lessons (if not the best) money can buy. Nothing beats having a great guitar teacher who will teach you well and gives out lessons to small groups, but it's pretty challenging to find that great teacher who can fit their schedule to yours and teach at a convenient location.Guitar books are a dime a dozen - you can see them lined up on the shelves at bookstores. These books are generally more suited to intermediate and advanced guitar players, and none of them provide a total multimedia experience in lesson delivery.The numerous books that claim to focus on beginners lack components such as jam-along CDs or instruction DVDs that make all the difference in whether you can stick to the program and end up competently playing the guitar, or give up after a while.It's extremely tough to learn the guitar just from reading books and looking at pictures - take it from me, I've been there and done that.This course has got me all excited about learning the guitar from scratch, and filling the gaps in my playing (especially in reading music and theory of pentatonic scales and jazz chords and progressions) and I daresay that I play much better and more confidently now than I ever have.Another big plus is the thriving LMG online community which provides support and a forum for students and Steve Krenz to openly communicate. Yes, there is such a forum, and you can join for free and browse around to see the enthusiastic activity in there from members who've purchased the course and discuss about their learning progress and almost everything else about guitar playing.



























































































































































































































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Wednesday, October 17, 2007






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Saturday, September 29, 2007



30 Tips for Emergency Preparedness.

Here are 30 tips to help you and your family become better prepared for an emergency.

Preparedness Tip #1.

Take a moment to imagine that there is an emergency, like a fire in your home, and you need to leave quickly. What are the best escape routes from your home? Find at least two ways out of each room. Now, write it down — you’ve got the beginning of a plan.

Preparedness Tip #2.

Pick a place to meet after a disaster. Designate two meeting places. Choose one right outside your home, in case of a sudden household emergency, such as a fire. The second place you choose needs to be outside your neighborhood, in the event that it is not safe to stay near or return to your home.

Preparedness Tip #3.

Choose an emergency contact person outside your area because it may be easier to call long distance than locally after a local/regional disaster. Take a minute now to call or e-mail an out-of-town friend or family member to ask him or her to be your family’s designated contact in the event of an emergency. Be sure to share the contact's phone number with everyone in the family. During an emergency, you can call your contact who can share with other family members where you are; how you are doing; and how to get in contact with you.

Preparedness Tip #4.

Complete an emergency contact card and make copies for each member of your family to carry with them. Be sure to include an out-of-town contact on your contact card. It may be easier to reach someone out of town if local phone lines are out of service or overloaded. You should also have at least one traditionally wired landline phone, as cordless or cellular phones may not work in an emergency. Visit http://www.redcross.org/ or http://www.ready.gov/ for sample emergency contact cards.

Preparedness Tip #5.

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but due to health regulations, most emergency shelters cannot house animals. Find out in advance how to care for your pets and working animals when disaster strikes. Pets should not be left behind, but could be taken to a veterinary office, family member’s home or animal shelter during an emergency. Also be sure to store extra food and water for pets. For more information, visit the Animal Safety section on http://www.redcross.org/ or visit the Humane Society Web site at http://www.hsus.org/

Preparedness Tip #6.

Go through your calendar now, and put a reminder on it — every six months — to review your plan, update numbers, and check supplies to be sure nothing has expired, spoiled, or changed. Also remember to practice your tornado, fire escape or other disaster plans.

Preparedness Tip #7.

Check your child’s school Web site or call the school office to request a copy of the school’s emergency plan. Keep a copy at home and work or other places where you spend a lot of your time and make sure the school’s plan is incorporated into your family’s emergency plan. Also, learn about the disaster plans at your workplace or other places where you and your family spend time.

Preparedness Tip #8.

Teach your children how and when to call 9-1-1 or your local Emergency Medical Services number for help. Post these and other emergency telephone numbers by telephones.

Preparedness Tip #9
Practice. Conduct fire drills and practice evacuating your home twice a year. Drive your planned evacuation route and plot alternate routes on a map in case main roads are blocked or gridlocked. Practice earthquake and tornado drills at home, school and work. Commit a weekend to update telephone numbers, emergency supplies and review your plan with everyone.

Preparedness Tip #10

  • A community working together during an emergency makes sense.

  • Talk to your neighbors about how you can work together during an emergency.

  • Find out if anyone has specialized equipment like a power generator, or expertise such as medical knowledge, that might help in a crisis.

  • Decide who will check on elderly or disabled neighbors.

  • Make back-up plans for children in case you can't get home in an emergency.

Sharing plans and communicating in advance is a good strategy

Preparedness Tip #11

What if disaster strikes while you’re at work? Do you know the emergency preparedness plan for your workplace? While many companies have been more alert and pro-active in preparing for disasters of all types since the September 11, 2001 attacks, a national survey indicates that many employees still don’t know what their workplace plan is for major or minor disasters. If you don’t know yours, make a point to ask. Know multiple ways to exit your building, participate in workplace evacuation drills, and consider keeping some emergency supplies at the office. Visit http://www.ready.gov/ and click on Ready Business for more information about business preparedness.

Preparedness Tip #12

You should keep enough supplies in your home to meet the needs of you and your family for at least three days. Build an emergency supply kit to take with you in an evacuation. The basics to stock in your portable kit include: water, food, battery-powered radio and flashlight with extra batteries, first aid supplies, change of clothing, blanket or sleeping bag, wrench or pliers, whistle, dust mask, plastic sheeting and duct tape, trash bags, map, a manual can opener for canned food and special items for infants, elderly, the sick or people with disabilities. Keep these items in an easy to carry container such as a covered trash container, a large backpack, or a duffle bag.

Preparedness Tip #13

Preparing for emergencies needn’t be expensive if you’re thinking ahead and buying small quantities at a time. Make a list of some foods that:

  • Have a long shelf-life and will not spoil (non-perishable).

  • You and your family like.

  • Do not require cooking.

  • Can be easily stored.

  • Have a low salt content as salty foods will make you more thirsty.

Keep the list in your purse or wallet and pick up a few items each time you’re shopping and/or see a sale until you have built up a well-stocked supply that can sustain each member of your family for at least three days following an emergency.

Preparedness Tip #14

Take a minute to check your family’s first aid kit, and note any depleted items — then, add them to your shopping list. Don’t have a first aid kit? Add that to the list or build a kit yourself. Just add the following items to your shopping list and assemble a first aid kit. Consider creating a kit for each vehicle as well:
First Aid Kits - Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car.


  • (20) adhesive bandages, various sizes.

  • (1) 5" x 9" sterile dressing

  • (1) conforming roller gauze bandage

  • (2) triangular bandages

  • (2) 3 x 3 sterile gauze pads

  • (2) 4 x 4 sterile gauze pads

  • (1) roll 3" cohesive bandage

  • (2) germicidal hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer

  • (6) antiseptic wipes

  • (2) pair large medical grade non-latex gloves

  • Adhesive tape, 2" width

  • Anti-bacterial ointment

  • Cold pack

  • Scissors (small, personal)

  • Tweezers

  • CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield

  • First Aid Manual

Non-Prescription and Prescription Drugs

  • Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever

  • Anti-diarrhea medication

  • Antacid (for stomach upset)

  • Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)

  • Laxative

  • Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)

  • Prescription drugs, as recommended by your physician, and copies of the prescriptions in case they need to be replaced.

For more information about first aid kits, visit http://www.redcross.org/.

Preparedness Tip #15

Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person. Store a minimum of one gallon of water per person per day (two quarts for drinking, two quarts for food preparation and sanitation). Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles. A normally active person needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day. Hot environments and strenuous activity can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers, and people who are sick will also need more.

Preparedness Tip #16

One of the easiest ways you can prepare for emergencies is to keep some supplies readily available. Every kit is unique and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your family, but below is a general list of supplies you may want to consider:
Tools and Supplies (Essential Items are Marked with an Asterisk *)


  • Mess kits, or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils

  • Emergency preparedness manual and a copy of your disaster plan, including your emergency contacts list

  • Battery-operated radio and extra batteries*

  • Flashlight and extra batteries*

  • Cash or traveler's checks, change*

  • Non-electric can opener, utility knife*

  • Fire extinguisher: small ABC type stored near where fires are likely to occur such as a

  • kitchen, or near a fireplace. It should not be kept in the disaster supplies kit.

  • Tube tent

  • Duct Tape*

  • Compass

  • Matches in a waterproof container

  • Aluminum foil

  • Plastic storage containers

  • Signal flare

  • Paper, pencil*

  • Needles, thread

  • Medicine dropper

  • Shut-off wrench or pliers, to turn off household gas and water

  • Whistle*

  • Plastic sheeting*

  • Map of the area (for locating shelters and evacuation routes)

(Continued in the next tip)

Preparedness Tip #17

Also include items for sanitation in your emergency supply kit. Consider the following:
Sanitation (Essential Items are Marked with an Asterisk *)

  • Toilet paper, towelettes*

  • Soap, liquid detergent*

  • Feminine supplies*

  • Personal hygiene items*

  • Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)*

  • Plastic bucket with tight lid

  • Disinfectant

  • Household chlorine bleach

(Continued in the next tip)

Preparedness Tip #18

Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person in your emergency supply kit. We suggest long pants and long sleeves for additional protection after a disaster.
Clothing and Bedding (Essential Items are Marked with an Asterisk *)

  • Sturdy shoes or work boots*

  • Rain gear*

  • Blankets or sleeping bags*

  • Hat and gloves

  • Thermal underwear

  • Sunglasses

Preparedness Tip #19

You should also keep a smaller version of your emergency supply kit in your vehicle, in case you are commuting or traveling when disaster strikes.

Emergency Kit For Your Vehicle

  • Bottled water and non-perishable high energy foods, such as granola bars, raisins and peanut butter

  • Flashlight and extra batteries

  • Blanket

  • Booster cables

  • Fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type)

  • First aid kit and manual

  • Maps

  • Shovel

  • Tire repair kit and pump

  • Flares or other emergency marking devices

Preparedness Tip #20

Teach children how to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. Review emergency action steps with all family members:

  • Check the scene and the victim

  • Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number posted by the telephone

  • Care for the victim

Help your children learn more about emergencies. Download this preparedness coloring book. or visit Red Cross' "Masters of Disaster."

Preparedness Tip #21

Read the information on your city, county and/or state government Web sites as well as the “Be Prepared” section of http://www.redcross.org/ or Ready.gov and print emergency preparedness information. Be sure to keep a copy with your disaster supplies kit. It can provide telephone numbers, addresses and other information you need when electronic connections are not available options for obtaining the information.

Preparedness Tip #22

When water is of questionable purity, it is easiest to use bottled water for drinking and cooking if it is available. When it’s not available, it is important to know how to treat contaminated water. In addition to having a bad odor and taste, water from questionable sources may be contaminated by a variety of microorganisms, including, bacteria and parasites that cause diseases such as dysentery, cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis. All water of uncertain purity should be treated before use. Use one or a combination of these treatments.

  • Filter: Filter the water using a piece of cloth or coffee filter to remove solid particles.

  • Boil: Bring it to a rolling boil for about one full minute. Cool it and pour it back and forth between two clean containers to improve its taste before drinking it.

  • Chlorinate:

  • Add 16 drops (1/8 teaspoon) of liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of water. Stir to mix. Sodium hypochlorite of the concentration of 5.25% to 6% should be the only active ingredient in the bleach. There should not be any added soap or fragrances. A major bleach manufacturer has also added Sodium Hydroxide as an active ingredient, which they state does not pose a health risk for water treatment.

  • Let stand 30 minutes.

  • If it smells of chlorine. You can use it. If it does not smell of chlorine, add 16 more drops (1/8 teaspoon) of chlorine bleach per gallon of water, let stand 30 minutes, and smell it again. If it smells of chlorine, you can use it. If it does not smell of chlorine, discard it and find another source of water.

Flood water can also be contaminated by toxic chemicals. Do NOT try to treat flood water.

Preparedness Tip #23

In some emergencies you may be required to turn off your utilities. To prepare for this type of event:

  • Locate the electric, gas and water shut-off valves.

  • Keep necessary tools near gas and water shut-off valves

  • Teach adult family members how to turn off utilities.

If you turn off the gas, a professional must turn it back on. Do not attempt to do this yourself.

Preparedness Tip #24

Understand that during an emergency you may be asked to “shelter-in-place” or evacuate. Plan for both possibilities and be prepared to listen to instructions from your local emergency management officials. Visit Ready.gov and www.redcross.org/preparedness for more information on sheltering-in-place.

Preparedness Tip #25

A disaster can cause significant financial loss. Your apartment or home may be severely damaged or destroyed. You may be forced to live in temporary housing. Income may be cut off or significantly reduced. Important financial records could be destroyed. Take the time now to assess your situation and ask questions.
To help you, consider using the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK), a tool developed by Operation Hope, FEMA and Citizen Corps or contact your local Red Cross chapter for Disasters and Financial Planning: A Guide for Preparedness.

Preparedness Tip #26

Learn if earthquakes are a risk in your area by contacting your local emergency management office, local American Red Cross chapter, or state geological survey or department of natural resources. Information about earthquake risk is also available from the U.S. Geological Survey National Seismic Hazards project.

Preparedness Tip #27

Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters in terms of human hardship and economic loss. As much as 90 percent of the damage related to all natural disasters (excluding draught) is caused by floods and associated debris flow. Most communities in the United States can experience some kind of flooding. Melting snow can combine with rain in the winter and early spring; severe thunderstorms can bring heavy rain in the spring or summer; or hurricanes can bring intense rainfall to coastal and inland states in the summer and fall. Regardless of how a flood occurs, the rule for being safe is simple: head for higher ground and stay away from floodwater. Even a shallow depth of fast-moving floodwater produces more force than most people imagine. You can protect yourself by being prepared and having time to act. Local radio or television stations or a NOAA Weather Radio are the best sources of information in a flood situation.

Preparedness Tip #28

When there is concern about a potential exposure to a chemical or other airborne hazard, local officials may advise you to "shelter-in-place “ and “seal the room.” This is different from taking shelter on the lowest level of your home in case of a natural disaster like a tornado. If you believe the air may be badly contaminated or if you are instructed by local officials, follow the instructions below to create a temporary barrier between you and the contaminated air outside.
To shelter-in-place and seal-the-room:

  • Close and lock all windows and exterior doors.

  • Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems.

  • Close the fireplace damper.

  • Get your disaster supplies kit and turn on your battery-powered radio.

  • Go to an interior room that is above ground level and without windows, if possible. In the case of a chemical threat, an above-ground location is preferable because some chemicals are heavier than air, and may seep into basements even if the windows are closed.

  • If directed by local authorities on the radio, use duct tape to seal all cracks around the door and any vents into the room. Tape plastic sheeting, such as heavy-duty plastic garbage bags, over any windows.

  • Listen to your radio or television for further instructions. Local officials will tell you when you can leave the room in which you are sheltering, or they may call for evacuation in specific areas at greatest risk in your community

Preparedness Tip #29

If there is an explosion:

Take shelter against your desk or a sturdy table.

  • Exit the building immediately.

  • Do not use elevators.

  • Check for fire and other hazards.

  • Take your emergency supply kit if time allows.

If there is a fire:

  • Exit the building immediately.

  • If there is smoke, crawl under the smoke to the nearest exit and use a cloth, if possible, to cover your nose and mouth.

  • Use the back of your hand to feel the upper, lower, and middle parts of closed doors.

  • If the door is not hot, brace yourself against it and open slowly.

  • If the door is hot, do not open it. Look for another way out.

  • Do not use elevators.

  • If your clothes catch on fire, stop-drop-and-roll to put out the fire. Do not run.

  • If you are at home, go to your previously designated outside meeting place.

  • Account for your family members and carefully supervise small children.

  • GET OUT and STAY OUT. Never go back into a burning building.

  • Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number.

Preparedness Tip #30

Unlike an explosion, a biological attack may or may not be immediately obvious. Most likely local health care workers will report a pattern of unusual illness or a wave of sick people seeking medical attention. The best source of information will be radio or television reports.
Understand that some biological agents, such as anthrax, do not cause contagious diseases. Others, like the smallpox virus, can result in diseases you can catch from other people.
In the event of a biological attack, public health officials may not immediately be able to provide information on what you should do. It will take time to determine exactly what the illness is, how it should be treated, and who may have been exposed. You should watch TV, listen to the radio, or check the Internet for official news including the following:

  • Are you in the group or area authorities believe may have been exposed?

  • What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

  • Are medications or vaccines being distributed?

  • Where? Who should get them and how?

  • Where should you seek emergency medical care if you become sick?

During a declared biological emergency:

  • If a family member becomes sick, it is important to be suspicious.

  • Do not assume, however, that you should go to a hospital emergency room or that any illness is the result of the biological attack. Symptoms of many common illnesses may overlap.

  • Use common sense, practice good hygiene and cleanliness to avoid spreading germs, and seek medical advice.

  • Consider if you are in the group or area authorities believe to be in danger.

  • If your symptoms match those described and you are in the group considered at risk, immediately seek emergency medical attention.

If you are potentially exposed:

  • Follow instructions of doctors and other public health officials.

  • If the disease is contagious expect to receive medical evaluation and treatment. You may be advised to stay away from others or even deliberately quarantined.

  • For non-contagious diseases, expect to receive medical evaluation and treatment.

If you become aware of an unusual and suspicious substance nearby:

  • Quickly get away.

  • Protect yourself. Cover your mouth and nose with layers of fabric that can filter the air but still allow breathing. Examples include two to three layers of cotton such as a t-shirt, handkerchief or towel. Otherwise, several layers of tissue or paper towels may help.

  • Wash with soap and water.

  • Contact authorities.

  • Watch TV, listen to the radio, or check the Internet for official news and information including what the signs and symptoms of the disease are, if medications or vaccinations are being distributed and where you should seek medical attention if you become sick.

  • If you become sick seek emergency medical attention.






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