Messenger Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) Is a nuclear power plant near you? Click the interactive map from CNN below and put in your ZIP code to find out ....CNN Link: http://money.cnn.com...ions/index.htmlIn the spirit of emergency preparedness, what provident living steps have you taken in your own families Edited April 2, 2011 by Messenger
Nathair/|\ Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 I served on board a nuclear aircraft carrier and never once worried about the reactor. All it meant for me was enough hot water.
TAO Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 Santa Nofre is somewhat near me.Not super-prepared, but not un-prepared either. If there is a similar incident, I'll just have to hike on out probably. Although the debris not be so dangerous at the distance I am at.
Messenger Posted April 2, 2011 Author Posted April 2, 2011 Santa Nofre is somewhat near me.Not super-prepared, but not un-prepared either. If there is a similar incident, I'll just have to hike on out probably. Although the debris not be so dangerous at the distance I am at.Tao,Having an evacuation plan with a 72 hour kit is a good thing just in case. One of the things I've noticed was that, although the Japanese Government sure had a lot of preparations (many inadequate), the people didn
Messenger Posted April 2, 2011 Author Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) 72 Hour Kit List .....Here is a suggested list of things to have in a 72 Hour kit along with the importance of an evacuation plan from the church's Provident Living Website....Link: http://www.provident...-2808-1,00.html Edited April 2, 2011 by Messenger
Jeff K. Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 80% of our ward has a 70 hour kit. Earthquakes are a bigger driver to the issue than San Onofre, which is only about 10 miles from here.
Messenger Posted April 2, 2011 Author Posted April 2, 2011 80% of our ward has a 70 hour kit. Earthquakes are a bigger driver to the issue than San Onofre, which is only about 10 miles from here.Potential DOUBLE whammy?
Jeff K. Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 Not really. Even in Japan it was more along the lines of cause and effect.San Onofre is designed to operate safely with a 7.0 nearby. It will also begin automatic shutdown (which must be overridden manually) with a quake higher than 5.0. It has a 30 foot tsunami seawall as well. Both of these are something the Fukushima plant did not have.
Messenger Posted April 2, 2011 Author Posted April 2, 2011 Not really. Even in Japan it was more along the lines of cause and effect.San Onofre is designed to operate safely with a 7.0 nearby. It will also begin automatic shutdown (which must be overridden manually) with a quake higher than 5.0. It has a 30 foot tsunami seawall as well. Both of these are something the Fukushima plant did not have.Actually the Fukushima plants did have a sea wall; it
Jeff K. Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 The generators in San Onofre cannot be swamped since they are also self contained.Evacuate is nice, but it would have to be on foot for the most part. Even on a good day the roads are often busy. During an evacuation we would have to travel on trails, which arent' too far from here. Our priests could point them out very quickly since we have all hiked through the mountain passes here and even into Palm Springs over the Saddle Back Mtns. Would we do it? We have many elderly people in our ward. It may be that some will remain to care for them.I do agree that not every contingency can be taken into account, and something may happen that overcomes all our safety, that is, I think part of what it means to be mortal. But I trust in the Lord and I have confidence in our leaders as well as my families own ability. We should not depend on the government, I have seen too many governments make too many mistakes in my travels. 1
Messenger Posted April 2, 2011 Author Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) I live less than 80 miles away from Yellowstone National park. Every map of destruction has me dead when it blows. However, that won Edited April 2, 2011 by Messenger
The Nehor Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) In the spirit of emergency preparedness, what provident living steps have you taken in your own families Edited April 2, 2011 by The Nehor
Messenger Posted April 2, 2011 Author Posted April 2, 2011 If it goes I'm gone. So repent every day is my main preparation.It if leaks mutating radiation I have a sharp sword and a shotgun for the inevitable hordes of radioactive zombies.Protip: Remember to crush the skulls of the fallen lest they rise again.What if it only goes halfway and the zombies are sleeping?
TAO Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) I live less than 80 miles away from Yellowstone National park. Every map of destruction has me dead when it blows. However, that won Edited April 2, 2011 by TAO 1
Messenger Posted April 2, 2011 Author Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) I wouldn't worry about Yellowstone blowing Best Wishes,From the Weirdo Kid Volcanologist,TAOWho said I was worried? Best wishes from a prior Emergency Preparedness Cooridinator for 3 years! Did you read my signature??? Edited April 2, 2011 by Messenger
TAO Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 Who said I was worried? Best wishes from a prior Emergency Preparedness Cooridinator for 3 years! Did you read my signature??? Hehe, I'm glad your not worried XD. As your quote says, panic, is never good ;-)
Kenngo1969 Posted April 2, 2011 Posted April 2, 2011 Santa Nofre is somewhat near me.Would that be San Onofre, or did Christmas come early this year?
TAO Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 Would that be San Onofre, or did Christmas come early this year? Yeah, I misspelled it =P.
dirtius maximus Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 My sister lives near one, her attitude is "What better way to go. A bright flash and then its all over".What extra preparation could be had living near one? I suppose Iodine tablets, but more than that there does not seem there is much one could do.
Messenger Posted April 3, 2011 Author Posted April 3, 2011 My sister lives near one, her attitude is "What better way to go. A bright flash and then its all over".What extra preparation could be had living near one? I suppose Iodine tablets, but more than that there does not seem there is much one could do.The problem is that these modern nuclear plants will never show a "A bright flash and then its all over". They simply dont blow up. So, how do you prepare?1) Have a 72 hour kit, 3 months supply of what you eat & drink, and a 3-12 month supply of food and water (if you can) for long term storage.2) Have an emergency plan in place. All that goes with it. have a meeting place, a communcations plan and an evacuation route.3) if you cant or decide not to evacuate, learn the two types of shelter in place (both sealed and non-sealed)If your ward has an emergency coordinator, you should get with him or her. If you dont have one, visit the website of www.ready.gov and or the Churches Provident Living website on Emergency Planning. This video at Ready.gov is a great starting place .... http://www.ready.gov/america/about/_flash/movie15.html
thesometimesaint Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Messenger:All good ideas including when there is a release of nuclear radiation. As the amount of exposure determines the level of damage done. It is best not to panic, and have a coordinated plan/effort of evacuation.
One Clear Voice Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 Is a nuclear power plant near you? Click the interactive map from CNN below and put in your ZIP code to find out ....CNN Link: http://money.cnn.com...ions/index.htmlIn the spirit of emergency preparedness, what provident living steps have you taken in your own families
Kenngo1969 Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 You might end up with superpowers.As in, turn green, get really big, and kick some bad-guy @$$? Yeah!
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