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8 signs your tap water might be dangerous to drinkWater Filtration Bottle - www.4ursurvival.com Cloudy water may be a sign of unsafe contaminants. Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Our senses are valuable tool when looking for contaminants in drinking water. Water that's safe to drink should ideally be clear with no odor or funny taste.If your tap water tastes metallic, smells fishy, or comes out cloudy, it could signal the presence of unsafe contaminants.When residents of Flint, Michigan, turned on t …

Paracord is a thin, strong, braided line that’s useful in dozens of different hunting and fishing scenarios, and can make the difference between life or death in a survival situation. Tim MacWelchParachute cord, which is sometimes called paracord or 550 cord because of its 550-pound breaking test, was originally used for parachutes during WW II. But once on the ground, creative soldiers found hundreds of uses for the sturdy cordage, including bootlaces. Cotton and leather boot laces are simply n …

Before• Become aware of evacuation plans for all buildings you occupy regularly. Pick areas of high elevation as your evacuation meeting place.• Store emergency supplies kit in an easy-to-access location.72 Hour Food Kit - www.4ursurvival.comDuring• Know your zone. If you are within a tsunami inundation zone, evacuate immediately to higher ground. If not, stay where you are.• Listen to local radio or TV stations or access the Red Cross Emergency App for tsunami warnings.• If a strong earthquake …

A well-thought-out plan of action for you and your family can go a long way to reduce potential suffering from any type of disaster that could strike.Household emergency plans should be kept simple. The best emergency plans are those that are easy to remember.Be familiar with escape routes. It may be necessary to evacuate your neighborhood. Plan several escape routes for different contingencies.Maintaining a link to the outside can be crucial. Keep a battery operated rad …

AFTER—STAY SAFE!To avoid disease and danger, consider the following recommendations: Stay with friends, if possible, rather than in a camp.Keep your living space sanitary.Use personal protective equipment when cleaning up debris. If possible, wear gloves, sturdy shoes, a hard hat, and a dust mask. Beware of electrical wires and hidden embers.Keep your daily routine as normal as possible. Your children need to see that you are calm and hopeful. Do school lessons, play, and worship as a family. D …