Dec
17
Camping Savvy: How To Survive A Forest Fire
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Bill Revill asked:
All too often these days, Mother Nature reminds us that she is still the boss. Almost every summer, for instance, in two of the world’s forest fire hotspots — the west-coast states of USA, and the southeastern regions of Australia — thousands of hectares of forest are lost, homes burned to the ground, and most tragic of all, lives are lost.
Indeed, back in January 2005, my wife and I had centre-stage involvement in one of nature’s more violent demonstrations as we found ourselves caught up in the wildfires that ripped through the Eyre Peninsula region of South Australia.
If nothing else, the unbelievable power and savagery of a full-on bushfire leaves you with an indelible respect for its wholesale destructiveness — along with permanent paranoia regarding campfire safety. Because every summer those searing images come back on the boil.
So how would you cope if your peaceful forest campsite was threatened by wildfire? That ominous pall of smoke and ash rising above the treetops could reach your tents and your family within the hour. What can you do?
Well, first up, it should go without saying that you must instil in every member of your group the on-going necessity for strict control over campfires and cooking appliances. And on days declared a “total fire ban”, fires and LPG/propane cookers must not be lit.
Keep in mind also that, even in lightly forested areas, wildfire moves at an incredible pace — particularly uphill. During those critical summer months it pays, therefore, to stay constantly informed about any fire threat within, say, 100 kilometres of your camp. Radio news reports, passing travellers, or personal observation from nearby vantage points should all be utilised.
In fact whenever you camp in “high fuel” environments — such as forests, areas of long, lush grasses, or thick layers of dry leaf litter — remain alert for critical fire danger signs: high temperatures, low humidity, and strong wind. The onset of a thunderstorm, possibly many kilometres away, may well provide that feared spark of ignition.
Back at the campsite, your first awareness may simply be a vague smell of smoke, or fine pieces of ash settling on vehicles, tents and awnings. This might soon be followed by a light smoke-haze enveloping the camp and surrounding bush. Once that smoke and falling ash thicken, visible flames, moving closer among the trees, may not be far off.
At those very first indications of a possible bushfire you should commence positive defensive action. If the fire is within, say, 50 kilometres, cutting short your holiday is definitely the wisest course, but even if still further off, get your group together to revisit your plans and basic emergency procedures.
For example, prepare now to fight possible ash-initiated spot fires by filling containers with water, and keeping axes, shovels, and wet sacks (or branches) close at hand. Non-essential gear — including combustible awnings or shelters — should be packed and loaded, and vehicles parked in open areas for ease of departure (without blocking access for others) with keys in the ignition. Place a blanket and water bottle on board for each member of your group.
Ensure, too, that everybody is suitably dressed, with clothing covering as much skin as possible. Cotton or woollen garments are preferable to synthetics, along with broad brimmed hats and leather boots. Be aware, too, all that smoke might trigger an asthma attack in a susceptible member of your group.
As early as possible, undertake a recce around the campsite to determine if any areas nearby might provide some degree of refuge — like open fields, large carparks, wide creeks, pools or ditches (but not overhead tanks). Also, stress on everybody that, if caught in the open with fire bearing down, lying flat or below ground level, covered by blankets, dirt or sand, and using a wet towel to breathe through, will protect them from the two most critical dangers: radiated heat and thick smoke. Above all, they must not panic or try to outrun a vigorous fire front. Thankfully, the worst of a forest fire usually passes in three to four minutes.
In fact, if suddenly surrounded by blazing forest, the safest place may be in the car (parked in any available open space) with all windows, doors and vents closed. If everyone gets down low on the floor, covers up with blankets, and resists the urge to run as the fire passes through, danger is reduced significantly. Despite popular belief, the chances of the fuel tank rupturing are extremely low.
Then again, if an opportunity presents itself to drive out through smoke, turn the headlights on and leave windows fully closed with the air conditioner off. Stay alert for burning trees or branches that have — or might — come crashing down.
On the other hand, if your only alternative is to evacuate on foot, take your blanket, wet towel, and water bottle, and crouching low, try to move downhill or toward already burnt ground. But never give in to the temptation to sprint through a wall of flame that is higher or deeper than a couple of metres.
Yes, it is pretty scary stuff. But despite their awesome fury, and their terrible toll over the years, with knowledge, clear thinking and decisive action, you can survive a major fire.
Even so, the experience has changed forever the way I look at our magnificent Australian bush.
Jack
All too often these days, Mother Nature reminds us that she is still the boss. Almost every summer, for instance, in two of the world’s forest fire hotspots — the west-coast states of USA, and the southeastern regions of Australia — thousands of hectares of forest are lost, homes burned to the ground, and most tragic of all, lives are lost.
Indeed, back in January 2005, my wife and I had centre-stage involvement in one of nature’s more violent demonstrations as we found ourselves caught up in the wildfires that ripped through the Eyre Peninsula region of South Australia.
If nothing else, the unbelievable power and savagery of a full-on bushfire leaves you with an indelible respect for its wholesale destructiveness — along with permanent paranoia regarding campfire safety. Because every summer those searing images come back on the boil.
So how would you cope if your peaceful forest campsite was threatened by wildfire? That ominous pall of smoke and ash rising above the treetops could reach your tents and your family within the hour. What can you do?
Well, first up, it should go without saying that you must instil in every member of your group the on-going necessity for strict control over campfires and cooking appliances. And on days declared a “total fire ban”, fires and LPG/propane cookers must not be lit.
Keep in mind also that, even in lightly forested areas, wildfire moves at an incredible pace — particularly uphill. During those critical summer months it pays, therefore, to stay constantly informed about any fire threat within, say, 100 kilometres of your camp. Radio news reports, passing travellers, or personal observation from nearby vantage points should all be utilised.
In fact whenever you camp in “high fuel” environments — such as forests, areas of long, lush grasses, or thick layers of dry leaf litter — remain alert for critical fire danger signs: high temperatures, low humidity, and strong wind. The onset of a thunderstorm, possibly many kilometres away, may well provide that feared spark of ignition.
Back at the campsite, your first awareness may simply be a vague smell of smoke, or fine pieces of ash settling on vehicles, tents and awnings. This might soon be followed by a light smoke-haze enveloping the camp and surrounding bush. Once that smoke and falling ash thicken, visible flames, moving closer among the trees, may not be far off.
At those very first indications of a possible bushfire you should commence positive defensive action. If the fire is within, say, 50 kilometres, cutting short your holiday is definitely the wisest course, but even if still further off, get your group together to revisit your plans and basic emergency procedures.
For example, prepare now to fight possible ash-initiated spot fires by filling containers with water, and keeping axes, shovels, and wet sacks (or branches) close at hand. Non-essential gear — including combustible awnings or shelters — should be packed and loaded, and vehicles parked in open areas for ease of departure (without blocking access for others) with keys in the ignition. Place a blanket and water bottle on board for each member of your group.
Ensure, too, that everybody is suitably dressed, with clothing covering as much skin as possible. Cotton or woollen garments are preferable to synthetics, along with broad brimmed hats and leather boots. Be aware, too, all that smoke might trigger an asthma attack in a susceptible member of your group.
As early as possible, undertake a recce around the campsite to determine if any areas nearby might provide some degree of refuge — like open fields, large carparks, wide creeks, pools or ditches (but not overhead tanks). Also, stress on everybody that, if caught in the open with fire bearing down, lying flat or below ground level, covered by blankets, dirt or sand, and using a wet towel to breathe through, will protect them from the two most critical dangers: radiated heat and thick smoke. Above all, they must not panic or try to outrun a vigorous fire front. Thankfully, the worst of a forest fire usually passes in three to four minutes.
In fact, if suddenly surrounded by blazing forest, the safest place may be in the car (parked in any available open space) with all windows, doors and vents closed. If everyone gets down low on the floor, covers up with blankets, and resists the urge to run as the fire passes through, danger is reduced significantly. Despite popular belief, the chances of the fuel tank rupturing are extremely low.
Then again, if an opportunity presents itself to drive out through smoke, turn the headlights on and leave windows fully closed with the air conditioner off. Stay alert for burning trees or branches that have — or might — come crashing down.
On the other hand, if your only alternative is to evacuate on foot, take your blanket, wet towel, and water bottle, and crouching low, try to move downhill or toward already burnt ground. But never give in to the temptation to sprint through a wall of flame that is higher or deeper than a couple of metres.
Yes, it is pretty scary stuff. But despite their awesome fury, and their terrible toll over the years, with knowledge, clear thinking and decisive action, you can survive a major fire.
Even so, the experience has changed forever the way I look at our magnificent Australian bush.
Jack
Dec
16
The Aftermath of the Southern California Wildfires:eliminating Smoke Odors in your Home
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Remy N asked:
The Aftermath of the Southern California Wildfires:
Eliminating Smoke Odors in Your Home with the Jenesco Ozone Generator
One of the most alarming disasters in recent times was the raging wildfire that swept through Southern California in the autumn of 2007. In the end, there was over a billion dollars in damages – damages that do not even include the hundreds if not thousands of homes that were left with serious smoke odors following these wildfires. If you are one of these unfortunate people who has found his or her self dealing with smoke odors in the wildfire aftermath, you may be wondering what solutions are available to you today.
Unfortunately, there are a number of proverbial snake oil salespersons lurking around following the wildfires, individuals and businesses that maintain that they have effective solutions to deal with and eliminate wildfire smoke odors using sprays, bombs, etc. In reality, these sham offerings really do not resolve wildfire smoke odors. In many instances, these products are very costly and completely ineffective.
With this in mind, if you are in need of eliminating smoke odors that are the residual effect of the Southern California wildfires of 2007, you will want to turn your attention the Jenesco Ozone Generator. When you consider all of the various products and devices on the market today that claim that they are capable of eliminating smoke odors, the Jenesco Ozone Generator is a product that actually lives up to its commitments time and time again.
You need to understand that smoke odors literally can infest nearly everything in your home. Smoke odors can end up in your carpeting, in your clothing, in your furniture – even in your walls. Therefore, you need a comprehensive product like the Jenesco Ozone Generator that is capable of removing smoke odors from absolutely everything.
If you are like most people in the world today, you maintain a very full schedule. You simply do not have the time to devote to some sort of product that requires you to spend hour after hour working to clear away smoke odors.
With the Jenesco Ozone Generator, all you have to do is put the device in a room and turn it on – period. You leave the device running for a matter of hours and literally in no time at all the smoke odors will be eliminated. And, you have had to do nothing more beyond turning on the device. The safest use of any ozone machine is to run it while the area is unoccupied, this eliminates the possibility of breathing too much ozone, which can cause respiratory distress.
Finally, if you are like most people today, you also find yourself living your life on a rather tight budget. You simply do not have a great deal of money to spend on a product designed to get rid of smoke odors. One of the true benefits of the Jenesco Ozone Generator is that it is a most reasonably priced product, with units starting under $400.00. In short, you can get the Jenesco Ozone Generator for a price that will not bust your budget on any level.
For More info Visit www.Jenesco.Com
Edith
The Aftermath of the Southern California Wildfires:
Eliminating Smoke Odors in Your Home with the Jenesco Ozone Generator
One of the most alarming disasters in recent times was the raging wildfire that swept through Southern California in the autumn of 2007. In the end, there was over a billion dollars in damages – damages that do not even include the hundreds if not thousands of homes that were left with serious smoke odors following these wildfires. If you are one of these unfortunate people who has found his or her self dealing with smoke odors in the wildfire aftermath, you may be wondering what solutions are available to you today.
Unfortunately, there are a number of proverbial snake oil salespersons lurking around following the wildfires, individuals and businesses that maintain that they have effective solutions to deal with and eliminate wildfire smoke odors using sprays, bombs, etc. In reality, these sham offerings really do not resolve wildfire smoke odors. In many instances, these products are very costly and completely ineffective.
With this in mind, if you are in need of eliminating smoke odors that are the residual effect of the Southern California wildfires of 2007, you will want to turn your attention the Jenesco Ozone Generator. When you consider all of the various products and devices on the market today that claim that they are capable of eliminating smoke odors, the Jenesco Ozone Generator is a product that actually lives up to its commitments time and time again.
You need to understand that smoke odors literally can infest nearly everything in your home. Smoke odors can end up in your carpeting, in your clothing, in your furniture – even in your walls. Therefore, you need a comprehensive product like the Jenesco Ozone Generator that is capable of removing smoke odors from absolutely everything.
If you are like most people in the world today, you maintain a very full schedule. You simply do not have the time to devote to some sort of product that requires you to spend hour after hour working to clear away smoke odors.
With the Jenesco Ozone Generator, all you have to do is put the device in a room and turn it on – period. You leave the device running for a matter of hours and literally in no time at all the smoke odors will be eliminated. And, you have had to do nothing more beyond turning on the device. The safest use of any ozone machine is to run it while the area is unoccupied, this eliminates the possibility of breathing too much ozone, which can cause respiratory distress.
Finally, if you are like most people today, you also find yourself living your life on a rather tight budget. You simply do not have a great deal of money to spend on a product designed to get rid of smoke odors. One of the true benefits of the Jenesco Ozone Generator is that it is a most reasonably priced product, with units starting under $400.00. In short, you can get the Jenesco Ozone Generator for a price that will not bust your budget on any level.
For More info Visit www.Jenesco.Com
Edith
Dec
13
Brand Your Product Like Wildfire With Viral Marketing
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Kevin Tyler Smith asked:
In an Internet-based business, a website must possess creativity and popularity to be able to lead among its competitors. With so many websites actively serving online users, no doubt rivalry is tough. It doesn’t matter whether you promote the best products online or having the greatest web design, what matters most is that majority of the users know your website exists.
Nowadays, a lot of popularity techniques have emerged to boost one’s ranking. A very effective method is the so-called viral marketing. The word viral doesn’t mean that you have to spread computer virus in your business. If that actually happens, it will certainly kill your business instantly.
Overview On Viral Marketing
Also known as viral advertising, viral marketing is a type of marketing scheme with a purpose of building public awareness of a person’s products, services or company. To be able to reach out to the public, it uses various forms of media without having to promote a product by putting something that could distract a person’s interest in the product. Thus, to avoid this circumstance, most companies sponsor a particular media such as an entertaining video, a cool flash game, an amusing story, and the likes that will have the tendency to be passed on to more people along with the company’s logo or the description of its products. Indeed, this technique has become one of the most popular ways of marketing and promoting products and services because it can easily spread popularity at a relatively small price.
Another advantage of using this technique is that it can’t be considered as spamming because the sender is registered as someone known by the receiver. To gain popularity within a short period of time, most companies usually provide incentives to individuals who wish to help in spreading their products. Viral advertising is primarily made through emails, blogs, text messaging, instant messaging, and social bookmarking sites such as MySpace, Digg, Facebook etc.
Its reasonably speedy action and low cost make it an excellent form of advertising from other distinguished techniques. These days, it has also been used in most magnetic advertising campaigns to produce exceptional product launches. A viral message an advertiser adds on contests, games, images, movie clips and other forms of media could create such wide awareness to people around the world.
How To Use Viral Marketing At Its Best Advantage
Using this means of advertising, you can use it at its maximum by adding creativity and imagination in announcing you and your products’ existence. You should know what are the latest “ins” and use them as the vehicle in promoting your products and/or services. All it takes is to use other modes of advertising like SEO and the likes that could entirely provide you with very positive results. Aside from the fact that viral marketing is cheaper than any other methods of advertising, it’s very easy to use too. You need not become an expert in the field of online advertising to be able to successfully boost you and your products’ popularity.
A lot of companies have already decided that viral marketing has become one of their most powerful tools in introducing the existence of their products. An example is Hotmail of the Microsoft Corporation. It became the first known company to use this form of marketing and has beautifully worked its wonders on its popularity. In the future, who knows, your website may become one of the most popular sites thanks to viral marketing.
To learn more about viral marketing and how you can implement easy strategies to ensure this type of marketing will grow your business beyond your imagination, follow the link in my resource box now.
Wendy
In an Internet-based business, a website must possess creativity and popularity to be able to lead among its competitors. With so many websites actively serving online users, no doubt rivalry is tough. It doesn’t matter whether you promote the best products online or having the greatest web design, what matters most is that majority of the users know your website exists.
Nowadays, a lot of popularity techniques have emerged to boost one’s ranking. A very effective method is the so-called viral marketing. The word viral doesn’t mean that you have to spread computer virus in your business. If that actually happens, it will certainly kill your business instantly.
Overview On Viral Marketing
Also known as viral advertising, viral marketing is a type of marketing scheme with a purpose of building public awareness of a person’s products, services or company. To be able to reach out to the public, it uses various forms of media without having to promote a product by putting something that could distract a person’s interest in the product. Thus, to avoid this circumstance, most companies sponsor a particular media such as an entertaining video, a cool flash game, an amusing story, and the likes that will have the tendency to be passed on to more people along with the company’s logo or the description of its products. Indeed, this technique has become one of the most popular ways of marketing and promoting products and services because it can easily spread popularity at a relatively small price.
Another advantage of using this technique is that it can’t be considered as spamming because the sender is registered as someone known by the receiver. To gain popularity within a short period of time, most companies usually provide incentives to individuals who wish to help in spreading their products. Viral advertising is primarily made through emails, blogs, text messaging, instant messaging, and social bookmarking sites such as MySpace, Digg, Facebook etc.
Its reasonably speedy action and low cost make it an excellent form of advertising from other distinguished techniques. These days, it has also been used in most magnetic advertising campaigns to produce exceptional product launches. A viral message an advertiser adds on contests, games, images, movie clips and other forms of media could create such wide awareness to people around the world.
How To Use Viral Marketing At Its Best Advantage
Using this means of advertising, you can use it at its maximum by adding creativity and imagination in announcing you and your products’ existence. You should know what are the latest “ins” and use them as the vehicle in promoting your products and/or services. All it takes is to use other modes of advertising like SEO and the likes that could entirely provide you with very positive results. Aside from the fact that viral marketing is cheaper than any other methods of advertising, it’s very easy to use too. You need not become an expert in the field of online advertising to be able to successfully boost you and your products’ popularity.
A lot of companies have already decided that viral marketing has become one of their most powerful tools in introducing the existence of their products. An example is Hotmail of the Microsoft Corporation. It became the first known company to use this form of marketing and has beautifully worked its wonders on its popularity. In the future, who knows, your website may become one of the most popular sites thanks to viral marketing.
To learn more about viral marketing and how you can implement easy strategies to ensure this type of marketing will grow your business beyond your imagination, follow the link in my resource box now.
Wendy
Dec
11
what is the importance of fire safety?
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madison asked:
I am writing an essay on this topic and cant think of alot of things to write about.
well duh, i know so you dont get burned. thats all i could really come up with myself. i cant think of anymore things and thats why i am asking for help. any suggestions
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I am writing an essay on this topic and cant think of alot of things to write about.
well duh, i know so you dont get burned. thats all i could really come up with myself. i cant think of anymore things and thats why i am asking for help. any suggestions
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Dec
6
Most Do Not Realize the Force Of Wildfires
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Aydan Corkern asked:
If you have ever seen a wild fire, you will know how bad it can be and how it can get out f control fast. If your city is under a drought and it is very hot outside, it can cause the dry weeds to catch on fire. When there is no rain to give the plants and the weeds flourish, it will make them turn brown and get very dry. It is like a torch that is ready to be set on fire.
Wild fires will burn down trees, homes, and burn up the land. It is a living thing that burns everything that it wants because it is a destroyer. That is all it does. It kills whatever it wants whenever it wants to. When air gets to it, it will spread into a bigger fire.
Firefighters are really good at what they do, but sometimes it can get out of control and can harm one of them. Sometimes, it won’t hurt them at all. It all depends on how they handle it and how bad the fire is. The firefighter will try to get it out with water before it gets really bad, but sometimes they have to get a helicopter that will carry a good amount of water to pour over it to stop it.
A lot of times, they have to use a lot of them to take care of it. Wild fires are very dangerous so get away from them and get out of the area as fast as possible. It can burn you bad and scar you for life. It also will send toxic smoke into the air and can get into your lungs. It will give you breathing problems, and you will be sent to the hospital.
If the wind is high, it will move the fire in the way that the wind is blowing, causing massive damage. It is as if it has a mind of its own, and it will grow as big as it wants. It will be very hard for the firefighters to get it out, so they have to get the police and anyone else to help put out the fire so no one will get hurt. It is a really scary thing to see or go through. Animals can be killed or hurt. Their home will be gone, and some of them will leave to find a new place to live and find food so they can survive.
Frederick
If you have ever seen a wild fire, you will know how bad it can be and how it can get out f control fast. If your city is under a drought and it is very hot outside, it can cause the dry weeds to catch on fire. When there is no rain to give the plants and the weeds flourish, it will make them turn brown and get very dry. It is like a torch that is ready to be set on fire.
Wild fires will burn down trees, homes, and burn up the land. It is a living thing that burns everything that it wants because it is a destroyer. That is all it does. It kills whatever it wants whenever it wants to. When air gets to it, it will spread into a bigger fire.
Firefighters are really good at what they do, but sometimes it can get out of control and can harm one of them. Sometimes, it won’t hurt them at all. It all depends on how they handle it and how bad the fire is. The firefighter will try to get it out with water before it gets really bad, but sometimes they have to get a helicopter that will carry a good amount of water to pour over it to stop it.
A lot of times, they have to use a lot of them to take care of it. Wild fires are very dangerous so get away from them and get out of the area as fast as possible. It can burn you bad and scar you for life. It also will send toxic smoke into the air and can get into your lungs. It will give you breathing problems, and you will be sent to the hospital.
If the wind is high, it will move the fire in the way that the wind is blowing, causing massive damage. It is as if it has a mind of its own, and it will grow as big as it wants. It will be very hard for the firefighters to get it out, so they have to get the police and anyone else to help put out the fire so no one will get hurt. It is a really scary thing to see or go through. Animals can be killed or hurt. Their home will be gone, and some of them will leave to find a new place to live and find food so they can survive.
Frederick
Dec
6
What else do you do to ensure your child safety around your fire arms?
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Somewhere asked:
Besides locking them up, clearing them, yelling no :), educating the heck out of them, and in general making sure they don’t ever get near your issued weapons (or private), what do you do help the child understand the importance of these weapons and the dangers, maybe something out of the norm?
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Besides locking them up, clearing them, yelling no :), educating the heck out of them, and in general making sure they don’t ever get near your issued weapons (or private), what do you do help the child understand the importance of these weapons and the dangers, maybe something out of the norm?
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