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But even people in Jeeps with snorkel kits attached were driving around on four weak links — the tires. One thing that was not in short supply after Ike was nails, wood screws, weird springs and all man- ner of other debris that can penetrate a steel-belt- ed tire. So, unless you’ve invested the several thou- sand dollars it takes to get run-flat tires like the U.S. Ambassador to Baghdad, you’re going to have to be able to fix a flat. Some people swear by that injectable foam. Oth- ers just don’t trust it and opt instead for an emer- gency plug kit. They sell for about $5 at most auto parts stores and consist of a knurled spike to bore out the hole for a plug, a big needle for pushing the plug into the hole and the plugs — strips of rubber or leather coated in glue. An advantage of the plugs, and the foam, is that you can fix the flat without taking the wheel off the car or the tire off the wheel. An then there’s the air. 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Ray Pinard, Rosa Salinas, Ruth Martinez, Chief Peter Davis and Beach Patrol Team The Jesse Tree needs your support to continue reaching the vulnerable among us; please consider volunteering to help us and making a contribution to sustain our work. But for now, stay home, stay safe and help us at a distance: A shoot will come up from the stem of Jesse; from his roots a branch will bear fruit (Isaiah 11:1) Exercise extra caution when returning after a natural disaster or hurricane… Returning after a natural disaster can be disastrous! Some points to remember: • Do not use water until you receive official notice it is safe to drink; use bottled water only. • Do not use food that sat in the refrigerator without electricity, • Streets will be filled with debris; debris has often been covered with sewage and may be germ-ridden. Dust, sand and decaying vegetation, molds and mildew can cause severe respiratory problems. Masks should be worn at all times. • Driving will be dangerous and should be kept to a minimum; vehicles should be kept off the streets to allow for cleaning and emergency vehicles, • Pockets of floodwater may remain; insect and snakes may hide in these pools; • Structures and trees that were damaged during the storm may fall in the aftermath, look carefully before waking near large trees or buildings. • Loose and dangling powerlines may electrocute. • Using candles to light a home can easily cause fires; it is safer to use batter powered lanterns and lights. • If cellphone towers are down, power may be sporadic or unavailable. Power outages may make it impossible to charge phones (have a car charger!) • Keep a battery operated radio to listen to updates and news. • Listen to local authorities for correct after-storm information, • People with chronic medical conditions, senior citizens and small children should be extremely careful to avoid heat related illnesses, heat exhaustion and dehydration which are common in the aftermath of storms. The signs of these problems include; heavy perspiration. Paleness, muscle cramps and fatigue.weakness and/ or dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, fainting; Skin: may be cool and moist; Pulse rate: fast and weak; Breathing: fast and shallow. Seek medical help immediately. • Wear light, loose clothing, use sunblock to prevent sunburn; if feeling overheated, take a cool shower, slowly drink cool. Non-alcoholic beverages, • Those with known health conditions keep a close eye on your temperature, glucose level, blood pressure, etc. TRANSPORTATION: How will you evacuate? Do you have transportation? Sufficient funding for gas? Insurance? Maintenance? If not, you may opt to seek assistance in evacuation. Call 211 to register for transport as soon as possible. Give full details of what’s needed (durable medical equipment, wheelchair, oxygen, etc.) Check car maintenance, fill car with gas. Plan destination, inquire about drop off point if going by public supported transport. Notify family or friends of plans (consider vulnerable populations in regard to COVID19 infection) Maps? Directions? Contact information? Who knows where to find you? What to pack: ITEMS NEEDED • Water 5 day supply 1gallon/person/a day • Clothing 5 days/ comfortable shoes • Cell phone and charger fully charged • Flashlight/ batteries • 5 Day supply non perishable food, coke or juice for diabetics if experiencing low blood sugar • Important documents • MEDICATION: 4 weeks supply, list of all meds, list of allergies, address and phone# of pharmacy, (try and get extra RX or use Walgreens or WalMart as they are located in most cities), give list to family member or friend. (Put meds and documents in zip lock plastic bags. * LIST OF EMERGENCY CONTACTS* Photograph your prescriptions!! • MISCELLANEOUS: hand held can opener, paper plates and cups, paper towels, toilet tissue, wash cloth and towel, soap powder, masks, gloves, alcohol • FIRST AID KIT OR ANY MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED • Spiritual aids or guidance materials. • Get COVID Vaccination as soon as possible! MEDICAL CARE DURING EVACUATION: If you have a medical condition, think through what you would need for an extended period away from home. Plan accordingly; check NOW for resources in the area you are most likely to evacuate and contact them Diabetes Evacuation Kit (to last 2 weeks) • Copy of emergency information and medical kit • Extra copies of prescriptions • Insulin or pills (all daily medications and over-the-counter medications) • Syringes • Alcohol swabs • Cotton balls & tissues • A meter to measure blood sugar • Blood sugar diary • Insulin pump supplies (if on insulin pump) • Strips for your meter e Urine ketone testing strips • Lancing device and lancets • Quick-acting carbohydrate (for example, glucose tablets or orange juice) • Longer-lasting carbohydrate sources (for example, cheese and crackers) • Glucagon emergency kit (if on insulin) • Empty hard plastic detergent bottle with cap to dispose of used lancets and syringes ENROLLMENTS: Medicare Identification • Medicaid Identification Cooler Kits: Each cooler kit should contain: Paper goods : plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, manual can opener Medical supplies : moist towelettes, monitor, 100 28 gauge lancets, 8 glucose tablets, glucose meter. 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