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Gas or the lack thereof certainly seems to be the topic of conversation today.  That is if we are not talking about our uncertain economic times or the upcoming election.  Since investing money and politics are two of subjects I don’t share my opinion on I will talk about ways to make more out of those trips we venture out on each day to work, chauffeur or play.
 
1. Make sure along with your other planning for the week that you have determined what tasks need to be done away from the home or office.  Highlights these so they are easily identified.

 

2. Review these tasks and determine they really need to be done.

 

3. Batch tasks that can be done at the same time and determine if there is a day and/or time that you will already be going to that location or in that direction.  Sometimes waiting another day to do something will allow you to save an entire trip altogether.

 

4. Record any information that you will need to have when you reach your destination, i.e. paint colors, names, phone numbers, forms, sizes, merchandise to match or return.  This will greatly increase your odds of not making a second trip or not accomplishing what you have set out to do.

 

5. Finally, decide if you need to make the trip at all.  With the internet and telephone at our finger tips; we sometimes don’t think about how easy it is to get information or products that we would normally “go out” to get.  Sometimes they do not even have a shipping cost and if they do they might be worth it. Shipping costs have been a deterrent in the past; but with gas at $4.00 +/- a gallon, we can certainly justify more shipping costs than we used to.
 

Rosanne

770.995.8556

www.dtsorganizing.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you have to leave your home in an emergency you may not have much time to prepare.  What will YOU take in a moments notice?  Here are some things you can do to be prepared:

 

1. Find a home for your pet(s).  Most shelters will not accept pets except for those who are service animals due to health and safety regulations.
2. Turn the gas off in your home if you can.  Do you know how and where to do this?
3. Have a 1^st aid kit
4. Have a portable battery operated radio
5. Have a grab and go bag labeled for each member of the family.  You can use a backpack or small rolling bag.  The items each bag should contain are:
   1. Change of clothing and extra underwear for children.
   2. Toiletries
   3. Food (high protein/calorie food bars, crackers (no salt), dried fruit, nuts, etc.)
   4. Medication (prescription and over the counter)
   5. Eye glasses and contact lenses (& solutions)
   6. 2 bottles of water
   7. Individual towelettes
   8. Children (diapers and special foods)
   9. Plastic & sealing type bags
   10. Favorite item or comfort toy for younger children
   11. Any necessities for disabilities
6. Family communication plan
7. Important/Vital documents
8. Computer file back-up(s)
9. Blanket
10. Cell phone (& charger)
11.  Keys & utility or pocket knife
12. Wallet/Purse

Rosanne

770.995.8556

www.dtsorganizing.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you were at home in an emergency and lost power for several days, would you be ready?  Again in keeping with September being National Disaster Preparedness month here is a checklist that can help be more prepared:

 

1. Flashlights and extra batteries
2. Non-perishable or ready to eat foods (enough for 3 days – one to three 1lbs per person is recommended).  Foods such as:  canned and dried foods (pop top or twist tops are preferable), dried foods such as fruits and cereals), granola, breakfast/food bars, salt free crackers, dry or canned milk and soups, peanut butter, jelly, nuts, trail mix)
3. Manual can opener
4. Baby formula and foods
5. Pet food
6. Medication (over the counter and prescription)
7. Water - at least one gallon per person is recommended (1-3 gallons preferably)   Water Tips:  Boiling is the preferable way to purify water.  Let water boil fully one minute.  Cool before drinking.  If unable to boil, use pure chlorine bleach (1/4 tsp, 1.25 ml or 16 drops to each gallon).  Stir, then let stand 30 min.  Slight chlorine taste and smell is normal.
8. Portable, battery operated radio (& extra batteries)
9. Disposable utensils
10. Camping stove with fuel and matches.
11. Fire extinguisher
12. Toiletries
13. First Aid Kit; including a list of emergency contacts, bandages, scissors, tape, disinfectants, antiseptics, latex gloves, non prescription meds such as aspirin and non-aspirin, bendryl, and hand sanitizer.
14. Cell phone (charged) and/or standard land line phone (non remote) if power is out.
15. Emergency plan for family or business

 

 

Rosanne

770.995.8556

www.dtsorganizing.com

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September is National Disaster Preparedness month and our latest hurricanes and floods can give us a very visual reminder of how an emergency can happen in an instant.

 

This week I thought I would highlight documentation preparedness.  It is important to have documents and the information they contain in a safe place and accessible when we need them.  Here are some ways to take a great step toward being prepared in case of an emergency.

 

1. Have birth, baptism, death, divorce certificates and passports in a safe place; preferably a safe deposit box or fire safe.
2. Have insurance policies, house and other property deeds and loan information in a safe place and the telephone and account numbers available to you.
3. Copy the front and back of credit cards, driver’s licenses, insurance cards and the like or keep a copy of a statement that would have the same info.  Remember if you lose a credit card, you need the number on the back to call and the credit card number to report.
4. Have a record of checking, savings and investment account information as well as pin numbers and access information.
5. Have important phone numbers so that if you don’t have your phone you can make important phone calls.  Keep a copy in a remote location.
6. Have a written family communication plan where you have phone numbers, addresses, emails and other vital contact info as well as locations to meet in case of an emergency.

 

 

Rosanne

770.995.8556

www.dtsorganizing.com

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