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The Canadian Red Cross wants to ensure people are well prepared for the end of the world. That is, if you believe the Mayan prophecy that “doomsday” will come on Friday, December 21.
In a comical news release on Wednesday, the aid organization said, “After surviving a near-miss when Halley’s Comet failed to be pulled into Earth’s orbit in 1986 as predicted, and avoiding the ruinous effects of Y2K, Earth’s inhabitants again face the prospect of a calamitous end of the world.”
Denis Dion, the Red Cross’ national director of disaster management, said Canadians should ready themselves and their family for any emergency.
“Two-thirds of Canadians say they have not taken steps to prepare for a disaster,” he said.
The Red Cross recommends every household have the following items in an emergency kit for whatever might come their way…
Water: two litres per person per day, to last 72 hours
Food: non-perishable food for each family member, to last 72 hours
Manual can opener Crank- or battery-operated flashlight and radio, with extra batteries
Extra car and house keys
First aid kit
Cash in small bills
Special needs items like medications, baby supplies and equipment for people with disabilities
Originally posted by stirling
I dunno...my Cat doesnt apear too worried yet......
if she acts up ill let ya know...
Keep an eye on yer pets for early warning signs of dangers.....serously
Originally posted by stirling
I dunno...my Cat doesnt apear too worried yet......
if she acts up ill let ya know...
Keep an eye on yer pets for early warning signs of dangers.....serously
Originally posted by mcx1942
Why did they wait to release this the day before?
Very odd...
Yeah, my cats are so worried they've been sleeping ALL DAY...(I'm jealous)
Last year, the Red Cross helped more than 46,000 people affected by disasters across the country.
Originally posted by JayinAR
Yep. In Canada preparedness is a good thing. In America, if you're a prep per you're a nutter and very likely the reason Adam Lanza shot up a school.
Crazy world