Disaster Preparedness – Are Your Prepared to Shelter-In-Place? You may not be familiar with the term “shelter-in-place” but in order to be prepared for disasters, it’s essential to know the meaning of this term. In an emergency situation in which hazardous materials (biological, radiologicial, or chemical) have been released intentionally or unintentionally into the environment, you may be asked to “shelter in place”. This means selecting a small, interior room, with no or few windows, and taking refuge there. It does not mean sealing off your entire home. To “shelter-in-place” you will need to close and lock all windows and exterior door. If you are told there is a danger of explosion, close the windows shades or blinds. Turn off all fans, heating, and air conditioning. Get your disaster supply kit (instructions for this were in last month’s newsletter) and make sure your radio is working. Go to an interior room, remembering to take pets with you if you have them) bringing additional food and water items. Make sure you have your emergency contact information with you (instructions included in the November newsletter) and a phone. Cell phones may be overwhelmed during an emergency, so if you have a landline, bring that in with you also. Use duct tape and plastic sheeting (heavier than food wrap) to seal all cracks around the doors, windows, and vents into the room. Keep listening to our radio and television until you are told all is safe or to evacuate. Evacuations are usually called for areas in the community at greatest risk. Remember “sheltering-in-place” is usually called for the duration of only a few hours, not days or week. There is little danger that the room in which you are sheltering will run out of oxygen and you will suffocate. ACPM wants our residents to be prepared for disasters and emergencies, not scared. Knowing ahead of time what to do will help people to make rational,
wise decisions when, and if, a disaster occurs.
CLASSES NOW TAKING PLACE – IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Faith Landing’s first Compression Only CPR class is taking place this month on February 11th at 6:30 pm. If you didn’t get a chance to sign up, there’s still time. We will be offering additional classes as people sign up. This free course is open to all ages. This CPR training can help to double or even triple a victim’s chance of survival. We encourage you and your household members to enroll today. Contact our leasing office for information.
Justin’s Corner With Valentine’s Day coming up, you might want to surprise you significant other. If you are anything like the majority of people you have to do it on a budget. I have a few tips to help you save money and Wow that special someone!
COMING SOON – SUPERBOWL SUNDAY! February 1, 2015 at 6:30 pm ET the Seattle Seahawks will square off against the New England Patriots. Who’s your pick? While you’re trying to decide, here are a few Super Bowl facts to think about: On this day, over 8 million lbs. of guacamole along with 14, 500 tons of chips will be consumed. One 30 second commercial costs at least $2,800,000 during the Super Bowl. This game is the 2nd most watched sporting event in the world, with over 100 million viewers. Of the top 10 most watched TV shows of all time, nine of them are Super Bowls! The NFL has a policy against holding the Super Bowl games in stadiums that have a climate of less than 50 degrees, unless it’s an enclosed stadium.
Plan a night in: It can be as simple as a movie night, pop some popcorn, and cuddle up next to your partner and enjoy the evening. Make a heart-y meal: Use a heart shaped cookie cutter to make almost any food heart shaped. The food doesn’t have to be expensive to communicate from the heart. Give homemade candies: It can be as simple as dipping fruit or pretzels in chocolate. Make homemade cards: Get creative and put your feelings into a card that will not only mean more but save you some money.
Sweetheart Muddy Buddies Ingredients: 5 oz. white chocolate chips 5 oz red candy melts 1 tsp. shortening 5 cups rice Chex cereal 1 cup strawberry cake mix ½ cup powdered sugar ½ package Valentine’s M&M’s
Divide the Chex cereal into two bowls. In a microwave safe dish, melt the 5 oz. of white chocolate chips with ½ tsp. shortening so the chocolate will spread evenly. Microwave 30 seconds at a time and be careful not to burn the chocolate. Dump this in the first bowl of Chex and mix evenly to coat all of the cereal. Melt the red candy melts with ½ tsp. shortening checking and stirring at 30 second intervals. Once melted, pour this over the second bowl of cereal and mix until coated. Put ½ cup strawberry cake mix and ¼ cup powdered sugar (divided) into two gallon size baggies. Dump each bowl of the Chex mix into one of the bags and shake until pieces are entirely coated. Mix in M&Ms. It’s easy! Enjoy!