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Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 8:20 PM
Subject: MILLENNIUM MESSAGE #2: Y2K Helpful Hints Y2K HELPFUL HINTS by Greg ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Most of us have taken varying forms of precaution and preparation for the change of the year, but there are some last-minute chores that one might want to consider before midnight Friday. While none of us knows what will or will not occur, the suggestions below probably do not represent any great change from the way folks normally do their lives. It's just a matter of *when* you do these things. With all of the last-minute activities going on, there are a few common, mundane things that one might want to consider in case they have been ignored in all of the "crisis planning." These are the most simplistic suggestions in the world, and I do not mean to insult anyone's intelligence by sending them. But sometimes when we are thinking "worst-case-scenario" thoughts, it is the simple things that are overlooked. If absolutely nothing happens, all of the suggestions below are STILL useful ideas, and no one will be the worse for thinking these things through. <smiles> If any of you think of anything else that falls into the "mundane" category, go ahead and send those suggestions list-wide. At this point, we really don't need any more information about massive prep and survival techniques. We've already done that for several years now, we're as ready as we can be. But as always, it is the simple things....... Here is the list of suggestions: Do all of your high-water-usage and non-survival-electrical usage chores today and tomorrow. Wash and dry all laundry. Do all of the dishes. Make sure everyone in the family bathes and shampoos by midnight Fri. After that, fill the tub with water for manual commode flushing if needed. You don't want to use your drinking and cooking water for sanitation needs. (After commode use, dip a bucket or saucepan into the tub water, pour the water into the commode bowl while holding down the flush handle. If this is needed, only flush when necessary. Use a minimal amount of bathroom tissue while in manual-flushing mode.) Dust and run the vacuum cleaner. Put clean sheets on the beds and launder the used ones. Bring out extra blankets from storage so they have a chance to air out a little. Bake breads, cakes, casseroles, whatever... postpone using long-term storage food as long as you can. While we're all going to top-off our automobile gas tanks today or tomorrow, think through the other aspects of automotive maintenance. Have an extra couple of quarts of oil for your vehicle and an additional gallon of antifreeze or coolant available. Go ahead and check your car's fluids: transmission fluid, brake fluid, radiator, oil, etc. Check air pressure in tires. Know the operational status of your vehicle from as many perspectives as possible. If you have a gas-powered generator, you're probably well fixed for fuel. Don't neglect to have plenty of oil on hand for its maintenance. Have you turned on all of your flashlights to make sure they are fully operational and have new batteries and bulbs on hand for them? Are the flashlights located in a place where you can find them in the dark? If you have oil lamps, can you find the matches or lighter in the dark? Review with family members -- or establish if you have not already done so -- the "where to meet" location, if for some reason you become separated and cannot get home, or if it is unsafe to go home, or if there is some other kind of situation where you need a meeting place. Make sure everyone can get there, knows where it is, and understands what conditions might cause you to use that meeting place. This is similar to the "if the house is on fire" scenario where family members must leave the home and you need to be able to account for everyone's safety and presence after the house is vacated. In the event you must use flashlights or oil lamps, have you made provisions for "something to do," especially for young children? Board games, deck of cards, books, crayons and paper.... Have you provided for your pets? Extra dog or cat food, cat litter, water provisions for animals, pet medications, etc. Go ahead and make those phone calls to relatives and friends today and tomorrow if your intent is to wish them a happy new year and to check on their situation. Don't wait for the international phone rush. If, as the "experts" predict, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are "Mother's Day to an exponential degree," you can expect phone lines to be jammed and long distance service to be overloaded. If there are problems making calls, they may have nothing to do with any "glitch," and may simply be caused by massive use. +------------------------------------------------------------ + Citizens Against UFO Secrecy HTTP://www.caus.org + 8624 E. San Bruno Drive EMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] + Scottsdale AZ 85248 Phone/Fax: (480)609-9120 +------------------------------------------------------------ <<<
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