Top 7 Emergency Kit Essentials | Survival Guide

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1kcFb6bArpxgrjZ5FlSLRpbh_NjmT_rABQy4IM9X48LZsIE-o97wHZnKEPTp9F788NTL3iT741ZSVUvwHtuW2h0h88QaJYhwHC5t0ZSNcSMXG5j-WDc-IXtO0p92BWJ-pL2GzDYZVSyLh/s1600/Top+7+Emergency+Kit+Essentials.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1kcFb6bArpxgrjZ5FlSLRpbh_NjmT_rABQy4IM9X48LZsIE-o97wHZnKEPTp9F788NTL3iT741ZSVUvwHtuW2h0h88QaJYhwHC5t0ZSNcSMXG5j-WDc-IXtO0p92BWJ-pL2GzDYZVSyLh/s400/Top+7+Emergency+Kit+Essentials.png" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Philippines is visited by an average of 24 typhoons on an annual basis, one super typhoon and sometimes the August monsoon brings too much rain that raging floods devastate us locals. It pays to be ready for these disasters before they come down on us. Dave and I love to plan, but being parents made us realize that preparedness for calamities or even just power outages that might last for hours in a household with an infant and toddlers is of great importance. Hence, the reason for having an emergency kit that can help us get through such ordeals. It consists of items which allow you to navigate your house and begin acting on further protocols, depending on the situation. Here's our top 7 essential items that should be in a Filipino family's emergency or survival kit:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ3J1tKVN7Ij4f5xXTa9r4DDw2gPgoV92LswuYtGmnvV1Fdv_ap4nvro-J88sjt1iwwFNd-Oy__JjLrCurjkW5lbGBKbcMkGc6E9jPzUcHHrksVIEvSb7RynLSrCdgyf2vvE5xPcG1Ozu9/s1600/pa1012577_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ3J1tKVN7Ij4f5xXTa9r4DDw2gPgoV92LswuYtGmnvV1Fdv_ap4nvro-J88sjt1iwwFNd-Oy__JjLrCurjkW5lbGBKbcMkGc6E9jPzUcHHrksVIEvSb7RynLSrCdgyf2vvE5xPcG1Ozu9/s320/pa1012577_3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <b><a href="http://bit.ly/2cevxh2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powerbanks</a></b>. Staying connected through our mobile phones or other gadgets is important when disasters strike or even when it's just a power outage. You'll never know when you'll need to call for help or assistance, so powerbanks can be quite handy in keeping our gadgets alive and ready when needed. This one is a Romoss Sense 6, which can charge an iPad mini full, up to 4 times or an iPhone up to 8 times. We also have a small Romoss Solo, which charges an iPhone 6 times and they both work great.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bit.ly/2ci48tu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="bit.ly/2ci48tu" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuM6NOsX-p3bsj9gNha7Py9bjjMpOqFIE43VIujZuMp-4-eqTkkDPAoA7886Wy5f8vkh1XyELnaTJyzhRbDgSklxPqfo7H8HPf_2thu52CRQO6UQoWOKpe-15WIujSXBLeHoVu-iuYQ4lL/s320/rechargeable-super-bright-led-emergency-light-with-fan-set-of-3-blue.png" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><a href="http://bit.ly/2ci48tu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rechargeable LED lights with fan</a>.</b> Gone are the days when we need to look blindly for candles and matches when the power suddenly goes out. These rechargeable LED lights are brighter, more convenient, economical and far safer to use during brownouts especially if like us, there are kids in the house. I can't count the number of times my parents would tell us not to play with lit candles, the obvious risk of the house catching fire was always drilled in our heads but the temptation was always there at the back of our heads. I personally hate getting sweaty, so I love the fact that this model has its own fan. I purchased 3 for us.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bit.ly/2c5kj9C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="bit.ly/2c5kj9C" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6VyyG6i3bDUSxYqJNi4O9q5DGXwnzgbOb3auvfJd2nhZbcYfWYkOlf54SQu1t95ZmJR999UtnZl_97ARWT7p192fNHSA9JeapUKJaPGuM77mgEy7P1rThmL-aqoemR82nY-Oa6gO4EOU0/s320/3-led-hand-press-crank-flashlight-red.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><a href="http://bit.ly/2c5kj9C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hand press crank flashlight</a></b>. This flashlight is small, light weight and doesn't need batteries at all. Making it easy to carry around and always ready when needed, perfect for emergencies.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> or</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bit.ly/2cqNJjG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="bit.ly/2cqNJjG" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBZg25nvK3Il1wQwvHt1Y7SwKpLoJu0k0VZBppdA9RWTBFfjfGJNKaA_1KM6O5inPG2l0cnsOLoW2Ap8MBxdqDO1IFEBH00xy3oLyUjl60wFH0-My_rzvO3O3enfq2QXSPQ5DNpl-2xjW/s320/super-bright-cree-q5-1200-lumen-14500-zoomable-led-flashlight-torch.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://bit.ly/2cqNJjG/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>LED flashlight or torch</b></a>. It's the first thing one thinks of once the power goes out is to grab a flashlight, so make sure you have more than one in your house and that you are keeping it in an easy to remember and access place. We have 2 of these, I think we need to get more.<br /> <br /> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bit.ly/2c8Nprh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="bit.ly/2c8Nprh" border="0" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe5fbK6MYV2i8l34t1ZUvYp6zqtE0FY-YRpNPNLLLPYC59XbH3bKNCJaKl74jsndMKz1LZXUbawidfKiFdRm_wBUaVk_QjKt-17XuTwIcmCF3kTI2IBT2VmSHiQWf86qM-fI4JD51mfsCY/s320/glow-light-sticks-stick-party-glowstick-bracelets-darkx100pc-leongstore-1510-25-leongstore%25402.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><a href="http://bit.ly/2c8Nprh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow stick bracelets</a>.</b> You might think that these are just for parties, but when you have kids and it's dark, these will be pretty convenient to have around for us parents to know where each child is, your pets or even keep track of each other.</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bit.ly/2cz5luh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="bit.ly/2cz5luh" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvyRQP0W29VZ-WhFeWXmCzgxOlNQTSDzkG4vubbTH6vxqEZPceQNsrqSum85Q5RB9AAnjduAErhsJEJ7H2v2B7AWu4C2hSsQJZ_oFNr-QAlULIlWB_V9yt_NUmmXQi5IcI6UOGDXaDWIVS/s320/electronic-lighter-blue-green-black-set-of-3-9128-8459503-1-zoom.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://bit.ly/2cz5luh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Electronic lighters</b></a>. Cooking in general involves flames, so having this around (or matches) the house to start a fire can help you get started in making meals even when there is no power or stove on hand.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bit.ly/2c5Cuws" rel="nofollow"><img alt="bit.ly/2c5Cuws" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmqtMC6RYHieenMaExFIiy27HJnAraiizA3cYZPozML4kprbzyUzPZjXLEVTSnUUfZb050Lv-9akDE08JbRFn37xBlID-9gO8ua1TvxPwkIWIfgesf6Cgk4LijHYSExC06vRoXs4lvlzM/s320/3w-mini-waterproof-led-headlight-headlamp-4-modes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <b><a href="http://bit.ly/2c5Cuws" rel="nofollow">Headlamp</a></b>. This can come pretty handy in difficult situations. Like when you get a flat tire on the road, in the middle of the night or need to check the something outside while it's dark and raining. This is a must have in an emergency kit, especially the one placed in the car. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bit.ly/2cexMRB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="bit.ly/2cexMRB" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9aGfnENmzshWSMyvHf98-brzgK6y6BemNzTpgVTVp4qKyIqFqP_Q3J9aYPj7SgEBL7m4_lnajgAZ-dgl6u1qRrsI96YbKu-mhsu91NZBZEBcStT-0ScNYiahQ43VCeKHK8iBQnvOgj5H/s320/energizer-aaaa-alkaline-batteries-6-piece-set-black.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <a href="http://bit.ly/2cexMRB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Batteries</b></a>. You have to stock up on batteries for flashlights and other devices that aren't rechargeable that you might need in case of emergencies.<br /> <br /> Also, here are 2 items that I would love to have for my own survival kit (at home, since I rarely leave the house): <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bit.ly/2cECiti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="bit.ly/2cECiti" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiNIFqcycp9b9pc5dRq7KiqZCTVmZaH-oNJPDHz4d9QUhJJDNEwmb3oG1SQ101RUiZxIvMYtRreCTQEnd5F-pDxQmzI-s6mZNjpv94-SUw8XwRMqwqGSwJ3PU1akQ629fmjib254LgF9HQ/s320/desktop-rechargeable-12-fan.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://bit.ly/2cECiti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>12" Rechargeable Desk Fan</b></a>. This one is perfect for when it's time to sleep and the power still hasn't come back. I remember those times when I thought my arms would fall out from fanning the kids, all the while I was sweating like a pig. You're arms can only take so much, 8 hours of none stop fanning can really take its toll on you. A 12" desk fan can help a great deal in those kinds of situations, thinking of getting one for each of our kids so Dave and I only need to fan ourselves haha.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://bit.ly/2cEG7hQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="bit.ly/2cEG7hQ" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV1ZtLDCiwRrB76bXStMaZLS-l9A5G6O3f4bJNkC9XvBjX9KeOZ31zDhxNEM57OvBG3HcIjo2Z0oyfvmttdJ0AsR6IrPEnUPM-bWJWAe0Li-6HT4aHTuw4aWRT7GTXyOtFJARf5KfA6_VG/s320/tough-mama-ntmrsf-8716-rechargeable-stand-fan-white-4971-6866453-1-zoom.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://bit.ly/2cEG7hQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Rechargeable stand fan</b></a>. Do I have to express how much I hate sweating? Having this stand fan during brownouts would be a dream! I am so saving up for this!<br /> <br /> We only have one Emergency Kit right now but ideally we would have to set up 6 more and place them in strategic positions all around the house. Keeping in mind that we’ll most likely not know when the power is going to go out and will need quick access to a kit, I recommend these suggestions when deciding where to place them:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Have an Emergency Kit on each level of your house</li> <li>Have a Emergency Kit in each bedroom</li> <li>Have a Emergency Kit in each room that is regularly used</li> </ul> <br /> With these guidelines in mind, Emergency Kits should be in the following locations:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Our Bedroom</li> <li>The Kids’ Bedroom</li> <li>Under the sink in the Kitchen</li> <li>In the entertainment center in the Living Room</li> <li>Upstairs</li> <li>In our Helper's room </li> <li>In the Garage</li> </ul> <br /> Note: A Medical Kit is different, and that's going to be for a separate article<br /> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> So that's it! How about you, what's in your emergency kit? Are you ready for when disaster strikes?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <br /> <a href="https://plus.google.com/117449282143565515349/about"><img alt="https://plus.google.com/+AnneVallega/about" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLPgZxBeF0D1fLE2CkILrx8pc-7W_0qEZBSDa_HX3FMB852Wpxu3c4wCAGDQE767H3wXg_pIcSSa4i_Qy9THPRpEVeqDpgLY2VGhe_PS2sSbsNb3TMbNpPrtzGlPacG_ZvIUzAEouEXSq/s1600/Anne+Signature.png" width="200" /></a>

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My Typhoon Glenda Experience | Aftermath

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkM33_xS9-3iJig5Az26nyAx1x4pns0QqGrZ32njuGzkvpRwCfeXxVN3GhGmOdrXlqiEDW7xtgc81o0CfyQRK31eFn450Fx6qJuKBP8bUJ6GKOsqLRNmgwwicQIpNfUPGnHgHwJKQmS7w/s1600/Typhoon+Glenda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkM33_xS9-3iJig5Az26nyAx1x4pns0QqGrZ32njuGzkvpRwCfeXxVN3GhGmOdrXlqiEDW7xtgc81o0CfyQRK31eFn450Fx6qJuKBP8bUJ6GKOsqLRNmgwwicQIpNfUPGnHgHwJKQmS7w/s1600/Typhoon+Glenda.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I don't know anybody named Glenda personally, I honestly haven't even heard of anyone famous who goes by that name. Wait, there's Glinda the Good Witch from the musical Wicked, but the spelling is wrong so that doesn't count. Anyway, who knew that in July 2014, every Filipino in Luzon and Visayas, including myself, would forever be marked by that very name. The now famous name that would be linked to harsh winds that uprooted huge trees, caused tall posts to break and fall, destroyed houses and took lives. Oh and let's not forget to mention the massive power outages in Meralco areas that some as of yet are still being restored. </span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">In our particular area in Rizal, the howling winds on the Tuesday night Glenda entered PAR was our only warning before the power went out at 2 in the morning. Good thing Mr. D already bought 2 LED emergency lights and 2 small LED flash lights from Daiso, to help us get around in the dark. No more worrying about the dangers of candles and matches while there are kids running around the house, like causing a fire for instance. Those and the 2 old school fans we bought in the market really helped us survive the nights without electricity. It took a bit of elbow grease and teamwork on our part to get the Little Hulk and Little Miss Banshee to sleep, but me and Mr. D got the job done by taking turns fanning them. </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span><br /></div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAF758hJRQk8EO-a3eatboCMZTavtQCQjfd8bFHJdX26qvAzd7KuC6azHfmZar6qRK-lJ9PGXYCwrE00z6QozF1pR9WzKOb3iEHM7CQeC0Ix0azzPlznipzFeu8cbZMxSw4C7uwUlDsx4/s1600/Typhoon+Glenda2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAF758hJRQk8EO-a3eatboCMZTavtQCQjfd8bFHJdX26qvAzd7KuC6azHfmZar6qRK-lJ9PGXYCwrE00z6QozF1pR9WzKOb3iEHM7CQeC0Ix0azzPlznipzFeu8cbZMxSw4C7uwUlDsx4/s1600/Typhoon+Glenda2.jpg" width="267" /> </a></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">All these at Daiso for Php88.00 each. </span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQauv7ajR2-y7ccHUtoh5fgVYYXEbIuouf_4VeLkUlavAup2mC_k6MLdEvn5wq0xKgFnoEHQcDYdYSvKCT-8ZQvE8BGwqsWa1Yr58K6SdWn6yCBK-G2dY5A09U3BJ2CzIajyr2LZm4yBM/s1600/Typhoon+Glenda3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQauv7ajR2-y7ccHUtoh5fgVYYXEbIuouf_4VeLkUlavAup2mC_k6MLdEvn5wq0xKgFnoEHQcDYdYSvKCT-8ZQvE8BGwqsWa1Yr58K6SdWn6yCBK-G2dY5A09U3BJ2CzIajyr2LZm4yBM/s1600/Typhoon+Glenda3.jpg" width="267" /> </a></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">These mini emergency lights were kept open for 2 nights in a row, they consume so little energy that they still don't need to get new batteries up to this day. They're the safe alternative to lighting up candles, I won't have to worry that my house will catch on fire if left overnight and unattended... </span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTm-k02GFlLgNUTgbOm8wfBWw9HRPzuyZ00470GXvkiMAj54WhJKpj7CqVSuG_AwdVFP1vWRrpX8jV5sZjvMJJ_b5s9KMRJZS6iOZbNlaUh3zmVAASgSWbqIAB3QvDD1MVvd4HzzWazHU/s1600/Typhoon+Glenda4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTm-k02GFlLgNUTgbOm8wfBWw9HRPzuyZ00470GXvkiMAj54WhJKpj7CqVSuG_AwdVFP1vWRrpX8jV5sZjvMJJ_b5s9KMRJZS6iOZbNlaUh3zmVAASgSWbqIAB3QvDD1MVvd4HzzWazHU/s1600/Typhoon+Glenda4.jpg" width="267" /> </a></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">These flashlights are small enough to fit inside my pocket, I carried them everywhere during the power outage. Batteries lasts longer since these babies are also equipped with LED lights. </span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7rxR6PcN3KEYsCxoCs4WMjspGmtt-1lj2PVTt6MhspTewgVCNvGkkBLkfcjjuMMCOqfV5BE28ChBxk07WqK5eNd-54FMvux6ExmFwE595xKfHe0RtD0Y8vkR44Iy0ylH-7kFj_2KVtTI/s1600/Typhoon+Glenda5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7rxR6PcN3KEYsCxoCs4WMjspGmtt-1lj2PVTt6MhspTewgVCNvGkkBLkfcjjuMMCOqfV5BE28ChBxk07WqK5eNd-54FMvux6ExmFwE595xKfHe0RtD0Y8vkR44Iy0ylH-7kFj_2KVtTI/s1600/Typhoon+Glenda5.jpg" width="267" /> </a></span></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">No electric fans or airconditioners, so we did it the old school way, at least the kids were kept cool. Mr. D and me on the other hand got some toned arms from all the hours of nonstop fanning.  </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">  </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">We were good, a bit handicapped without the convenience of electric fans at night but we were alright all in all. We had water, food, gas, a roof over our head and each other, unlike some. Our mobile phones and other gadgets' batteries (they weren't fully charged in the first place) died aftter 24 hours of still not having power, good thing we had a landline phone as back up in case of emergency. We didn't dare go out, it was safer to stay indoors with the kids since the wind wasn't getting any weaker from what we could see outside the windows. We also heard that the flood waters in the center of our subdivision surpassed the height of the average Filipino, in other words we were stranded as usual until the water subsides. So anyway, the power was restored on Thursday at around 10AM while the kids were still sleeping, giving me the freedom to take action and charge everything that needed charging.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I booted up the Kindle to immediately check Meralco's official Facebook page for news updates on power restoration and instead got a warning of a rotational brownout scheduled for the day. We just got it back and they're taking it away again was my last thought before I turned off the tablet and let it charge some more. I broke the news gently to Mr. D and Miss Artsy, but I guess there was just no softening the blow of another brownout to a 9 year old who was looking forward to finally paint because there was sufficient light in her room again. We had an hour to bask in front of electric fans until they died and the lights went out, which wasn't enough time for the fridge to cool down. We were forced to cook all of the fish, poultry and meat in the freezer before they stink and go bad. Fish & Veggie soup and Chicken & Pork Adobo was the easy way out and we took that route, under the circumstances who could blame us. </span></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Electricity finally returned after 7 hours and lasted through the night, which gave us much needed rest from all the fanning we did. The next day some parts of Luzon experienced rotational brownouts again, which lasted for 4 hours in our area between noon and dinner time. After the incident it has now been part of my routine to check Meralco updates for scheduled power interruptions a couple of times a day since they started implementing that before the typhoon hit.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Typhoon Glenda may have left but the lessons we've learned will stay with us. What lessons you ask? Here's my list:</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span><br /></div> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Always be prepared, have emergency lights, flashlights and batteries ready at all times</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Invest on Powerbanks for your gadgets</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Look into Solar Power</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stock Up on essentials (food, drinking water and sanitation supplies)</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Must Have Fans</span></span></li> </ul> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span><br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well, that's me. How about you? What lessons did Glenda teach you this month of July?</span></span></div> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><i><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><span style="font-size: small;">Reference:</span></span></b></i></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.meralco.com.ph/">http://www.meralco.com.ph/</a></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/meralco"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.facebook.com/meralco</span></a></span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.twitter.com/meralco"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.twitter.com/meralco</span></a></span> </span></span><br /> <a href="https://plus.google.com/117449282143565515349/about"><img alt="https://plus.google.com/117449282143565515349/about" border="0" height="101" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSu62BpTa_4qB_WJeVYFB9u-hdqwvP68SS_WhLLlCtAInHajzyU6doascO0XBaGs5jjaAMQOc8W4mwdTU1td-LoTKJzHvExjXYQTcZ2k6dADBKpk_TxemfbwHK4VhyphenhyphenKU_TqLtD_jeJ5F8/s1600/SignaturePNG.png" width="200" /></a> <a href="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="If you like what you just read please click to send a quick vote for me on Top Mommy Blogs- The best mommy blog directory featuring top mom bloggers" border="0" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi85oCGN-2a9F6CUoSziFzq6lX6AS1zMb_kSybNKEKOOCS-FBTA0XOQ9rFKke79LOewwREilNwyPidRoWCUmY3MneXS7ZUpMXb3tF5wcRqOcOJCm_mp81Lp8mmN4lx1iCjoQidwZaVg8zw/s1600/top_mommy_blogs_signature_banner.gif" width="600" /></a></div>

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