We discuss preparing for emergencies and why you’ll be glad you did. We’ll explore how to know what kind of emergencies are likely, the importance of making a plan, and what sort of equipment you’ll want to have on hand.

Show Notes

• 2:11 - The guys discuss what qualifies as an emergency
• 6:46 - March talks about why you should trust your gut if you think someone is sick
• 8:59 - Darren talks about the FAST method of detecting a stroke
• 15:07 - The guys discuss advancements in fire fighting technology and why it's so hard to control forest fires
• 20:11 - Darren talks about his experience being in a flash-over situation
• 29:26 - Darren shares his experience of dealing with the 2001 earthquake in Seattle
• 31:30 - Darren shares a tip about planning to coordinate via long distance calling
• 32:10 - Quiz time: How many earthquakes happen every day?
• 37:25 - How not to become a doomsday prepper
• 37:52 - Which is better? A doomsday bunker or a fast car and a bag of diamonds?
• 41:14 - Why Ian doesn't have the habit of being prepared for emergencies
• 44:44 - Darren talks about how an earthquake in 2001 changed his perspective on preparedness
• 51:22 - Ian talks about the importance of having an emergency kit in your car
• 54:52 - Ian proposes we put a nanotech water filter to the test with raw sewage
• 55:56 - March emphasizes the importance of making an emergency plan & building an emergency kit
• 1:07:23 - What to do if North Korea decides to nuke LA

Mentions

• Funny 911 calls
• FAST method to identify a stroke
• Firefighters training for flash-over
• Canned drinking water (50 year shelf life)
• LED rechargeable flashlight
• AAA 64 Piece Premium Traveler Road Kit
• Michael Pritchard: How to make filthy water drinkable - TED Talks
• Bill Gates and Jimmy Drink Poop Water - YouTube
• Lifesaver ultra filtration water filter bottle
• FCC info on emergency alerts (US)
• Text to 911 - What you need to know (US)
• N-95 filter mask - for ash from forest fires & volcanoes, or if you're just sanding something :)
• SentrySafe Fire & Water Safe

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