Journal of Civil Defense 2020, Vol. 54, Issue 1, Water The Absolute Basic

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Water The Absolute Basic

While clean, safe water is essential to life, it is not always readily available. Considering that you can live for approximately three weeks without food, but only three days without water, you must have access to clean water…always.

Storing water is as easy as turning on the faucet – as long as you store it before an emergency arises! If you wait until it’s critical, then both frustration and costs increase – in direct proportion to the water’s availability! In “Water The Absolute Basic” you will be given recommendations to guide you in this fairly simple storage project.

In This Issue:

3) WaterBricks for Safe Water Storage

By Bruce Curley, TACDA Vice President

A detailed product review of WaterBricks storage products.

6) Question from a Member: Radioactive Water

By Sharon Packer, MS Nuclear Engineering, TACDA Secretary

A discussion of the effects and safety concerns from radiation contamination of water and food.

12) Water – The Absolute Basic

By G. Landon Beales, M.D.

Dr. Beales explains how to properly disinfect and store water.

14) Preparedness in a Nutshell

By Bill Perkins, TACDA Board Member

Suggestions for basic preparations in ten areas of concern.

17) Do’s and Don’ts on the Coronavirus

By Jane M. Orient, M.D.

Pertinent and practical information on the Covid-19 virus.

20) Protective Measures Against the Novel Coronavirus

By the World Health Organization (WHO)

Simple, practical methods of protection against the Covid-19 virus.

22) Vector & Zoonotic Born Disease

By Colonel Jim Smith, MSS, NRP, FABCHS, CPC, CLEE

A discussion of causes and carriers of animal borne diseases.

25) Solar Energy Development in the United States

By Danny Powell, PhD candidate in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Utah

Barriers that must be crossed in order to integrate solar energy into the US electric grid.

29) The US Annual Energy Outlook

By Dr. Gary Sandquist, PhD, MBA, PE, SE, CHP, CQA, TACDA Treasurer

World trends and projections for energy use and supply.

32) Cooking with Charcoal

By Jay Whimpey PE, TACDA President

A practical, fun, and easy method for emergency cooking.

34) Charcoal Grilled Steak and Vegetable Shish-Kabobs Recipe

Test out your charcoal grilling skills with this delicious and easy recipe!

35) Hard Lesson

By Gail Ralston, Tacda member

As a civil defense volunteer in her state, Ms. Ralston describes an emergency where the tables turn, and she is the victim of a disaster.