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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017 Services from 1A Teeter is focusing on improving the skillsets of the SOS volunteers and staff who interact with clients by providing opportunities to learn more about the organi- zation’s mission. “We have really started to focus on training,” he said. “I want everyone on our staff to be able to serve our clients to the best of their ability, so we have begun to increase the training available to all of our staff and volunteers.” Teeter is also making small changes at the SOS facility as time and money allows. The first steps in that effort have included a new computer workstation for clients to use for job and housing searches and a pri- vate space for children to play while their parents are involved in the intake proce- dures. Teeter is quick to point out the organization’s ongoing need for volunteers. “It really is all about our volunteers. They are an amazing and dedicated group that donate their time and energy to helping others,” Teeter said. “We would not be able to do the work we do without them, and I encour- age anyone that is interested in helping out to give us a call.” For more information on donating to or volunteering at SOS, call 541-997-2816 or visit www.florencesos.org. BUD’S UPHOLSTERY Boat Tops & Cars • Complete Auto & Boat Interiors • Canvas Work 10 am-6 pm Mon-Sat. Be ready for Summer. We’re booking appointments now! 4981 Hwy. 101, Complex B 541-997-4856 Over 41 yrs Experien ce FTS Internet Lounge MAC and PC Repair and Tutoring Do you hate making that long drive to Eugene just to fi x your computer? Or is your computer running too slow? Maybe you are hesitant about performing those pesky updates or upgrades? Florence now has their very own complete Mac and PC repair service center. Call Florence Tech Solutions today. We off er di- agnostics starting at $50, so there are no surprises when the bill comes. Not just computer repair, we also work on home theatre, universal remotes, streaming, various soft ware and much more. Come see us at our new location FTS Internet Lounge next to BJ’s Ice Cream or call for our remote services at 541-991-3705. Open 6 days a week from 10am-5pm, closed Sundays T he Chick en Coop Five essentials DISASTER PREP B Y D AVE R OBINSON Special to the Siuslaw News D isaster preparedness doesn’t have to be expensive. Many of the things we need can be incorporated into our week- ly shopping routine without breaking the bank. Food supplies can be slowly increased without shredding your budget and if you’re watching carefully, other things can be gradually added as well. There are, however, at least five items you should be sure you have that aren’t cheap, but necessary to sur- vive a disaster. 1) A means to cook your food when the power goes out. Cooked food is more nutritious, hot food is a morale booster and just plain better to eat than cold food. If you don’t own a camping stove, get one. A new Coleman (or similar brand) starts out somewhere in the neighborhood of $50. There are more expen- sive, fancier models on the market, but if you just need a basic, heat-your-food stove, that will do the trick. I picked up a near-new con- dition, still in the box Coleman, propane stove at a city-wide garage sale some- time back for $15. Of course there are solar ovens, rocket stoves, and all manner of food-cooking devices, but the point remains: Get one! 2) Have the capability to purify your drinking water. If you live out in the coun- try and normally get your water from a well or spring, this may not pertain to you. Either your water has been tested and meets health criteria or you already have a self-contained means for purification. Although I live a ways out of town, my water comes from a municipal water source and is filtered and chlorinated by the city. If for some reason the city ever loses that capability, then many of us are on our own. If water still comes out of the tap, it may not be purified. I recommend a stand-alone filter such as the “Big Berkey” or a variation. These filters require no electricity and the impure water is simply poured in the top half, the water trick- les down through a filtration system into the lower half of the unit. The ceramic filters take out the smallest parti- cles (down to .02 microns) of anything that will make a person ill. Boiling and bleaching are also recommended method of purification. Boiling is the safest method, but filter- ing the water through a stack of coffee filters, or some cheesecloth, then Woody Woodbury Independent Owner/Operator Florence Grocery Outlet 2066 Highway 101, Florence 541-997-0343 1SPEVDFt%BJSZ%FMJ )FBMUI#FBVUZ 'SP[FO'PPETt'SFTI.FBU )PVTFXBSFTt#FFS8JOF 0SHBOJD/BUVSBM'PPETBOENVDINPSF We have ample RV parking! O N M A P L E Hop on over and see what the Easter Bunny brought to fi ll those Easter Baskets! 129 Maple Street , Old Town Florence 541-991-7739 Rainy Day Savings! WOK UP WINDOWS Celebrating Our 6th Year Anniversary! We are passing the savings on to you! Purchase gift certificates for services at 1/2 the cost! ($100.00 minimum, $500 maximum, some restrictions apply) purchase thru April 30th, 2017 theglassstash@yahoo.com ...need a friend? Meet Dodger Hello there If you are new to the site let me introduce myself. I’m Dodger a long time resident here. They describe me as an active handsome gentleman that doesn’t know I’m a senior. My ideal home would be with some active retirees. You know I could hike for days. I love hanging out with people and hate being left alone. I do have my canine good citizen award, because I really am a nice guy. The drawback is anything that puts out light, requires either fuel or batteries. So be sure to include fuel or batteries in your plan. Battery powered devices come in either the recharge- able type or regular version. Either way, when the power goes out, it’s pretty handy to be able to lay hands on a flashlight or lantern within minutes of the failure. Another suggestion is to pick up a few of those little flashlights you see at most checkout counters. Keep them together in a dresser drawer and during a power failure, give one to each family member. That way if they need to leave the room, they don’t have to take the primary light source with them. A word on candles; I’m a big fan of candles, but they are an open flame so use appropriate caution. If you have propane or natural gas plumbed into your home, don’t be too hasty to light a candle. In an earthquake, those fuel lines can rupture and if you strike a match it could have disastrous conse- quences. PART TWO Next trip to the store, pick It’s not uncommon for us up something that makes to hear of earthquakes all light. And batteries, you over the world. Usually can never have too many places like India, batteries. Get a variety of Bangladesh or some other sizes, but get some. faraway place. We watch Lastly, item number five our news thinking “those isn’t something you can go poor people.” The news out and buy, but you need reporter goes on, some on hand. “Thousands injured, hun- Cash. dreds missing and the death With widespread power toll is rising.” outages comes widespread If this had occurred closer inconvenience. That debit to home, one thing is cer- card you carry in your wal- tain: those who have pre- let is worthless. Same with pared in advance for just the money stored in your such an event have a huge savings or checking advantage over those who account. When the power is keep putting it off. A 72- off, ATMs aren’t going to be hour kit would be just the working. Neither are credit ticket for this event. No card processing machines. trips to the store, no worries One day last week, I visit- about water to drink, and ed a local bank, or should I your only concern would be say I tried to visit. The to make sure your neighbors doors were locked. A help- were looked after. ful employee directed me to Last week I mentioned the drive-through (I was on there are five essentials foot). It seems someone everyone should have on somewhere had inadvertent- hand. The first three are a ly snipped a fiber-optic camp stove (or some cable and their computers method of cooking without were all down. I was still electricity), a method for able to transact my business, purifying water, and a bat- but if there is no electricity, tery-powered radio, prefer- you’ll need some cold cash. ably one that includes a How much you keep on NOAA weather channel. hand is up to you and your Item number four is a budget. I recommend mak- backup light source. ing it small bills and keep- Everybody knows about ing it in a secure location. Coleman lanterns. (There There are many other are also other brands, but items you will want to add Coleman is the most popu- to this list, but these are the lar.) They are propane (or starters. Get these on the liquid fuel) powered and put shelf and you’re on your out not only a very bright way to being prepared for a light, but a significant disaster. amount of heat as well. ______________________ adding 1/8 teaspoon of chlo- rine bleach (unscented) to a gallon of water is an accept- ed method of purification. I also recommend storing water, but it is impractical to think you can store enough water to get you through a prolonged period of time. Still a stack of cases of bot- tled water in your back bed- room is good insurance and brings some peace of mind. Just remember to rotate your supply every few months. 3) Battery powered radio. Keep in mind the three basic rules of disaster prepared- ness are Get A Kit, Make A Plan and Be Informed. Keeping informed is made possible with a battery pow- ered radio. There are some pretty cool radios on the market. Some have built-in solar panels, hand cranks and also run off standard batteries. Most models have AM/FM bands and several channels capable of picking up the NOAA weather alerts. Cost will be in the $50 range for a good quality radio. Dave Robinson is the postmaster in Bandon, Ore., and author of “Disaster Prep for the Rest of Us.” He may be contacted at disasterprep.dave@gmail.com. Visit his website for more disaster preparedness tips, www.disasterprepdave.blogspot.com. If you have a dog already upon approval your dog would have to meet any dog here you are interested in to make sure they would be a good match. If you would like to meet Dodger or any of his friends, please visit us at: OREGON COAST HUMANE SOCIETY 2840 Rhododendron Drive • Florence • 541-997-4277 www.oregoncoasthumane.org This message brought to you by: Siuslaw News 9 A + See Jim for your auto sales needs! Call Scott at Wok Up Windows 541-999-6709 www.shoppelocal.biz 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475
