2011年10月20日星期四

A two foot length of pipe added to the length

 of the lug wrench handle would give you the necessary leverage to easily remove the most stubborn lug nut. In the situation above, this could be you facing the situation. If I'd have only practiced this at least once in the safety of my own garage or driveway, I would haveTN, TN Pas Cher, known how difficult all this would be.Which brings me to my point. If your like most, you went to work by driving. So wouldn't it make sense to have at least the very basic Emergency Survival Kit stashed unobtrusively in your vehicle?So let's talk about the basics. Chances are, if you're not at home you have traveled somewhere in your automobile. In the event of a regionalAir Max 90 Femme Pas Cher disaster, there could be hundreds or even thousands of people struggling to overcome the situation. Assuming you maintain control of your vehicle, you get to the side of the road and get out. Providing that you find all the components you need (under a seat, under the trunk mat, under the hood, etc.) , read the instruction manual and are able to get the thing jacked up and ready to remove the tire, are you in for a surprise! You get the hubcap off put the lug wrench on the lug nut and start to apply pressure to loosen the thing. If you fail to have even the basic knowledge, skills and provisions available to you while your with your vehicle,SO HERE'S THE SHORT LISTKeep your vehicle maintainedKnow where all your tools are and how to use themKeep a piece of steel tubing large enough to fit over your lug wrench handle and at least two feet long. And like most people, you seamlessly transition from home to work or any other point A to point B destination without incident. A good idea to take at least basic first aid from your local community services organization.A pair of sturdy shoes or boots (you might have to walk)A good quality LED flashlightSafety flares (can be used for signaling or fire starting)A cell phone if you can afford it. So does it make sense to have an Emergency Survival Kit in your automobile? The answer is yes. More pressure. The thing won't budge. The first question is "Have you ever changed a flat tire on the vehicle your driving?" If not, the next question is "Where is everything I need?" I know so many people that can't answer the second question. Do not use copper tubing! It needs to be substantial enough to not bend under tensionCarry a street map of the area you're in along with a compass (you need to to know how to use this)An Emergency Survival Kit containing water, food and shelter (waterproof poncho, survival blanket or weatherproof jacket) enough for 72 hours of support.A first aid kit. The most common conditions that you should prepare for. If you're unprepared for such an event, your very survival may be compromised. Like millions of drivers, most do not have any form of Emergency Survival Kit in your automobile.Nike Shox Rival Femme (being able to summons help is very comforting)NOTE: Did you know that all modern cell phones are capable of calling 911 emergency even if you do not have a service provider?Rick Dampier is a freelance writer, business owner, small business consultant and former member of his local county Department of Emergency Management. You give it all you got! Still nothing. Nothing. The reason being that you never know when your vehicle may become your refuge especially during the winter season.I live in a region that is subject to severe flooding, earthquakes, and hurricane force winds. Now you are separated from your home. You're driving along, everything is going great and all of a sudden you experience a flat tire or worse yet, a blow-out. Emergency Preparation is about giving yourself leverage to overcome a difficult situation. What would happen if disaster strikes? Your automobile may be your only source of refuge and safety available. One of the most overlooked Emergency Preparedness topics is your automobile. If you take a moment to assess what kinds of environmental threats are predominant in the region where you live, you'll realize that any one of these threats have the capability to separate you and your vehicle from acquiring assistance for prolonged periods of time. When is the last time you tried to remove a lug nut with that ridiculous little lug wrench provided with your vehicle? The problem isn't necessarily that your weak, the problem is that you don't have enough leverage on that puny little lug wrench. That's when it strikes you. For more information about emergency preparedness, please visit http://www.squidoo.com/emergencysurvivalkit.





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