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genessia2018-01-01 10:14 am
solar_flare) wrote in genessia2018-01-01 10:14 am
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[Yang has set her communicator on a shelf at the store, so she can film herself with her grocery cart of supplies.]
Hey guys! Seems like some people aren't quite sure what to expect with the blizzard the papers warned about, so I thought I'd show you what kind of supplies you should pick up if you don't have them already. First, figure out how many people are going to bunker down with you, and then buy enough supplies for everyone plus one. Just in case there's a straggler that shows up unexpectedly, it's better to have more than not enough!
Pick up food that you can eat without having to cook it, things like dried jerky, protein bars, peanut butter sandwiches...stuff like that. If a storm is bad enough, it can knock out the power, so you can't rely on your fridge. I'd hold off on buying any groceries that might need to stay cold since there's a chance they might spoil.
...Unless you want to put them in the basement or someplace that's going to be cold, I guess. Anyway...
[She shrugs with a toothy grin.]
You'll also want a gallon of water per person per day, just in case the pipes freeze. You can fill your bathtub with extra water you can use for washing and cleaning,too. Make sure you've got a really good sleeping bag that'll keep in your body heat, and something warm for your head too.
[She holds up a knit cap from her cart and a rolled up sleeping bag.]
Get your laundry done today so you have clean clothes to wear! You'll probably want to layer up on socks and sweatshirts. Also make sure you've got flashlights, and LOTS of extra batteries. Your first aid kit should be stocked up too with bandages, antiseptics, medicine, and pain relievers. Ooh, and these are cool too!
[Yang leans into the cart and scoops up a few square, flat, silvery packages.]
These are hand-warmers! They've got a chemical inside that generates heat when you bend the pack. It's not going to be a LOT of heat, but it's great for hands or feet, since they tend to get cold the fastest. Having a pack of cards and some board games on hand will help pass the time and keep you from being bored. ...So maybe they're...BORED games... snnnrrkkk...
[Yang plz.]
Finally, make sure you've got a roll of weather-seal tape. I mean, if you get the paper on a regular basis you should have this already...
[She rolls her eyes. Darn paperboy.]
But just in case a window gets broken, you'll want some of this on hand to keep the heat in and the cold out.
Those are the essentials! Stay safe and warm, and keep your communicators close to call for help if you need it!
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[Private to Mercury, Emerald, and Garrus]
It looks like your building might not be the safest place to live when the blizzard hits. We've got room here at our apartment if you want to come over. I don't know the other tenants who live up there like you do, but if you know 'em, go ahead and extend the invitation to them too.
Let me know if there's any food or drinks you want me to stock up on! Be careful out there!
[She grins with an informal two-finger salute.]
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[Private to Raven]
Hey, Mom. Not sure what your living situation is right now, but I'm guessing you're not the type who's going to rent out a room at the inn. Why don't you come stay at my place until the storm blows over? Regency's one of the nicer places, so we probably won't lose power. Whaddya say?
Hey guys! Seems like some people aren't quite sure what to expect with the blizzard the papers warned about, so I thought I'd show you what kind of supplies you should pick up if you don't have them already. First, figure out how many people are going to bunker down with you, and then buy enough supplies for everyone plus one. Just in case there's a straggler that shows up unexpectedly, it's better to have more than not enough!
Pick up food that you can eat without having to cook it, things like dried jerky, protein bars, peanut butter sandwiches...stuff like that. If a storm is bad enough, it can knock out the power, so you can't rely on your fridge. I'd hold off on buying any groceries that might need to stay cold since there's a chance they might spoil.
...Unless you want to put them in the basement or someplace that's going to be cold, I guess. Anyway...
[She shrugs with a toothy grin.]
You'll also want a gallon of water per person per day, just in case the pipes freeze. You can fill your bathtub with extra water you can use for washing and cleaning,too. Make sure you've got a really good sleeping bag that'll keep in your body heat, and something warm for your head too.
[She holds up a knit cap from her cart and a rolled up sleeping bag.]
Get your laundry done today so you have clean clothes to wear! You'll probably want to layer up on socks and sweatshirts. Also make sure you've got flashlights, and LOTS of extra batteries. Your first aid kit should be stocked up too with bandages, antiseptics, medicine, and pain relievers. Ooh, and these are cool too!
[Yang leans into the cart and scoops up a few square, flat, silvery packages.]
These are hand-warmers! They've got a chemical inside that generates heat when you bend the pack. It's not going to be a LOT of heat, but it's great for hands or feet, since they tend to get cold the fastest. Having a pack of cards and some board games on hand will help pass the time and keep you from being bored. ...So maybe they're...BORED games... snnnrrkkk...
[Yang plz.]
Finally, make sure you've got a roll of weather-seal tape. I mean, if you get the paper on a regular basis you should have this already...
[She rolls her eyes. Darn paperboy.]
But just in case a window gets broken, you'll want some of this on hand to keep the heat in and the cold out.
Those are the essentials! Stay safe and warm, and keep your communicators close to call for help if you need it!
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[Private to Mercury, Emerald, and Garrus]
It looks like your building might not be the safest place to live when the blizzard hits. We've got room here at our apartment if you want to come over. I don't know the other tenants who live up there like you do, but if you know 'em, go ahead and extend the invitation to them too.
Let me know if there's any food or drinks you want me to stock up on! Be careful out there!
[She grins with an informal two-finger salute.]
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[Private to Raven]
Hey, Mom. Not sure what your living situation is right now, but I'm guessing you're not the type who's going to rent out a room at the inn. Why don't you come stay at my place until the storm blows over? Regency's one of the nicer places, so we probably won't lose power. Whaddya say?
private to yang and merc
...So...you guys aren't coming, then?
private to yang and merc
[ She usually goes to him when she needs a place to hang out when she needs to get away from people who know where she lives. ]
I don't speak for Merc, though. If he's not busy doing Guardian things, I'm sure he'll be there.
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[Does Yang have more long lost relatives she doesn't know about? DOES SHE?]
Let me know what Fire Guy says. I'll save a spot for you just in case.
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[ Emerald, that is your boss you are talking about that way.. ]
You know you don't have to be nice to me because you're dating Mercury, right?
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[Yang winks.]
But it's a good place to start.
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Anyway, stay warm, see you when it's over.