Ebola, What You Need To Know, v What The Government is Telling Us

Patriots, Friends, Countrymen and Women:

My opinion, that is now being shared by medical professionals is that government is not being forthright with the American public. If I am wrong you will simply have cleaner hands.

The average person does not give much thought to who has touched doorknobs, handles, public faucets, water fountains, shopping carts, gas nozzles and so forth before them. Tracing back one Ebola victim is a herculean job. Tracing everything they have touched outside their home while contagious is virtually impossible.

The CDC and the government have yet to inform us how long Ebola germs can live after an infected person has sneezed into the air or their hand. Saliva, nasal mucus and so forth. If the government really wanted to prevent panic they would have answered these questions. My distrust of government makes me wonder if this might be our 'October surprise'. Think about that stylus you will use at the polling place when you vote. Who has handled it?

My aim is not to frighten you but to get you to think about the possibilities so you can take action you feel appropriate. If you trust the government implicitly, do nothing.

The whole point is to not use your hands to touch things everyone else has touched

because we touch our faces thousands of times a day without even knowing it.

-Use cheap plastic sandwich bags on your hand while pumping gas and throw them away there at the station after use

-Keep packets of handi-wipes in your purse or pocket for wiping off airplane armrests,

restaurant armrests and tables.

-Use a stylus, pen or pencil to push ATM buttons or elevator buttons

-Use a small rolled up newspaper so you can throw it away

-At the very least use your knuckle instead of your fingers to push elevator buttons

-Remember to use the stores Purell wipes or your own handiwipes on shopping cart handles

-Push doors open with your shoe tip or back of your arm or elbow

-Door handles on store doors that need to be pulled open are challenging not to grab so keep a tissue or handiwipe in your hand for those

-Take advantage of toilet seat protectors when available or lay toilet paper down on the seat.

-Try to stock up on groceries so you make less trips to the grocery store

-Order online - some grocery stores deliver for free if you place a minimum order

A little advance planning will give you an advantage over those that  do not.

I have been waiting for the CDC or the government to inform us how long the Ebola virus can live outside the human body. They have conspicuously avoided telling us. Where AIDS can only live for a few minutes outside the body, Ebola can live for up to 10 days. If an infected, contagious person were to sneeze into their hand and then touch a doorknob, water faucet, shopping cart or shake your hand, well you get the idea.

I see people all the time use the men's room, wash their hands and then touch the handle or knob which is a Petri dish for germs.

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Anyone want to venture a guess as to how this reporter contracted Ebola in Liberia? Remember it is 'not contracted by air', we have the governments assurance on that, so he must have stuck himself with a needle or had direct contact with bodily fluids. Reminds me of the old story told by a married man when he contracted a 'social disease' aka venereal disease. He contracted it from an unprotected toilet seat. Clearly, we are not being given the whole story.

How Far Reaching Are Germs?

Many are concerned that Ebola could go airborne. Technically, this virus can only be spread through bodily fluids. The virus spreads when saliva, mucous, blood, vomit, feces, or other bodily fluids of an infected person come into contact with someone else’s mucus membranes. The emphasis on this is it has to be a symptomatic infected person.
One virologist, Alan Schmaljohn at the University of Maryland School of Medicinewas asked if Ebola was airborne and states, “With Ebola, large droplets — which neither travel very far nor hang in the air for long — are the real risk factors. That means an Ebola-infected person would likely have to cough or sneeze up blood or other bodily fluids directly in your face for you to catch the virus, Schmaljohn says. If that drop of blood doesn’t land on your face, it will just fall to the ground. It won’t be swimming in the air, waiting to be breathed in by an unsuspecting passerby.” Source
However, there are differing opinions. Recently, the CDC warned of infectious diseases of this sort spreading through the air. As well, in a novel study by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), researchers show that coughs and sneezes have associated gas clouds that keep their potentially infectious droplets aloft over much greater distances. The fluid droplets expelled in coughs and sneezes are a combination of sizes—ranging from 1 micrometer to 800-900 micrometers. “The idea was that we mostly transmit diseases through the larger droplets that fall on other people and surfaces,” says study coauthor Lydia Bourouiba, Ph.D., assistant professor at MIT. Researchers previously thought that those larger droplets were going to travel farther than the smaller ones—reaching about 1 meter while the smaller droplets stayed around 30-50 centimeters in front of you.
The study made a startling realization: there’s a crucial respiratory cloud that you expel every time you sneeze or cough, which is made up of hot/moist air and some water. This cloud actually enhanced the range and travel length of the smaller droplets, helping them travel way farther than they previously thought.

Pictured: The sneeze cloud. (Courtesy John Bush and Lydia Bourouiba)

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Word from Industrial Supply Reps regarding Ebola from GLP Forum:

Talked with a rep today who deals with hospitals all around the Western Pa region and he stated that if you are not prepared for isolation, you will be when it happens.
Hospitals, Schools and large businesses are meeting behind closed doors discussing how they should prepare for possible quarantine.
He said that most in the Gov't are freaking out because the spread to this country could be a lot higher in a quicker fashion than what's taking place in Africa right now because we don't have enough procedures in place to make the public fully aware of how bad the situation is.
Over the next few days/21 he said that it would be a surprised to see at least 1 person in nearly 20 states be verified infected.
He was told by hospital higher ups who are buying from him that they are stocking up for a quarantine scenario that could last 3 to 6 months. The person at the hospital specifically told him if he does not have 3 months of supplies on hand, a weapon (gun) and the ability to lock down the house with bleach and air tight plastic, you will be screwed.
He was also told, given the situation even if you are not infected, you could still be put into a quarantine restricted area. Meaning, say your child goes to school and is in 1st grade but a 6th grader becomes infected, even though your child has never been in contact, you will be considered high risk and put into lock down in your house. If you leave, you'll be arrested. Someone from DHS or CDC will mark your house to let people know that you are inside and under quarantine.
Sounds too far to be true but I don't know why this guy would bs me, I've known him for years and he was telling me to basically go out this weekend and get the stuff I need to make sure that if it comes to this, I'm protected.

Take it for what it's worth. I guess the take away is, be prepared.

Another Post from GLP Forum:

I am a sales rep and I sell infectious disease equipment into hospitals. My docs have told me that there are three other infected in different hospitals. It will be made public within next two days. Our sales have skyrocketed. The problem is that the only thing that kills Ebola is bleach. Buy bleach and prepare to be on lock down in your houses for the next two months to wait out the infection.

The government is really dragging their feet here. They don't want panic but they do believe that it is isolated. They are nuts! Everyone take care and HELP your neighbors to get informed....don't be an a$$&*#@ even IF your neighbor is an a$$&*#@, helping them get prepared just may save your life and those you love! 

Please take precautions and be safe.

Semper Paratus

'Inspector Javert'

Patriot & Sheepdog

Common Sense Prepping

Patriots,

Last week I discussed some of the geo/socio/econo/political reasons as to why we should be very concerned about our immediate and long-term security. In an uncertain world, we must be sure in our ability to safeguard our well being and keep our families safe.

Depending on where you live, your requirements and strategies will differ. Also, are you preparing for a natural disaster, economic collapse, or general TEOTWAWKI (the end of the world as we know it)? Depending on your inspiration, you will likely think either shorter term (earthquake, hurricane, etc.) or longer term in the event of an EMP (electro-magnetic pulse) attack, economic collapse, etc.

Bug Out, or Defend in Place?

Some people elect to have a bug out plan, a piece of land they can escape to and ride out the calamitous event. They have shelter, supplies and a plan to exist there as long as needed. Others opt to stay in their homes and ride out the difficult times. Each plan has its pros and cons. For example, have you considered that others may be trying to vacate an area at the same time? Look at the 90-mile gridlock that occurred during Hurricane Katrina. Do you have the ability to make it on one tank of gasoline, and if not, do you have extra fuel, or do you expect to be able to refuel along the way?

If you plan to stay home, do you live in an urban area? If so, are you prepared to defend what you have worked to stock up on? Many people will not be prepared and will do anything to feed their families.

So, you have decided to become more prepared, where do you start? There is NO shortage of resources for someone who has decided to join the population of preppers, and my blog here is merely intended to inspire those who have not started yet to do so. To get started, you will need to focus on the following essentials: food, water, shelter, basic supplies.

Water: Store as much as you can, and have a way to purify more as needed. As to amount, figure on a minimum of one gallon per person per day. One thing I have done is take empty shampoo and other soap bottles and fill them with water when they are empty. The residual soap can be used for getting clean, as hygiene is often overlooked in prepping. Bleach, iodine tincture, pool shock and boiling are common ways to purify water. There are home filters you can use (such as Berkey) but they may or may not be able to keep up with your rate of use. Also, if you plan to be on the move, consider a personal filtration system, such as a Life Straw.

Food: There is a plethora of food suppliers flooding the market; I am guessing many of you have seen the food buckets, with meals in Mylar bags. These are not bad; in fact, I have several myself.  However, do not expect to use these as your sole source of food, as they are far too high in sodium for a human to eat as their regular source of nutrition.

Also look to buy foods in bulk. You can buy wheat, flour, rice, etc. and store for long term using

food buckets with oxygen absorbents. Diatomaceous Earth will also kill any eggs that hatch and is

harmless to ingest, or you can rinse it off rice and other grains.

Stock up on inexpensive food as well, canned pastas, ramen noodles, soups (Chunky is high in calories and nutritional value for the price and does not require a can opener.) Spam is another staple that can also be used as pet foot or bait, if you don't want to eat it. Canned meats, fish, etc. are a good source of protein.

I like to can my own food, and it is actually very easy. I make meals that are ready to go and you can eat them hot or cold. Soups, stews, chili, even game meat, chicken and fish work. Experiment and cook the meals you and your family enjoy, that will make life easier when you will already be struggling.

You can also buy a wide variety of freeze dried meats, fruits, vegetables, butter and milk. I keep bouillon powder and you can make an impromptu soup when needed.

Dried herbs and seasonings will last a long time, and will be appreciated when you have to put these meals together. For a sweetener, large bags of sugar can be stored in food buckets and honey is an excellent product, as it has an indefinite shelf life (some has been found in Egyptian tombs and was still good!) and is a great source of energy. Get the “real” honey which contains pollen and you get an immune system boost as well.

Don't overlook coffee, even instant, the packets are great barter items. And if you think you won't miss coffee, guess again...

Have a way to prepare your food, as well. I keep a camp stove handy and store up on propane for it. If you have lots of wood available, fire is nice as well, just beware of inviting undesirables who may be lead your way from the smell of a hot meal. Loud generators are also a signal to others that warmth and food are to be had. Avoid their use if possible, if you are in a populated area.

Shelter: If you plan to stay in, also known as bug in, or defend in place, make sure you are able to secure your living area and supplies. Whether you choose to remain in an urban area is a personal decision, but beware of the risks of lawless behavior. Hurricane Katrina comes to mind. Do not expect protection from law enforcement, as they will be too busy, or, in the case of Katrina, may abandon their posts to be with their own families, or even worse, join in on the lawless behavior themselves. You WILL be on your own.

Bunkers are also an option many have chosen, some are along the lines of storm shelters, others are elaborate bunkers suitable for living in for months at a time; they even come equipped to house families in the event of a nuclear disaster, with air filtration systems. Again, do your research, only you know your family's requirements and budget. RVs can be used as both bug out vehicles and shelters at a bug out location, IF you can get to it.

Basic Supplies:  Along with the foregoing essentials, it is important to really consider the often overlooked items that, once you can not go to the store and buy them, will be sorely missed. Medical supplies, hygiene items, can openers, bottle openers, fire starting materials (I never throw out laundry lint, nothing beats it as kindling!), extra clothing and emergency shelters, like tarps are all must-haves, in my opinion.

Some people stock up on items that will be useful in a barter situation some day. Alcohol, ammunition (personally I can NEVER part with the latter), canned food, or anything you can imagine are sources of trade. Make sure you have clothing and footwear for all seasons. Tampons are an item that are often overlooked, and have many uses, above and beyond the traditional one. They make excellent fire starters and are carried around by many for wound treatment, particularly deep puncture wounds. Sanitary pads are also useful for absorbing a lot of blood from a laceration.

Personal Defense: preppers run across the board in this area. Some choose to be peaceful and will refuse to harm another human being even if their lives are in danger. That is their choice. Others are ready to protect themselves, family and supplies by any means necessary. Know what is right for you and train enough to have your means of defense be second nature before the time you need to rely on it.

If you opt to incorporate firearms into your plans, remember to keep on hand any extra parts that may need to be replaced, as well as products for keeping your guns cleaned and lubricated. If you have not already stocked up on ammo, do so now.

Communications: count on not having cell phones or email. Some turn to ham radio, some have CB, and there are hand crank am radios available. I would suggest keeping emergency electronics in a Faraday Cage in the event of electrical interference, such as an EMP.

In summary, prepping may seem overwhelming at first, but you can start small by adding a few items when you go to the store. There are many on-line communities and books available to help you, many electronic books are offered for free. Get started, and enjoy the process, because in the worst case, you will save yourself some trips to the store during a bad storm or if you are ill and don't feel

like shopping, or have a financial setback, like the loss of a job.

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http://prepperchicks0.homestead.com/

Have fun, and get preppin', Patriots!!!

Belle Starr
Patriot
California Concealed Carry