Huron Expositor, 2006-08-09, Page 4--01,r-
Opinion
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Pogo 4 August 9, 2006 • The Huron Expositor
Editorial
ere you were during "the
ackout" in August 2003? You probably do. That
event, which was predicted but unexpected by the
majority of us, stands out in our recent history as a
lesson about both power consumption and emer-
gency preparedness.
After that event, many of us vowed to become ,pre-
pared in case of another such emergency. But did
we? How prepared are you now for another black-
out or other emergency that deprives us of the
hydro that we so depend on?
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) sent out a list
of blackout tips last week, to help residents get
themselves prepared for another such emergency
or blackout situation.
Better safe than sorry, right?
Here are some basic items to prepare for your kit
for such an emergency:
Plenty of water; ready to eat foods that do not need
refrigeration (don't forget a manually -operated can
opener); flashlights; battery-operated portable
radio; alkaline batteries; money.
Remember, bank machines will not operate during
a blackout, nor will interact payment machines or
cash registers. Best to keep some cash on hand.
Do not use candles for lighting, as they are in the
top three causes of household fires.
Turn off all but one light or a radio, so you'll know
when the power returns.
Turn off or unplug home electronics and computers
to protect them from damage when electricity
returns, in case of power surges.
Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. A full
modern freezer will stay frozen for up to 48 hours;
partially full freezers for 24 hours. Most food in the
fridge will last 24 hours, except dairy products,
which should be, discarded after six hours.
Do not ration water or juice. If you are thirsty,
your body needs it, especially if the temperature is
hot.
Do .not run a gas -powered generator in closed
areas such as a room or garage. For short-term use,
a safer, cheaper alternative is an inverter with
built-in battery.
You can find more tips on what to do in a blackout
at www.ontariotenants.ca. Remember, it is best to
be prepared.
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However, there are some mistakes that can
slip past a reporter's, editor's, proof reader's
and finally publisher's eyes. If you think it's
impossible then just read these actual head-
lines that appeared in newspapers last year.
"Something went wrong in jet crash, expert
says"
No, really?
By Jeff
fieuche1't
"Police begin campaign to run down jaywalk-
ers"
That'll stop 'em.
"Is there a ring of debris around uranus?"
Not if I wipe thoroughly!
"Panda mating fails; veterinarian takes over"
What a guy!
"Miners refuse to work after death"
Good-for-nothing lazy so-and-sos!
"Juvenile court to try shooting defendant"
See if that works any better than 'a fair
trial!
"War dims hope for peace"
I can see where it might
have that effect!
"If strike isn't settled
quickly, it may last a
while"
You think?
"Cold wave linked to temperatures"
Who'would have thought!
"Enfield (London) couple slain; police suspect
homicide"
They may be on to something!
"Red tape holds up new bridges"
You mean there's something stronger
than duct tape?
"New study of obesity looks for larger test
group"
Weren't they fat enough?!
"Astronaut takes blame for gas in spacecraft"
That's what he gets for eating those
beans! •
"Kids make nutritious snacks"
Taste like chicken?
And the winner is....
"Typhoon rips through cemetery; hundreds
dead"
Ron & Dave
There's of Mr Forbes
bad says he's retired,
and doesn't have a job.
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One has to wonder if retirement
is an adequate reward for a life-
time of constant struggle. Facing
the challenges of everyday life
only to be cast on the trash -heap
of life, Ijke a used tire.
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(--A never-ending
struggle that ends
in the certainty
of death.
by bavid Lacey
That's why
I've decided
to be rich
when
I get old.
Keep it up
kid and you
won't see 12.
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