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Hiya! Welcome to another edition of AACESTAR Biz Ezine.
This week's issue is a little shorter than usual. I'm recovering from
a hectic week and it's nice to have a small break. :)

WOW! It's true. I finally have a college degree. Friday night,
I graduated from Mesa Community College with my Associate
of Arts Degree. Funny how a two-year degree can take more than
two years to earn, but I'm happy anyway. Now, it's time to get to
work on my Bachelor's Degree in Flute Performance. I'm looking
forward to the challenge. Hopefully, it won't take more than two
years to do that. :)

With the event of the graduation ceremony, my family was in
town. My father and his fiancee came from Washington State.
My mother and my niece came from Texas. My niece will be
staying for most of the summer and we seem to already be off
to a good start. It sure is great to have a little girl around the
house and it makes me wish I had one of my own.

Other than the family gatherings over the last week and the
8-year-old running around the house, things are pretty quiet.
I'm going to be enjoying this period of time where there are
no homework deadlines or finals to study for. Mostly, I'll
be able to work online and spend time with my family, so it
should be a wonderful summer. I hope you and your loved
ones have an enjoyable summer too. :)

Warmest Wishes,

Dawn Allen
AACESTAR Biz Ezine Owner/Editor
http://www.profitventures.com/
http://www.profitventures.com/solo-ads.html

In this week's ezine:

General Disaster Preparedness (Recommended for
Earthquake Preparedness and Other Disasters)
© 2000 by Kathy Paauw, OrgCoach.net

Don't know where to start to prepare for a possible natural
disaster? Here are a whole range of suggestions.

Just because you're a good record-keeper doesn't mean you're
a good safe keeper of records. Can you snatch up all of your
important financial records in five minutes, if necessary?
Not likely. Identify a single location to file all crucial
papers -- preferably a fireproof portable container.

Checklist documents to include:
___ Bank account records
___ Birth certificates
___ Credit-card statements
___ Employer benefit statements
___ Identification records (driver’s license, green card,
passport, etc.)
___ Income tax information (past returns, proof of
estimated tax payments)
___ Insurance policies
___ Investment records
___ Marriage certificates or divorce decrees
___ Mortgage and other loan information
___ Report of earnings from Social Security
___ Social Security card
___ Titles, deeds, registrations for property and vehicles
owned
___ Trusts
___ Wills

1. Create copies now (a certified copy in the cases of birth
certificates and other crucial documents) in the event that
you need them to provide to government agencies.

2. Put important original documents in plastic covers to
protect them and to prevent you from accidentally giving
away the original.

3. Notify the appropriate people as to where important
information will be located in case you're not available
when it is needed.

4. As you go through your day, be aware of the kinds of
information that you should add to your filing system.
Identify a method, such as an index card in your pocket or
mini tape recorder in your car, to make notes of new items
as they pop into your mind.

5. Identify the records that you or your financial
institutions keep only on computer. Because they may not be
available if electrical power fails, make printouts. Collect
important personal papers and information related to
financial transactions. For example, keep a paper record of
insurance premium payments with the policy. A system error
may result in showing you as uninsured.

6. Create a file of paper-based records of anything you own
so you can prove ownership whenever necessary.

CONTACT NAMES (create a hard copy with this information):
Power, light, gas or other utility companies
Banks and other financial institutions
Employer
Insurance agents
Alarm system
Doctors
Minister, Rabbi, or Priest
Neighbors, friends
Relatives
Social Security Office

FOOD:
Have a five-day supply of food (including some non-
perishable food) on hand for each member of your household,
including pets.

Have one gallon of water per person per day for up to five
days. Keep stored in a cool dark place. Stored water should
be refreshed every six months.

A full bathtub can provide water for flushing toilets.

In the event of a power outage, keep refrigerators and
freezers shut, and open only when necessary.

If power goes out, eat perishable foods first, then canned
foods.

Have an ample supply of propane or charcoal and lighter on
hand for outdoor cooking in the event of a power outage.
Never use open flames or charcoal grills indoors, as this
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

SUPPLIES (for home and car):
Flashlights
Batteries
Blankets or sleeping bags
First-aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Transistor radio and batteries
Paper plates, plastic utensils
Manual can opener
Gas in your car

HOME:
Realize that any or all of these items will not work in the
event of a power outage and have batteries on hand as needed
or make appropriate adjustments to your lifestyle should you
be without them. For example, keep a manually operated can
opener, battery-operated clock and radio, and an old-
fashioned percolator on hand.

Fire and security systems
Electric heat and air conditioning
Appliances
Consumer electronics
Garage door openers
Electronic locks
TV's and VCR's
Clock radios/radios
Coffee pot
Answering machines/voice mail systems

MEDICINE & HEALTH:
Have at least a five-day supply of prescription drugs on
hand.

If you are on kidney dialysis or need regular medical care,
have a plan in place for getting your needs fulfilled.

FINANCES:
Keep paper records including financial statements,
insurance, stocks, and Social Security records. Don't wait
until a crisis occurs to request paper copies.

Have enough cash on hand to carry you through at least two
weeks. Keep as much as you feel comfortable with, but be
sensible about how much cash you keep at home. You could
become a prime target for robbery and theft.

There may be problems with ATMs so hold on to all ATM
receipts and reconcile your accounts monthly. Be sure to
have a paper trail showing your account balances.

Back up your accounting system regularly if computerized and
print transaction journals so if you have a system failure
or power outage, you still have the information available.

Keep paper records of investments as proof of holdings and
acquisition costs

Request documentation on the amount of your Social Security
and Medicare accounts so you can verify that your account.

Carry at least one credit card.

EMERGENCIES:
Listen to local radio stations for updates and instructions.

Be prepared to relocate to a shelter for warmth and
protection during a prolonged power outage or if local
officials request or require that you leave your home.

Don't call 911 unless you need emergency assistance.

Use your time on the phone or on computer modems to a
minimum. Leave the lines available for emergency calls.

Learn how to turn off your household gas and water. Be sure
to have the gas company turn the gas back on so pilot lights
can be re-lighted at the same time.

Examine smoke alarms now. If yours is hard-wired, does it
have a battery back-up? If so, is the battery fresh?

These and other precautions will help you and your family
remain safe and secure in a world that could be turned
upside down in a split second. Advance preparedness could
even mean your family's survival and must not be taken
lightly.

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Kathy Paauw, President of Paauwerfully Organized,specializes
in helping busy executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs
declutter their schedules, spaces and minds. She is a
certified business/personal coach and professional
organizer. Contact her at mailto:orgcoach@... or visit
her website at http://www.orgcoach.net and learn how you can
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A blonde had just totaled her car in a horrific accident.
Miraculously, she managed to pry herself from the wreckage
without a scratch and was applying fresh lipstick when the
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"My God!" the trooper gasped. "Your car looks like an accordion
that was stomped on by an elephant. Are you OK ma'am?" "Yes
officer, I'm just fine" the blonde chirped. "Well, how in the world
did this happen?" the officer asked as he surveyed the wrecked car.

"Officer, it was the strangest thing!" the blonde began.
"I was driving along this road when from out of nowhere this TREE
pops up in front of me. So I swerved to the right, and there was another
tree! I swerved to the left and there was ANOTHER tree! I swerved to
the right and there was another tree! I swerved to the left and
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"Uh, ma'am", the officer said, cutting her off.
"There isn't a tree on this road for 30 miles. That was your air
freshener swinging back and forth".

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