Preparedness for when

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From all I've ever understood it would take another 'Krakatoa' to disrupt the weather badly enough to disrupt food production. I remember Mount St Helens errupting many years ago and we had some very wet weather all through the next summer but there was never any suggestion that food stocks would be at risk. I don't think it's feasible to store years worth of food in this country, our homes just aren't big enough for the amount we'd need to store. If we do have a major erruption it will be more an inconvenience than a disaster. My friends daughter was on honeymoon in St.Lucia when the last volcano errupted on Iceland in 2010 and they were stuck out there for 3 extra weeks and as they both teach PE they offered thier services to the local school and luckily the schools they teach at here were very accommodating too. Other than a lack of planes I'm not aware of any shortages or real disruptions in the food chain here either.

Frugalsod

MrsLurcherwalker wrote: »

Other than a lack of planes I'm not aware of any shortages or real disruptions in the food chain here either.

While most does come by road from Spain and the rest of Europe. There are large quantities of food and flowers coming from Kenya, for example. They would be impacted immediately. There are also large shipments from Australia and New Zealand and these are shipped.

Ash can be a problem if breathed in but it would require a very significant eruption to impact us in the UK. Though having a breathing mask and some goggles will alleviate that threat.

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We'd not have as much choice and particularly out of season beans, asparagus, strawberries etc. which we've become used to but I think there would still be enough other things to keep us fed. Flowers, yes, sad not to see them and sad for the people in Kenya whose livelihood is sending them here but that would not be a real deprivation for us for a while and when the ash cloud cleared the flowers and imports would resume for sure. I think people might feel the lack of the choice that they're used to but we'd still all get enough to eat with what was available.

mardatha

Margaret at 62 he would be eligible for Pension Credit instead of dole, a lot less hassle. My RV had to do that after his third heart attack.

kezlou

Margaret if its any consolation he would go straight on to pension credits instead of Jobseeker's Allowance. Less hassle and more dignified for him. Instead you can just do it all over the phone and then called in for an interview.

When my dad lost his job for 3 months thats what they suggested he do. Also means you both could be entitled to free prescription, free dental and eye tests.

kezlou

Well last time the ash descended and us lot further north got stuck with smog type air.
Very hard to breathe with asthma and children in schools had to be monitored closely in close they lungs were damaged.

It also affected parts needed for electrical equipments and unfortunately disrupted travel and some medical supplies.

Duvets and blankets are aired here to before the cold weather grips.

COOLTRIKERCHICK

Funny you should all be talking about the potential of cloud dust etc coming over the uk.. if the volcano erupts.. as I was thinking of adding good quality face masks to my stash, not the cheap paper things, but the ones spray painters etc use... might be a bit OTT, as I would need 4 for me, hubby and our 2 boys, I would buy them on Am.zon out of my swagbuck redeemed points etc..


Some sort of masks will def be worth putting into your prep kits, as I know not to far away from us ( all within 35 - 50 miles) there have been big fires at recycling plants, where tyres etc have smouldered for days, with black smoke going over houses etc... and they were telling people to stay indoors and close their windows.. a bit hard if you need to go out to work etc..

1Tonsil

This is interesting reading about the volcano

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/08/20/1323371/-10-Of-Iceland-Is-Now-A-Prohibited-Area?detail=facebook

jk0

Someone posted a link to these on Landlordzone. I thought they might make you guys chuckle:

http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/humour.html

maryb

I just had the whole family emerge from various parts of the house to enquire why I was cackling quite so loudly!! The reference to small sea yachts was particularly pertinent - DH has just had to install a new pump in the heads on our ancient boat - his favourite task, NOT!