] Once you've got your duct tape and plastic sheeting, ] Homeland Security suggests choosing a room in your home ] that is internal (not facing the street or yard) and ] large enough to accommodate your family in the case of ] attack. According to the HSD website, "ten square feet of ] floor space per person will provide sufficient air to ] prevent carbon dioxide build-up for up to five hours." ] ] You've got your room picked out - now what? Pre-measuring and cutting the plastic to fit each opening (i.e. windows and vents) can save a lot of time later. Having this plastic ready to go may mean the difference between having a nervous breakdown and having a nervous breakdown while affixing large sheets of vinyl to your windows. OH MY GOD I DON'T HAVE AN INTERNAL ROOM, ALL MY ROOMS FACE THE YARD OR THE STREET!!!! OH, DEAR JESUS, I'M GOING TO DIE!!!!!! ALSO I DO NOT HAVE DUCT TAPE! |