{"id":649,"date":"2013-03-03T19:02:36","date_gmt":"2013-03-04T00:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/readyforanything.org\/?p=649"},"modified":"2015-06-01T11:21:39","modified_gmt":"2015-06-01T15:21:39","slug":"emergency-transportation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/?p=649","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Transportation"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_648\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-648\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/EMERGENCYTRANSPORTATION.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-648 \" alt=\"EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION\" src=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/EMERGENCYTRANSPORTATION.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/EMERGENCYTRANSPORTATION.jpg 500w, https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/EMERGENCYTRANSPORTATION-222x300.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>When the going gets really tough, you may need emergency transportation.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you ever find yourself in a situation where you are forced to evacuate your home, workplace or wherever you may find yourself because of a disaster or emergency; you may not be able to use your automobile.\u00a0 Disasters and other emergencies often produce severe damage to buildings, bridges and roads that can make travel difficult and in many cases impossible.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_669\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-669\" style=\"width: 466px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/beijing-traffic-jams-congestion-07.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-669    \" alt=\"Traffic Jam\" src=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/beijing-traffic-jams-congestion-07.jpg\" width=\"466\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/beijing-traffic-jams-congestion-07.jpg 900w, https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/beijing-traffic-jams-congestion-07-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emergency evacuations clog traffic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It may sometimes be necessary to utilize other forms of transportation to move safely and swiftly to safe areas.\u00a0\u00a0 If you have a short distance to cover to move to a safe area, <em>walking is probably your best and most effective option. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_672\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-672\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/stock-footage-low-angle-camera-angle-showing-lower-legs-of-crowd-of-people-in-mexico-city-walking-to-the-basilica.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-672 \" alt=\"Walking from disasters\" src=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/stock-footage-low-angle-camera-angle-showing-lower-legs-of-crowd-of-people-in-mexico-city-walking-to-the-basilica.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/stock-footage-low-angle-camera-angle-showing-lower-legs-of-crowd-of-people-in-mexico-city-walking-to-the-basilica.jpg 400w, https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/stock-footage-low-angle-camera-angle-showing-lower-legs-of-crowd-of-people-in-mexico-city-walking-to-the-basilica-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-672\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Walking to escape disaster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, if you need to travel longer distances, you will need a safe, tested and reliable form of transportation that you can use to move out of harm&#8217;s way quickly.\u00a0\u00a0 On land, <em>there is nothing more effective than the bicycle.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_676\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-676\" style=\"width: 409px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/13-01069.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-676    \" alt=\"Bicycle\" src=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/13-01069.jpg\" width=\"409\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/13-01069.jpg 700w, https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/13-01069-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Montague Paratrooper Bike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The bicycle pictured above is called the <strong><a title=\"Montague Paratrooper\" href=\"http:\/\/www.militarybikes.com\/\">Montague Paratrooper.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This bike was originally developed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for a light human powered infantry vehicle. The Montague bike is currently in use by the US Marines, Army and police departments across the United States. It is a full-size and folds. It can be easily packed inside of an automobile trunk, or slung over your shoulder and carried in its own bag!<\/p>\n<p>(see video below)<\/p>\n<div class=\"rve\" data-content-width=\"640\"><iframe title=\"Montague Paratrooper Folding Mountain Bike\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8c3Ql4tsfr0?list=PLDEBB047C1F3DC03D\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- Responsive Video Embeds plugin by www.kevinleary.net --><\/p>\n<p>A durable folding bike like the Montague Paratrooper is better than a fixed frame due to its light weight &amp; portability.\u00a0\u00a0 Smaller folders are great also but cannot handle the heavy loads that a full-size model can.<\/p>\n<p>To make your emergency bicycle even more reliable, purchase <a title=\"Puncture Proof Tires\" href=\"http:\/\/www.upi.com\/Science_News\/Technology\/2012\/11\/06\/Puncture-proof-bike-tire-runs-without-air\/UPI-93751352241224\/\">&#8220;run flat&#8221; or &#8220;puncture-proof&#8221; tires.<\/a>Britek Tires of Colorado will be marketing a new puncture proof tire soon.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are many companies that make puncture resistant tires that you can look up on the internet.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of bicycles, the only other reliable form of human transportation for land is something that can only be used by highly skilled and fit individuals.\u00a0 It is called an &#8220;all terrain roller skate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"rve\" data-content-width=\"640\"><iframe title=\"Powerslide XC-Path Nordic Cross Skates offered by www.sportalbert.de\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1gnMXtnktMc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- Responsive Video Embeds plugin by www.kevinleary.net --><\/p>\n<p>If you are an experienced roller skater and are physically fit enough to use them, this is another great option for emergency travel.\u00a0 Outside of a muddy road and sand, these skates can move across most surfaces.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><b>Water Transportation Systems<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In some cases, you may need to cross or travel on a body of water such as a lake or river.\u00a0\u00a0 When you do, <em>you&#8217;ll need a boat.<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 For emergency transportation, <em>inflatable boats are your best option.<\/em> They are easy to use, set up, store away and are relatively inexpensive. Before purchasing an inflatable boat, you must know what types are best suited for emergency use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To begin, there are four distinct types.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Yacht Tenders.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>2<\/b>.\u00a0<b>V-Hull.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>3.<\/b>\u00a0<b>High performance hulls<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Rigid hull or RHIB<\/b>\u00a0(rigid hull inflatable boats)<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Yacht tenders\u00a0<\/b>are best for civilians that would like to own a small safe (6-20 foot long) inflatable boat that can be used for either emergency or recreational purposes. \u00a0Currently yacht tenders have four types with different hull (floor) configurations. Most have floors with four inch wide fabric and wood or plastic inflatable slats that run across the beam.<\/p>\n<p>This type of slatted floor is generally found in inflatables from about 6 to 8 feet in length only, because of this very light structure yacht tenders are not as strong as others with v-hulls or inflatable keels so they don\u2019t work as well with motors or rowing.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_677\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-677\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/810YTK_D.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-677\" alt=\"Sea Eagle Yacht Tender\" src=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/810YTK_D.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/810YTK_D.jpg 400w, https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/810YTK_D-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sea Eagle Yacht Tender<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>2. V-hull\u00a0(wood or inflatable keel)\u00a0 <\/b>These are built with a longitudinal (across the length of the boat) inflation tube or wood keel placed directly underneath the floorboards. When it is blown up, it produces a stable V-shaped keel in the front (bow) of the boat this makes the vessel more stable and buoyant as it moves through the water.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_678\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-678\" style=\"width: 440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Ocean320R_5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-678\" alt=\"V-Hull Yacht Tender\" src=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Ocean320R_5.jpg\" width=\"440\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Ocean320R_5.jpg 440w, https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Ocean320R_5-300x236.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">V-Hull Yacht Tender<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>3. High-performance hulls\u00a0<\/b> are inflatables that are specially designed for high speed use. Only experienced users should opt for this type of inflatable craft.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_679\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-679\" style=\"width: 479px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Northstar-640-RW-yacht-tender-introduced-by-Sevaris-Marine-665x371.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-679  \" alt=\"High Performance Hull\" src=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Northstar-640-RW-yacht-tender-introduced-by-Sevaris-Marine-665x371.jpg\" width=\"479\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Northstar-640-RW-yacht-tender-introduced-by-Sevaris-Marine-665x371.jpg 665w, https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Northstar-640-RW-yacht-tender-introduced-by-Sevaris-Marine-665x371-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">High Performance Hull<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>4. Rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RIB&#8217;s) <\/b>These have a solid fiberglass hull joined to an inflatable collar giving it the benefits of an inflatable and rigid craft. They can also hold more weight.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_680\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-680\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-680 \" alt=\"Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat\" src=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/3.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/3-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Inflatable boats are especially useful in flood prone low-lying areas. Even urban residents who live near rivers may consider owning a small model (8-12) \u00a0for use during emergency evacuations. In large cities, traffic may prevent rapid movement. An inflatable boat equipped with a small outboard motor could easily move a family of four up to 20 to 30 miles away from a disaster area in less than four hours. In NYC, it could be used to move up or down the Harlem, East or Hudson river to a safe area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>During a flood, it could be used by a family to move quickly out of the submerged zone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_681\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-681\" style=\"width: 434px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/art-661438108-620x349.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-681 \" alt=\"Inflatable Boat\" src=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/art-661438108-620x349.jpg\" width=\"434\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/art-661438108-620x349.jpg 620w, https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/art-661438108-620x349-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-681\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flood Escape By Inflatable Boat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Users of inflatable boats must always remember to carefully tuck away all sharp objects so that they do not puncture the skin. \u00a0This could cause it to rapidly deflate and sink. Overloading is also a safety issue. Be sure to pay close attention to the manufacturers-weight ratings. If moving through flood waters, make certain to look out for dangerous sharp debris. Use your oars to move it out of your path if possible. If not, be very careful as you move around it.<\/p>\n<p>There are small gas and electric outboard motors especially designed for inflatable boats. The motor that you choose should never be over or under powered; or, over the manufacturers performance rating.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_682\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-682\" style=\"width: 275px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/images-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-682 \" alt=\"Small Outboard Motor\" src=\"https:\/\/readyforanything.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/images-3.jpg\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Small Outboard Motor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Make sure that you match the performance of the motor with the tasks it will perform. If this is an emergency escape craft, you must purchase a boat large enough to haul all of your passengers &amp; emergency gear. Always check the length of the motor shaft (short long or extra long) each inflatable is designed to work with one or the other \u2014 never both. If you use a motor, you must purchase an inflatable that can accommodate one.<\/p>\n<p>Like all inflatable objects, there will be small punctures, tears and leaks. Each boat comes with a repair kit that will allow you to easily make repairs in the field if you need to. Large tears require a bit more expertise to repair, but, they can also be done effectively if you take the time necessary to do it properly. Always be mindful to use glue that is rated for use with the material your boat is manufactured from and make sure to keep your repair kit fully stocked and handy in a floating container.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emergency Air Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Disasters and emergencies can sometimes make certain areas inaccessible to any type of land or water vehicle. This is when only some form of air transportation system will do. Regular fixed wing aircraft may not have the space to land due to debris. In most cases Helicopters and \u201cultralight\u201d\u009d STOL (short take off &amp; landing) aircraft are the best forms of emergency air transportation.<\/p>\n<p>There are several personal helicopters &amp; other similar concept vehicles being developed for civilian use.\u00a0 The video below is a great example of what may be available in the near future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rve\" data-content-width=\"640\"><iframe title=\"The NASA Personal Puffin Flying Machine - Personal Aircraft\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mc66-uEkEBk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- Responsive Video Embeds plugin by www.kevinleary.net --><\/p>\n<p>There are many new forms of emergency transportation that are currently being developed.\u00a0 Be sure to check back in this section for new additions &amp; updates!<\/p>\n<p>RFA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the going gets really tough, you may need emergency transportation. 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