Interview Talk Points-Top Ten Quick List

Matthew Stein                        
10591 Belford Place
Truckee, CA 96161
Ph/Fax (530) 587-7618
mat@stein-design.com

1. What is the “Pit of the Stomach exercise”, and how could it save my life in a crisis situation? Not only for disasters—stock brokers could probably use this one!
2. What is a “Grab-and-Run Kit” (also known as 72-hour kits, short-term emergency kit, etc.) and why should I have one? Best not to send the wife out for this one, she could be grabbing things for hours—nail polish, lipstick, favorite hair dryer, high-heeled shoes….
3. Why should I have a family emergency plan and what kind of things should it cover?
4. How can I disinfect “ditch water” using just sunshine or simple household chemicals?
5. When push comes to shove, what are the best bugs to eat? Please pass the maggots!
6. What are the most important emergency supplies to have on hand?
7. If I am in my home, and a terrorist act or superstorm takes the grid down for several days or more, what should I do?
8. The price of gas is going through the ceiling. Why is this happening and what can I do to be ready for the changes it will bring (Peak Oil Prep)?
9. What do Germany, Iceland and Brazil have in common, and why do they give us hope that we can get America off the oil habit and revitalize our economy?
10. Why is emergency preparedness like buying car insurance?