Ice Water Crisis Research Paper

We never know the instance of when we will encounter a loved one or stranger who desperately turns to us for help in their time of crisis. Sometimes trying to help a person survive in crisis will also bring about a mini-crisis in the person who wants to help. As we recover from our first reaction of "What Can I Do?" we become aware of some basic ways to help the person in crisis. In these times of both a national economic and health crisis, it is good for us to prepare ourselves with a survival guide in learning how to respond to another person experiencing crisis. Remember, everyone reacts to crisis differently based on their personality and background. Be sensitive to the needs of the person in crisis - they are going through an unsettling period …show more content…
You probably will not want an open can of pet food in the cooler with your regular food, and it will spoil fast once opened. Be sure to buy the very large, well-insulated coolers designed for camping and fishing--preferably 42 gallons or larger. When it comes to keeping food cold, bigger is better. There is more room for ice, and massed ice, especially water frozen in large containers, will stay frozen much, much longer. Be sure you have plenty of waterproof containers to seal the food in, because as the ice melts, the water level rises. You do not want to drain off the melted icewater, because it will help keep the food cool and make the ice last longer. It may not be ice anymore, but it is still much cooler than the surrounding air---even in the cooler. You will need a huge amount of ice for coolers. Buy and/or freeze as much as possible! It is best to make ice yourself by freezing water in large containers. See the section later in this article on how to have enough ice. Make sure you have a well-supplied first aid kit, especially plenty of antiseptic and bandages. You will want lanterns for general light, preferably with rechargeable batteries. Kerosene lamps can be used with caution, but they