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Should I go to the ER? Calf pain after travel but with snowflake!

I flew to Seattle for a couple of days. I climbed a lot of stairs. My calf hurts. Do I need to go to the ER? Doctors' advice in particular appreciated. [more inside]
posted by Frowner on Mar 25, 2013 - 14 answers

 

Moving Emergency in Montreal

I need to move today. Last week I found a mover on Kijiji. Confirming about 11 pm last night, we found out that he didn't have a vehicle. [more inside]
posted by PinkMoose on Jan 31, 2013 - 12 answers

Emergency SMS notifications to staff

Can you recommend a service that will let me broadcast SMS notifications to all staff in an emergency? I am assuming it would be an SMS marketing service, but if there are other options I'd love to hear them. The main feature I need is that it is easy and fast to send out a notification in an emergency. [more inside]
posted by rhapsodie on Jan 28, 2013 - 15 answers

Dog ate Toll House Cookie dough...what now?

Are raw Toll House cookies deadly to a puppy? [more inside]
posted by littleredwagon on Jan 25, 2013 - 46 answers

Is it madness to get a dog without owning a car first?

We do not own a car. We're thinking about getting a dog. Is this doable? [more inside]
posted by catch as catch can on Jan 24, 2013 - 17 answers

Help, I've fallen, and I can't share my geocoordinates!

I'm in search of a personal medical alert product for my middle-aged mother and somewhat overwhelmed by the volume of incomplete solutions, vague descriptions, sketchy resellers, and keyword hoarding. Help me be the best geriatric technologist this side of sixty! [more inside]
posted by nominal on Jan 22, 2013 - 11 answers

How to be compassionate in an emergency

My partner's mother is on death's door and I'm struggling to find the words to be supportive as I should without being vapid and trite. He's making difficult decisions about life support against his mother's wishes, etc. An illness of my own has me bedridden and unable to be at his side. Any advice on what to say/what not to say to comfort/console/support him given the circumstances would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
posted by blue t-shirt on Jan 18, 2013 - 14 answers

I have an emergency radio... now what?

I have an AM/FM/shortwave emergency radio... now what? How do I best use it during an impending or in-progress emergency situation? I know how to tune to my local AM emergency station, but beyond that I'm lost. Please share your resources and experience. Bonus: what fun stuff can I do with it right now that I can't do with a regular AM/FM radio?
posted by rhiannonstone on Nov 25, 2012 - 5 answers

Cool disaster gadgets

Building the best emergency kit -- gadget time! [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Nov 24, 2012 - 25 answers

I think I would look good in waders.

I realized during Sandy that 1) we don't own any sort of radio; 2) I don't have a UPS for my desktop Mac; and 3) there are surely other things/tools/resources we probably should buy now to prepare for the next big storm. Can you make any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by Admiral Haddock on Nov 1, 2012 - 48 answers

Feline Emergency

Neighbor's dogs just attacked my kitten. What? [more inside]
posted by polly_dactyl on Sep 14, 2012 - 45 answers

When the Big One Hits

Best way to store contacts online for a headcount during a natural disaster? [more inside]
posted by Lettuce_Leaves on Aug 28, 2012 - 8 answers

Who decides when to call the Life Flight?

I am unconscious, I've been in a terrible accident and I am in a rural area in the United States. Who decides whether I should be flown to the nearest city or taken to the local rural hospital that may not be equipped to handle my emergency? [more inside]
posted by cda on Aug 25, 2012 - 16 answers

Family Leave Act - Illinois - how much notice?

How much notice would a person have to provide their employer (large hospital but she works in a smaller satellite medical office of less than 50 employees)in order to qualify for emergency medical leave? [more inside]
posted by Tullyogallaghan on Aug 7, 2012 - 8 answers

Get a Canadian a Passport in Chicago

My friend, a Canadian citizen, is visiting me here in Chicago. First day here, she had her messenger bag with her passport (and all her cash, and her laptop) stolen. Where the hell do we go from here? How do you get a Canadian with no ID a Canadian passport? How does she board her flight in a few days? [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Aug 2, 2012 - 16 answers

Shotgun of emergency international travel questions

A dear family member suddenly passed in Italy. I live in the Mid-Atlantic USA. I really need to travel to Italy on very short notice for the funeral. I am not a frequent air traveler to begin with, but have never been abroad in my life (though I do have a passport). I have no idea how this works. I want to know anything I should know about getting to and from my destination (e.g., negotiating customs). I also want to know how bereavement fares work, whether I should bother trying to get one, who people have had good experiences with, etc. [more inside]
posted by Keter on Apr 25, 2012 - 35 answers

Help! My arts organization lost its key funding

I'm on the board of an arts organization that is in a funding emergency. I'm looking for suggestions of ways to raise money for our organization in a hurry - we've lost funding we were counting on and will lose our paid staff if we can't come up with some answers in a hurry. Why anon? Going public with the degree we're in trouble may make things worse. Details: we're a convening/connecting organization that facilitates other arts organizations and individual artists/musicians/creatives activities. We do some programming and help other organizations and individuals develop their programming and artistic careers. Most organizations like us are funded by supporting organizations and or a small percentage tax but we weren't set up that way and all arts organizations in our region - shoot the whole country - are struggling. Throwaway email: arts.org61@ymail.com [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 24, 2012 - 13 answers

Long periods of boredom punctuated by brief periods of PRINT NOW!

Need a recommendation for a wireless monochrome laser printer that absolutely, positively will print when it receives a print job without any human attention. It also needs to be happy living in a garage. [more inside]
posted by de void on Mar 8, 2012 - 17 answers

Rescue Me (Ma)

Can anyone offer me recommendations, guidance or personal experiences in choosing a "Rescue Alert"-like service? TL;DR inside. (I will never, ever use the term "snowflake" that way.) [more inside]
posted by BleachBypass on Feb 23, 2012 - 9 answers

Fry me a river

Electronics emergency! I have to install a panel tomorrow that I wired up with the AN6884 IC, it was working fine, but then I stupidly and hastily used an AC adapter without testing the polarity.... [more inside]
posted by cloeburner on Jan 22, 2012 - 6 answers

What can cause knee stiffness and pain in less than a week without any distinct injury? And when is this an emergency?

What can cause knee stiffness and pain in less than a week without any distinct injury? And when is this an emergency? [more inside]
posted by NikitaNikita on Jan 21, 2012 - 8 answers

Help for someone helpless

Looking for emergency shelter for a pregnant woman first thing tomorrow morning. We're in Brooklyn. [more inside]
posted by hermitosis on Jan 9, 2012 - 21 answers

The hospital where I was born is trying to screw me.

We live in California. My wife had to go to the ER in my Virginia hometown last year. She gave them her insurance info. Four months later, they sent an enormous bill for a small amount of care. [more inside]
posted by infinitewindow on Jan 9, 2012 - 13 answers

What happens to children when a solo parent has an emergency?

What if you are alone with small children and you must call 911 for a serious injury to you (the carer)? [more inside]
posted by Eyebrows McGee on Jan 9, 2012 - 14 answers

Where can I move a nerdy afternoon party at short notice?

Emergency alternate boardgame location in Brooklyn (Park Slope area)? [more inside]
posted by grobstein on Jan 6, 2012 - 11 answers

Need a little relief

Seeking ideas for the types of professional & social resources or services (organizations, agencies, providers, etc.) that would be included on a list of potential referrals to help people across the social spectrum deal with various forms of trauma, catastrophes & highly stressful situations. [more inside]
posted by cuddles.mcsnuggy on Dec 16, 2011 - 6 answers

Cat can't a go go

I'm pretty sure my female cat has a urinary tract infection -- she's dragging her butt, licking herself all the time, going to the litter box a lot, etc. I'm going to take her to the vet, but I'm having trouble finding one that's open on Sundays. Is it okay for this to wait until Monday or should I go to an emergency animal hospital?
posted by The Lamplighter on Oct 15, 2011 - 16 answers

I thought this was a developed country

Bedbugs! I'm staying with a friend and just found out that she might have them. I've already stayed two nights. Should I stay a third? Should I put all my stuff in the heaters, even if it will get damaged? Questions inside. [more inside]
posted by 3491again on Sep 18, 2011 - 11 answers

How do I best make sense in buying a car?

My current vehicle is in it's death throes. This is my first time buying a car. How can I minimize my debt load and ensure I am making intelligent decisions throughout the purchase? I'm in America... [more inside]
posted by Giggilituffin on Aug 24, 2011 - 13 answers

Our dentist was no help, now what?

How do you find emergency dental help on a Saturday (in Dallas)? [more inside]
posted by Terriniski on Aug 20, 2011 - 8 answers

How do I get my friend to follow her doctors orders and check in with me everyday?

My friend--who is in her late 60s--just received doctor's orders that she should be checking in with someone, or someone should be checking in with her, every day. The problem is that she refuses to do so. [more inside]
posted by OlivesAndTurkishCoffee on Aug 19, 2011 - 21 answers

How much to worry?

Burning hunk filter: How long can you let salt dough sit in an oven at 200 degrees before it burns or becomes a problem? Do we need to wake people up or call 911? Or can it stay in until morning? [more inside]
posted by cross_impact on Jul 19, 2011 - 7 answers

Our long-term NYC hotel just canceled on us

We're moving to New York City in 8 days. Our extended-stay hotel, where we made a reservation weeks ago, just told us they won't be open by then. What do we do now? [more inside]
posted by Flying Saucer on Apr 19, 2011 - 30 answers

Emergency Japanese water bags?

Japanese emergency water bags as seen here: does anybody know where I could get something pretty similar and/or what exactly they are called? [more inside]
posted by benk on Mar 14, 2011 - 6 answers

Lack of oxygen when still breathing

Can a heart arrhythmia cause brain damage even if you're still breathing? [more inside]
posted by hwyengr on Feb 26, 2011 - 10 answers

Dispatch, we have a problem.

Is there a standard protocol (or best practices) when an emergency responder (PD, FD, EMT) gets into an accident en route to or from a call? [more inside]
posted by Admiral Haddock on Feb 10, 2011 - 3 answers

Ham radio 101, please

Please tell me about ham radio. This thread on the blue about the protests in Egypt contains a number of comments about ham radio and its utility in situations where the Internet is unavailable. Assume I know nothing about equipment or the process of becoming an operator (because this is true). [more inside]
posted by catlet on Jan 28, 2011 - 35 answers

How do police and other first responders identify next of kin or other contacts during a death or emergency?

How do police and other first responders identify next of kin or other contacts during a death or emergency? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Jan 3, 2011 - 25 answers

Hospital Transfer Help

How to get a hospital transfer approved and done *fast*? [more inside]
posted by Andrhia on Dec 22, 2010 - 13 answers

What can people do to reduce the risk of stroke?

What can people do to reduce the risk of stroke? [more inside]
posted by philipy on Dec 21, 2010 - 13 answers

phishing home security system emergency contacts

My parents just got a weird call about 30 mins ago (11:50pm). They were getting ready for bed, so my sister picked up. [more inside]
posted by wuMeFi on Nov 28, 2010 - 4 answers

Emergency Laundry Question

Emergency Laundry Question: I had some bad laundry experiences over the weekend. A dry cleaner left this awful kerosene smell in a jacket, which they tried to cover with perfume. Another laundromat over-bleached my dress shirts. How would I go about removing the odors -- of inept dry cleaning and bleach -- from these clothes tonight? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Nov 8, 2010 - 4 answers

Books about the Indian Emergency?

Can anyone recommend a non-fiction book about the Indian Emergency period (1975-1977)? I know Rushdie's Midnight's Children uses it as a backdrop but I was looking for a more analytical non-fiction take.
posted by UncleBoomee on Oct 17, 2010 - 5 answers

Must 9-1-1 callers give their date of birth?

Calling 9-1-1; is it standard for dispatchers to require the caller's date of birth before responding? [more inside]
posted by ahaynes on Aug 29, 2010 - 34 answers

Best Emergency Alert System?

The short version: My parents now need a LifeAlert-ish system for their home. Looking for the best one, with some added difficulties. [more inside]
posted by unlucky.lisp on Aug 23, 2010 - 6 answers

Applying For New California Emergency High Risk Pool

Applying for Obama Health Plan Emergency High Risk Pool for State of California. [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah on Jun 29, 2010 - 3 answers

Notification of loved ones after an accident?

If someone is in a serious accident and are incapacitated, how long does it take for police/EMT/hospital to contact his or her loved ones? [more inside]
posted by ferociouskitty on Jun 18, 2010 - 10 answers

Slide Whistle Emergency

Where can someone buy 20 cheapo slide whistles in New York City by tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by fourcheesemac on Jun 14, 2010 - 3 answers

How to come up with an emergency $80 in Dallas today?

I need suggestions as to how to make an emergency $80 by the end of today. I have nothing of real value to sell or pawn, I am ineligible to sell plasma, and my friends are all unable to help me at this time. I am in Dallas and I am pretty scared. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 9, 2010 - 50 answers

Build me an emergency car-kit

What item or knowledge has saved you in a car-related bind? [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith on May 28, 2010 - 47 answers

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