Rural Internet Connection: I need help with gauging current data use before investing in mobile broadband. [more inside]
posted by fujiko on Nov 10, 2009 - 10 answers

When is a medic alert bracelet necessary? how useful are they actually? [more inside]
posted by nadawi on Oct 26, 2009 - 21 answers

Any suggestions on an emergency boot tool that can see my hard drive? [more inside]
posted by Wong Fei-hung on Oct 8, 2009 - 7 answers

What is it like to be a volunteer victim advocate? [more inside]
posted by kathrineg on Aug 23, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there a service that will text or email tornado warnings to me? [more inside]
posted by nadawi on Jun 13, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm already certified as an EMT outside of the US, but now that I'm going to school in America I'd like to get certified there as well. However, I don't have a lot of time over the summer for the course. Does anyone know of any really intensive, really concentrated EMT basic course? Like all day, every day for a couple weeks. Does this exist in the US?
posted by howgenerica on Apr 25, 2009 - 8 answers

What can we do to thank some extremely helpful Emergency Room staff? [more inside]
posted by troika on Apr 21, 2009 - 11 answers

Emergency date venue in London's South Bank; any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by ajp on Apr 16, 2009 - 17 answers

What happens after a serious, possibly fatal, accident or crash? NOT an insurance question. [more inside]
posted by txvtchick on Apr 15, 2009 - 29 answers

Does anyone know of a handy reference of emergency medicine questions and statements in different languages? [more inside]
posted by greatgefilte on Apr 14, 2009 - 4 answers

How fast do vitamins & Minerals absorb into the body? [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Apr 13, 2009 - 16 answers

I was recently out of the country on vacation. The tenants at my rental property had a plumbing emergency while I was unreachable, and I suspect they were taken advantage of. What options do I have? [more inside]
posted by puddleglum on Mar 25, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there a reputable place (online or otherwise) where I can get a quick emergency loan within the next 10 days for $600 - $900? I have somewhat poor credit. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 20, 2009 - 11 answers

Fluorescent lantern suggestions for emergency home use? [more inside]
posted by ae4rv on Mar 18, 2009 - 10 answers

Do you know of any reasonably credible sources that list the premiums and deductibles that hospitals/doctors (of any kind, but largely medical surgeons for intensive-care/emergency/surgical hospitals) pay for medical malpractice insurance? I'm researching figures for a malpractice reform idea. [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Mar 16, 2009 - 2 answers

My mother's car was robbed yesterday in Savannah, GA. Thieves made off with the originals of her Social Security card, the Social Security card of my recently deceased father, her bank debit/ATM card, her original driver's license, credit cards, documents with her address on it, business cards, and a lot of cash. She had the police involved & a report has been filed. She has canceled the credit cards and will be talking to her bank. Thankfully her checkbook wasn't taken. What else can she do, or can I help with, to prevent identity theft now that criminals have her SSN, my dad's SSN, and her drivers license and address? [more inside]
posted by cuddles.mcsnuggy on Mar 8, 2009 - 11 answers

Had to go to the emergency room (I'm fine) and when I presented my insurance they said my "ER Access Fee" was 0$. So I paid nothing, but what does that cover exactly? [more inside]
posted by Hands of Manos on Jan 3, 2009 - 6 answers

Can you help my wife and I choose health insurance? [more inside]
posted by attercoppe on Jan 2, 2009 - 12 answers

I need recommendations for a good "emergency autodialer" system for my grandmother. The general idea is that should she fall and break her hip (or whatever), she can hit a button on a pendant, and the system calls some preprogrammed numbers and delivers an emergency message. CTQs below... [more inside]
posted by juliewhite on Dec 11, 2008 - 9 answers

How does one "put aside" x months of expenses for emergencies? Not pay expenses for x months? [more inside]
posted by swiffa on Nov 19, 2008 - 14 answers

Looking at setting up a simple web site (no CGI) but needs to be up 24/7 and reasonably disaster proof (earthquake, hurricane, regional fires, etc.). Hosting company needs to be multisite with automagic failover assuming one site goes down. [more inside]
posted by benzenedream on Nov 10, 2008 - 7 answers

I am trying to resolve some angry and anxious feelings I’m having about emergency medical care my husband received this weekend. Very long story inside. [more inside]
posted by jay dee bee on Oct 26, 2008 - 28 answers

Passport emergency!! (In the UK) [more inside]
posted by triggerfinger on Aug 30, 2008 - 12 answers

Is this an emergency? Not peeing or pooping, sitting funny, grunting, looking really uncomfortable: is my rabbit ok until tomorrow or should I pay the extra $200 for an emergency appointment? [more inside]
posted by arcticwoman on Jun 15, 2008 - 31 answers

Emergency Medieval Latin translation? Yes, you read that correctly. [more inside]
posted by Ignatius J. Reilly on Apr 1, 2008 - 5 answers

What to put in a modern day emergency kit in the event of Katrina like situation? I realize there are lists that cover this, but I'm looking for what people who have been through this situation have personally found useful. Yeah, I've looked through previous similar questions. [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher on Mar 16, 2008 - 20 answers

Anyone here work on the Panasonic HVX200 camera? We're having a footage emergency and need advice immediately -- seriously, epic karma points to the piler who can help us out. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by tweebiscuit on Mar 13, 2008 - 11 answers

In the aftermath of major natural disasters like, for example, an earthquake, hurricane or tornado, there exist certain conventions and procedures for communication - like, for example, channel 19 on a CB radio, or the emergency broadcast network on TV. When speaking in terms of RADIO-based communication, what are the protocols and technologies that are in place now that are most likely to be used in a crisis such as this? CB? AM/FM? [more inside]
posted by kbanas on Feb 12, 2008 - 14 answers

Is there a free clinic in Dallas? Or any kind of reduced-payment medical facility, more specifically, for treating injuries vs. illness? [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob on Dec 18, 2007 - 7 answers

Is my manual '02 VW GTI going to roll away? My emergency brake appears to still be working, but all of a sudden it now requires me to pull it up so it's almost vertical in order to feel it engage. Previously, I've never had to yank it up more than a couple inches. [more inside]
posted by cgg on Dec 3, 2007 - 14 answers

Where, in Canada, can I buy emergency/disaster kit items such as water rations? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Nov 24, 2007 - 33 answers

Survivalist/LazyStudentFilter: I need advise on the feasibility of making my own "canned" meals (but without the can), using boil-able/freezable/microwavable plastic pouches, a vacuum sealer, and a pressure cooker. May interest cheap and lazy students, busy people, and survivalists - if it works. Details inside... [more inside]
posted by jytsai on Oct 23, 2007 - 12 answers

Aside from the everyday Emergency Kit contents, what are some useful items to have during a long term emergency? What would MacGyver pack in his long term emergency survival kit? Extra points for creativity, cheapness (in cost, not quality), and simplicity. [more inside]
posted by jytsai on Oct 16, 2007 - 22 answers

So I'm preparing a paranoid "keep 24 people warm and happy for two weeks" kit in case of emergency. The kicker is that I'm lazy - so I want the kit to be usable anytime within the next 10 years. (None of that "rotating supplies in and out" for me, nosiree.) But I'm stuck on a few problems. [more inside]
posted by jytsai on Oct 9, 2007 - 30 answers

Help me find a program that can send an 'emergency email' at the click of a button/doubleclick of an icon, for a older relative with dialup internet access who lives alone. [more inside]
posted by tra on Aug 18, 2007 - 21 answers

Does anyone know if there is a medical alarm service (like LifeFone or MedicAlert) that works on a cellular network instead of old copper wire land-lines? [more inside]
posted by lucidreamstate on Jun 3, 2007 - 4 answers

Are there any reliable, timely news alerts for the Seattle area that I can have emailed to me? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on Apr 17, 2007 - 3 answers

I had unprotected sex 5 days after starting birth control pills. (My birth control type advises to use an alternate method for 7 days after starting). Should I get emergency contraception? Even if it means getting my period again a week after it ended?
posted by anonymous on Feb 10, 2007 - 16 answers

It’s cyclone season where I am. There’s a pretty good chance we’ll loose power and / or water. What should I put in my emergency food box? [more inside]
posted by t0astie on Feb 7, 2007 - 7 answers

Help! My friend is travelling from Vancouver, Canada to London, England(due to a death in the family) and she just lost all her id. What can she do !? [more inside]
posted by grex on Dec 5, 2006 - 13 answers

I need ideas on emergency shelters, for the homeless in urban environments, as well as for out in the boondocks. Must be inexpensive or free and easy to set up. Please blow my mind.
posted by dropkick on Oct 8, 2006 - 13 answers

My credit card is almost breaking, how to fix it and keep the magnetic strip working? [more inside]
posted by dcrocha on Oct 4, 2006 - 9 answers

I work for a nonprofit in Central Florida. In the event of an impending emergency (hurricane, fire, whathaveyou) we would like the ability to send a recorded message out to a pre-set list of contacts AND have a message box where those contacts would be able to leave messages for our staff. [more inside]
posted by IndigoSkye on Sep 14, 2006 - 2 answers

Where can I find this case online or anywhere n New York City? The "Break In Case of Emergency" with hammer?
posted by Jujee on Sep 8, 2006 - 8 answers

What is the availability of emergency contraception in Fairfax, Virginia, USA? [more inside]
posted by Nothing on Aug 19, 2006 - 14 answers

How can I learn to keep a cool head in stressful situations ? [more inside]
posted by cobrien on Jul 20, 2006 - 21 answers

How long will food and milk last in a refrigerator without power if I don't open the door? [more inside]
posted by rfbjames on Jul 19, 2006 - 15 answers

After reading this (second to last paragraph) and thinking about this situation, how much do they charge you for evacuation? [more inside]
posted by haplesschild on Jul 15, 2006 - 6 answers

Help me get my sister out of Lebanon! [more inside]
posted by onalark on Jul 13, 2006 - 61 answers

Recommendations for emergency alert bracelets (USA)? [more inside]
posted by tippiedog on Apr 3, 2006 - 4 answers