Have an emergency preparedness kit and you will be ready for natural and man-made disasters. They are not difficult to put together and store easily. Just a little planning ahead can save you and your family stress, discomfort, and maybe lives.
Most often the disasters experienced are due to acts of nature. These include, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. All over the world there have been volcanic eruptions, landslides, earthquakes and acts of terrorism. Everyone of these events can lead to a halt in traffic, no electricity, and no forms of phone communication.
If you live in an area where nature can cause hardships, educate yourself and family members on warning signs and what to do. Have at least one person trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first-aid. Also have an evacuation plan and meeting place set up before hand. Be prepared and make certain everyone knows where to meet and what to do.
It is vital to have a kit prepared. In it you must have at least one gallon of water for each person per day. Have regular household chlorine bleach to sanitize water if it is needed. If water is unsafe, you can add sixteen drops of liquid bleach to one gallon of water to make it safe for drinking. Do not use the type that is scented, color safe or have any added cleaners. It can also be used as a disinfectant by mixing one part bleach to nine parts water.
Enough food and high protein snacks are also vital. A three day supply of nonperishable food, per person is recommended. Try Military Ready To Eat (MRE) packets. Each package equals one complete self-contained meal. The packages are able to withstand exposure to the elements and rough handling. Protein bars and hard candy would be excellent additions to be used as snacks.
Lighting is also necessary. A flashlight with a strong beam will be useful. Make certain there are enough fresh batteries. There are also glow sticks that can be used. There is a new product available that does not need batteries or any other fuel to work. After charging for a few seconds from a high intensity light source or a few minutes of day light, it is ready and will glow in the dark all night long. It provides enough light for people to be able to move around and find things, thus allowing you to extend your battery life for flashlights and other use.
Do not forget to pack a first-aid kit. You should have plenty of bandages, sterile gauze and dressings, cleansing agent, burn ointment, antibiotic ointment, and sterile gloves. Also include aspirin, anti-diarrhea medicine, any and all prescription drugs being used, scissors, petroleum jelly, and tweezers.
The essentials for an Emergency preparedness kit is easy to put together. Every household, apartment, and work space should have one. Other items that you might want to include are a pocket knife, blankets, large garbage bags, sleeping bags, and heavy clothing. Have enough water and food to last at least three days for each person.
Most often the disasters experienced are due to acts of nature. These include, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. All over the world there have been volcanic eruptions, landslides, earthquakes and acts of terrorism. Everyone of these events can lead to a halt in traffic, no electricity, and no forms of phone communication.
If you live in an area where nature can cause hardships, educate yourself and family members on warning signs and what to do. Have at least one person trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first-aid. Also have an evacuation plan and meeting place set up before hand. Be prepared and make certain everyone knows where to meet and what to do.
It is vital to have a kit prepared. In it you must have at least one gallon of water for each person per day. Have regular household chlorine bleach to sanitize water if it is needed. If water is unsafe, you can add sixteen drops of liquid bleach to one gallon of water to make it safe for drinking. Do not use the type that is scented, color safe or have any added cleaners. It can also be used as a disinfectant by mixing one part bleach to nine parts water.
Enough food and high protein snacks are also vital. A three day supply of nonperishable food, per person is recommended. Try Military Ready To Eat (MRE) packets. Each package equals one complete self-contained meal. The packages are able to withstand exposure to the elements and rough handling. Protein bars and hard candy would be excellent additions to be used as snacks.
Lighting is also necessary. A flashlight with a strong beam will be useful. Make certain there are enough fresh batteries. There are also glow sticks that can be used. There is a new product available that does not need batteries or any other fuel to work. After charging for a few seconds from a high intensity light source or a few minutes of day light, it is ready and will glow in the dark all night long. It provides enough light for people to be able to move around and find things, thus allowing you to extend your battery life for flashlights and other use.
Do not forget to pack a first-aid kit. You should have plenty of bandages, sterile gauze and dressings, cleansing agent, burn ointment, antibiotic ointment, and sterile gloves. Also include aspirin, anti-diarrhea medicine, any and all prescription drugs being used, scissors, petroleum jelly, and tweezers.
The essentials for an Emergency preparedness kit is easy to put together. Every household, apartment, and work space should have one. Other items that you might want to include are a pocket knife, blankets, large garbage bags, sleeping bags, and heavy clothing. Have enough water and food to last at least three days for each person.
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