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The Essentials for an Emergency
Preparing for an emergency may not seem necessary during a time of peace
or in between natural disasters. Since emergencies happen with little
to no warning though, it is important for individuals and families to be
ready with an emergency plan and supplies. Emergency kits can be
tailored to each family and the dangers of their area, but there are
essentials that are contained in a Deluxe 4 Person Survival Kit in a
compact backpack for easy carrying, but every emergency plan and kit,
regardless of location, should contain some essentials.
The first step towards emergency preparedness is to have a disaster
plan. This plan should be based on local natural disasters such as
flooding or earthquakes, and should include any warning signs and what
to do if the family is outside the home when the emergency strikes. The
emergency plans should be reviewed with the whole family, including
places to meet, where the emergency supplies are and how to contact each
other, and basic emergency skills such as first aid and water
purification.
Every emergency kit must contain clean drinking water, and should also
include water purification systems. People that prepare for evacuations
or will need to be stay mobile during an emergency will need portable
filtration systems like the Katadyn Pocket Microfilter, and individuals
can carry smaller Micropur MP1 Purification Tablets in case of
separation or to save space in individual emergency packs. A clean and
durable water bottle is required for carrying purified water and keeping
people hydrated in an emergency.
A bare minimum food supply for an emergency should last each member of
the family for at least three days, but preferably longer. The Mountain
House 72 Hour Emergency Meal Kit will provide three meals a day, while
the Mountain House 2 Person 7 Days Food Reserve can last people a week
without taking up much space in a kit or home.
Emergency preparation should include small and portable tool kits for
repairs, escapes or as survival tools. These can be Multi-Tool Knife or
Multi-Tool Pliers, or separate tools such as shovels, ropes, gloves and
hatchets.
A first aid kit is especially important in case someone is injured
during the emergency. People that are preparing for long emergencies may
wish to have a fully stocked medical kit, but basic emergency
preparation should include a number of items to address injuries and
illness: bandages, gauze, medical tape, disinfectants and antibiotics,
alcohol wipes, scissors, tweezers, a mask or face shield, several pairs
of gloves and over-the-counter medications. People on prescription
medications should have at least a week’s worth of medication in an
emergency kit as well.
Emergency kits should also include a shelter, blanket or sleeping bag
and candles or flashlights or lanterns with plenty of spare batteries.
Basic hygiene supplies such as toothbrushes and toilet paper should be
included as well. A survival guide such as “How to Prepare For Any
Disaster” can help people that want to be as prepared as possible for
any emergency and provide valuable information and survival tips for
those that have no emergency preparedness
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