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The First 3 Days of an Emergency
When emergencies strike, there is often no warning. Therefore, it is
crucial for every homeowner to have the necessary supplies in case an
emergency arises. The first 72 hours that one's family is in crisis is
the most important time for survival. Quite often, emergency vehicles
and medical assistants have trouble getting through barriers, especially
when natural disasters strike. Every family should have a least three
days worth of survival supplies in an easily accessible area for when
the time comes. The following list is of items that are essential to
sustaining life while help is on the way:
Water
Humans can survive on water for as long as two months. It is the most
important element in being able to survive an emergency. A good rule of
thumb is to have 3 to 5 gallons of water stored for drinking. Extra
gallons may be purchased for cleansing, but the drinking water is most
important.
Food
Sealed food pouches are the best way to go for making a survival kit.
Foil sealed pouches do not require any opening mechanisms and they can
stay fresh until the individual removes the seal to eat. The homeowner
should purchase enough of these food pouches to last the entire family
at least 72 hours. Larger packages are available to allow for extra
time.
First Aid
First aid items are necessary for any injuries that may arise. It may
take medics quite some time to be able to access the area, so it is best
for the homeowner to put away as many first aid kits as possible. A
basic first aid kit consists of bandages, iodine, antiseptic towelettes,
sponge dressings, alcohol pads, iodine, and cotton tip applicators. Ace
bandages and neck braces may provide additional protection just in case
of more serious injuries.
Light
Electricity is lost in most emergencies. Candles, light sticks, and
flashlights can provide an inexpensive source of temporary power for
moving around. People with slightly better budgets can invest in an
emergency power source such as an adventure kit. An adventure kit has
the capability of charging cellular phones, appliances, and radios. Some
adventure kits also have solar panels so they can receive power from
the sun during the day.
Warmth
The homeowner should store plenty of blankets and sleeping bags so the
family can stay warm and get as much rest as possible during this time
of crisis. It would also be wise to store a very small kerosene heater
for warmth when electricity is not available. Any hooded clothing should
also go into the survival kit.
Communication
An amateur band radio or CB radio would be very beneficial during this
time. This will help the individual to communicate. CB radios will
operate on batteries, so the user should be sure to load the devices
with batteries before storing them.
With these few items, a family should be able to survive the first 72
hours of an emergency. The rest of the survival process involves having
faith and sticking with loved ones until the worst is over.
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