Sunday, September 8, 2013

Making A 72 Hour Emergency Kit

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By Helene Norris


Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other such disasters can happen at any time. Because these can occur so suddenly and so powerfully, the damage can be considerable. It is not only properties that are in danger, lives can also be lost. Roads can become impassable, utility systems are disrupted and so on. A 72 hour emergency kit will be a lot of help.

The items that should be included are objects that are needed for survival. You can easily be cut off from food and water supplies as well as from utilities. Worse yet, you may be left injured or exposed to bad weather. This collection will therefore be very important if you want to escape possible death and reach safety.

Include food in your list. Ideally, these food items should items that can keep for a long time. It should provide nutrition. You might not be able to cook given the circumstances, it would be best if you purchase items that can be eaten immediately. Biscuits and canned goods are examples.

Include water in the materials you are gathering. No one will be able to live without water for long. It is highly possible that you may not have a water source during the disaster so this is something that should not be forgotten. Prepare enough for several days and make sure that each family member is accounted for.

Another important addition is first aid supplies. Disasters can bring about injuries. Unfortunately, you will not have access to hospitals and medication all the time. It is best to get some basic medical supplies. If one of the family members has a condition and he needs medication, then this should be included as well.

To ensure that you will be able to keep in touch with family, write down their numbers. Your mobile will not last given that it operates on batteries. Write down emergency numbers so you can get help. Since you might not be able to get the bank, keep cash with you as well. Copies of documents like identification papers should also be carried along.

When disasters strike, you may have no electricity or you could be stuck somewhere out in the open. You will need protection from the elements. A sleeping bag can be a source of warmth. A small collection of warm clothes will also be helpful.

Other objects can also be useful in these times. A flashlight will be source of illumination when there is no electricity. You can bring a whistle so instead of shouting for help, you can just blow on it. You may also want to add a pocket knife as this can also be used for many things. Do not forget to throw in a radio so you can listen to the news.

These objects will have to be placed in a bag or container. Choose something that is easily portable just in case you have to move from one location to another. Place your 72 hour emergency kit in a place where it can easily be reached. Determine when these items will expire so you can replace them as needed.




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