Most of the time, you will never know when disaster strikes. At this point, everyone panics and chances are, you’ll just grab everything that comes into sight until you’ll have to evacuate. In order to save yourself the hassle, why not store everything in just one emergency kit? Survival kits are important when faced with natural and man-made calamities. These are kits which contain all the essentials; from food, health to communication which will help you and your family survive for the next three days.
Survival kits are pre-planned, meaning you don’t have to wait for a tsunami warning or a typhoon hitting your locality. Furthermore, since an emergency may strike at any random moment, having survival kits in offices and vehicles are also a must.
What goes into your survival kit may vary with the person next to you, considering that he or she may have specific needs. However, generally speaking, your survival kit should contain all the basic necessities such as water, food, lighting devices, and first aid items.
First of all, you should have at least a gallon of water. Opt for purified water so you don’t have to worry about sanitation. Water purification tablets are also helpful in case you run out of water supply.
Your survival kit should also contain food. These foods should be easy to store and do not spoil easily. Canned goods and energy bars are ideal because they have a long shelf life. If you have a toddler or an infant, it is best to pack some milk formula as well.
Your first aid items should also go into the survival kit. You will need bandages, gauze, antiseptic and disinfectants. Store important medications if you have specific medical conditions such as allergies and asthma.
You will also need other survival items that will enable you to build a temporary shelter. Consider putting in a swiss knife, ropes and thermal blankets in your survival kits. A swiss knife will come in handy for self-defense, but also for cutting things with. Ropes will help put together your temporary shelter, while thermal blankets will come in useful especially if you get lost in cold places.
Other small but necessary items are waterproof matches and lighters. You will need to survive the dark cold nights, as well as light a fire to cook food and heat water. Bring with you a whistle which can be used as a means of communication if you get lost or need to call out for help. Bring a battery powered flashlight with spare batteries as well. Pack crayons, some paper and and small toys to keep the kids entertained. Also don’t forget to pack copies of important documents and some cash into a ziplock bag.
You cannot predict what situation you will find yourself in case a calamity strikes, so it is better to be ready as early as now. Constantly update your items and check out the expiration dates of your consumables. Lastly, your survival kits should be placed in an area that you can easily reach and remember.
Survival kits are pre-planned, meaning you don’t have to wait for a tsunami warning or a typhoon hitting your locality. Furthermore, since an emergency may strike at any random moment, having survival kits in offices and vehicles are also a must.
What goes into your survival kit may vary with the person next to you, considering that he or she may have specific needs. However, generally speaking, your survival kit should contain all the basic necessities such as water, food, lighting devices, and first aid items.
First of all, you should have at least a gallon of water. Opt for purified water so you don’t have to worry about sanitation. Water purification tablets are also helpful in case you run out of water supply.
Your survival kit should also contain food. These foods should be easy to store and do not spoil easily. Canned goods and energy bars are ideal because they have a long shelf life. If you have a toddler or an infant, it is best to pack some milk formula as well.
Your first aid items should also go into the survival kit. You will need bandages, gauze, antiseptic and disinfectants. Store important medications if you have specific medical conditions such as allergies and asthma.
You will also need other survival items that will enable you to build a temporary shelter. Consider putting in a swiss knife, ropes and thermal blankets in your survival kits. A swiss knife will come in handy for self-defense, but also for cutting things with. Ropes will help put together your temporary shelter, while thermal blankets will come in useful especially if you get lost in cold places.
Other small but necessary items are waterproof matches and lighters. You will need to survive the dark cold nights, as well as light a fire to cook food and heat water. Bring with you a whistle which can be used as a means of communication if you get lost or need to call out for help. Bring a battery powered flashlight with spare batteries as well. Pack crayons, some paper and and small toys to keep the kids entertained. Also don’t forget to pack copies of important documents and some cash into a ziplock bag.
You cannot predict what situation you will find yourself in case a calamity strikes, so it is better to be ready as early as now. Constantly update your items and check out the expiration dates of your consumables. Lastly, your survival kits should be placed in an area that you can easily reach and remember.
