Disaster Supplies Kit

Earthquakes, floods, and other disasters can seriously disrupt normal life. Services may not be available, transportation may be cut off and roads may be blocked. In some cases, you may be forced to evacuate. WATER Plan on one gallon of water per person per day. Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. FOOD Store at least a three-day supply of no-perishable food. Food suggestions Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water) Staples-sugar, salt, pepper High energy foods-peanut butter, jelly, crackers, nuts, health food bars, trail mix. Have two first aid kits. Items to include Contact your local American Red Cross chapter to obtain a basic first aid textbook. CLOTHING & BEDDING Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person. Sturdy shoes or work boots Rain gear One blanket or sleeping bag per person Hat and gloves Thermal underwear Sunglasses Elderly People

Disaster Supplies Kit Disaster Supplies Kit Disasters can happen anytime and anywhere. And when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. A highway spill or hazardous material could mean evacuation. After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. Your family will cope best by preparing for disaster before it strikes. Prepare Your Kit Review the checklist below. Possible Containers Include! Water Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Food Store at least a three day supply of non-perishable food items. First Aid Kit Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car. Non-Prescription Drugs Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever Anti-diarrhea medication Antacid (for stomach upset) Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center 1-800-922-1117 or 1-803-777-1117) Laxative Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center 1-800-922-1117 or 1-803-777-1117)

Building a Vehicle Emergency Kit | Utah Preppers Your Car Emergency Kit should be designed to accommodate a wide variety of potential Emergency Situations that may occur while you are in or near your vehicle. There are several categories that you should carefully consider when you are assembling your kit. The most important thing to remember is to not forget about it – an Emergency Kit is never something you just throw in the back and never think about again. You’ll want to maintain it and adapt it regularly for the season. The best frame of mind to try to put yourself in while planning your kit is to imagine yourself stuck in your car for a 24 – 48 hour period. Basic Car Emergency Basic Car Emergencies include your battery dying, getting stuck in a ditch, running out of gas, simple breakdowns, etc. Battery Jumper Cables – if your battery dies for some reason, you’ll have a much better chance of getting help quickly if you are able to actually supply the jumper cables for would be helpers. Extended Emergency Survival Like this:

37 Things You Should Stock but Probably Aren’t UPDATED: 67 Items! Every survivalist message board and prepper blog tells you to stock the same things; weapons, water, food basics, etc. So, I went looking for a list of things that you should be stocking, but probably aren’t. Everything on the list will make your life many times easier after the SHTF, especially in a Bugging-In scenario. 1. Toothpaste and Toothbrushes 2. 38. What Else? This is a short list of things we are probably forgetting. For more Survival Gear ideas visit our survival store Forge Survival Supply. Photo by: Mag3737

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