Nobody can completely anticipate the specific issues and problems that could be encountered in the event of a full-blown emergency. The single best recourse is to be prepared for any and all contingencies that may occur. Being ready is key to coming out okay from a disaster. As such, it would do you and your family good to heed the following important home emergency survival preparation tips.
Home Emergency Survival Preparation Measures
Are you hungry for tips, recommendations and suggestions concerning home emergency preparation? Below is some advice provided by the Red Cross.
Store enough food for everybody - Go for food that does not spoil easily. Supplies need to be sufficient so that the entire family and pets can be sustained for three to seven days. Foods like powdered juices, boxed vegetables, and canned goods are acceptable.
Collect clothing - Stock up on sleeping bags and clothes for yourself and the children.
Have light - Flashlights are huge during emergencies. Go for solar, rechargeable and units that can be manually cranked so in case batteries run out, you still have working light sources.
Have gas and some cash - Plastic moneys are great, but not during emergencies. Having a few bucks on hand is smart as you never know when ATMs might conk out or bank systems fail during the midst of an emergency. It also makes sense to leave the car gas tank half full. This way you do not have to endure the long lines at the gas station.
Be friendly with the neighbors - It pays to be acquainted with the neighbors. You never know when you might need help from others, especially during interruptions in basic services.
Water everywhere - When possible, keep a supply of water for each individual per day. Store enough to last several days. Use plastic containers for the water. See to it that you have tablets and filters for water purification too.
Have options - It is never foolish to have other cooking sources available besides the typical electric or gas stove. Your best bet is a propane or barbecue stove in case power gets disrupted or you run out of gas. When using propane, make sure the tank is totally full and there is a spare handy.
Collect wood - Decent wood is great for wood-burning stoves as well as fireplaces so better stock up on them too.
Keep prescriptions - Keep any prescriptions that anybody in your family might have filled. Maintaining an extra supply of medicines - both prescribed and over-the-counter is a good idea as well. Contact healthcare providers in advance for prescription refills.
Have books - Emergency situations can take a while to return to normal. This is what the board games and books are for - to keep people entertained during power outages.
Preparation is the number one way to survive an emergency. If you have adequately prepared, and have anticipated various emergency survival scenarios, you are in a better position than the rest of the those around you who may succumb to panic. Use what you know to help yourself and others survive a calamity.
Dan Annweiler is the CEO & Editor-in-Chief of The Emergency Survival Blog and related Online Emergency Survival Store. The Emergency Survival Blog is dedicated to preparing others for natural and man-made disasters. To receive weekly email updates, subscribe at The Emergency Survival Blog.
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