There is always a time when a disaster can happen at any moment! It is highly important to just be smart and to be prepared! Having a survival kit comes in handy every time so that way you can be confident in such a disaster, like so:
Water: portable water in suitable containers for immediate drinkability, and a water filter for purifying after you run out of bottled water.
Food: High-calorie foods such as high – calorie energy bars or MRE (meals – ready – to – eat) are vital to maintaining sufficient energy to keep going.
Extra Clothing: Even if it’s warm outside if you get in trouble without extra clothes, hypothermia becomes a risk. Bring a stocking hat and rain jacket, and avoid cotton which is worthless when wet.
Body Warmers: Body warmers! Bring reflective “aluminized” space blanket or survival blanket to retain body heat, catalytic, heater, and bottled gas fluid.
Shelter: Small tent, tarp with grommets, large plastic trash bag as a poncho or expedient shelter roof.
Sunglasses: Good vision is essential! There are some great sunglasses out there that will enhance your vision, provide polarization for water or snow, and will prevent eye fatigue.
Sanitation: Toilet paper, hygiene products, soap, hand – towel and any other body care products you may need.
First Aid Kit: First aid kit! Keep at least the basics; band-aids, sterile gauze, disinfectant, first aid manual, medical tape, medical scissors, disposable gloves, tweezers, cotton swabs and a thermometer.
Extra Cash: Extra cash will enable you to purchase the supplies you did not include and other necessary items. Although it may not be needed or deemed useless, in the event of a major disaster, it is always good to keep some emergency cash on hand. A good amount to save is $50 for a disaster survival kit.
Medications: Medications! There should be at least a seven-day supply of any prescription and nonprescription medications used by family members in your disaster survival kit.
Matches: ‘Strike Anywhere’ matches, not the type that you must strike on the box. Store the matches in a watertight case. Keeping a lighter and a fire starter in addition to matches are a good idea.
Pocket Knife: A multi-purpose tool with a knife is ideal.
Map: Simply having a good map of the region you’re in could get you out of trouble. Know how to read and navigate with maps.
Compass: A compass is ideal for establishing bearings while used in conjunction with a map. A GPS isn’t so good for that.
Flashlight: And extra batteries! A LED flashlight, preferably a hand – mounted style, is the best choice. Even though LED flashlight batteries last a considerable time, keep extras.
Personal Docs: Important personal documents like proof of address, insurance policies, birth certificates, and passports should be stored together in an area with easy access in case of a natural disaster.
Weather Radio: A small weather radio will keep you informed of the conditions outside and where to seek shelter or emergency personnel during and after a natural disaster.
Cell Phone: And chargers! The towers may be down following a natural disaster, but emergency personnel will get them repaired fast for communication. Keep a cell phone with a wall or car charger handy!