Disaster Preparedness

Here on the east coast of North America we are headed into hurrican season, in California it is Earthquake season all the time, and in the center of the country it seems to be severe flood season right now. If a disaster, natural or manmade, were to strike right now do you have a clue how to be ready and how to survive?

If your answer was no....then read on. The surest way to survive any unknown situation is to be prepared. To be prepared takes planning and time. I want to survive, my family and pets with me. So I have taken time to think things through, and have sought out advice from the Red Cross, FEMA, and anywhere else I could find reliable information. I plan to share some of this information in the next several posts with you. I hope it helps.

The first thing I did was to prepare an emergency kit for in the car, if someone gets stranded in a winter blizzard they can survive with this kit. (or any other unforseen issue that makes getting back to safety a problem)

HERE IS A LIST OF ITEMS WHICH SHOULD BE KEPT IN YOUR CAR'S MOBILE SURVIVAL KIT:
· Nylon Carrying Bag or Day Pack (I used a backpack and everything is in it)
· Bottled Water
· Non-perishable Food-Candy Bars, Dried Fruits, Jerky, Cookies, Crackers, Etc.
· Can Opener (if needed for the food packed)
· Transistor Radio and Extra Batteries (or a wind-up style)
· Flashlight and Extra Batteries (or a wind-up style)
· First Aid Kit
· Routine Medications - Aspirin, Tylenol, Cold Tablets, Etc.
· Gloves
· Essential Medication-Extra Prescription Medications
· Blanket, Sleeping Bags, Space Blanket
· Sealable Plastic Bags
· Pre-moistened Towelettes
· Small Tool Kit
· Matches,Lighter, and Candle
· Chemical Light Sticks
· Walking Shoes and Extra Socks
· Change of Clothes
· Jacket
· Entertainment Pack - Family Photos, Notebooks, Reading Material and Games
· Cash (Small Denominations and Coins)

There may be other things you think of that are necessary for your personal needs, add them also.

REMEMBER: You could be stranded for up to 72 hours. Make sure that you have enough supplies to meet your needs