You and your family will have a much greater chance of surviving a major catastrophe if there is a home emergency kit prepared beforehand. We all remember the news stories about Hurricane Sandy and how millions of people were unprepared. Would your family be able to handle a disaster like this?
With any luck, you won't have to. Still, an emergency kit should be prepared in case something like this happens in your area. Here are some things you should have on hand in case you need them:
Flashlights. Don't skimp on the flashlight, get a high quality one that is not rechargeable. Keep in mind that it could be days until your power is restored. You'll need lots of spare batteries, too, and you'll have to be careful to replace the spares before they get too old. For people who know how to properly store and use kerosene lamps, this is another decent thing for your kit. Some candles - and matches - also are a good idea.
Hand sanitizer is another important item. Washing your hands may not be something that you can do for a while if the water system has been contaminated. Keep a large bottle of hand sanitizer and some paper towels on hand to keep as germ-free as possible.
It's crucial to have a car adapter. You can use this to recharge your electronics, including your smartphone, so that you can have communication that you will definitely need.
Bottled water is essential. When water is not fit for washing, it certainly isn't fit for drinking. Your home should have at least one spare case of water at all times because as we all know, it doesn't take long to become dehydrated. You can never have too much drinkable water, and if there is a major storm warning like a hurricane, stock up as much as you can.
The generally accepted recommendation is that you should have a food supply in your kit that will last at least 2 weeks. Your kit should have non-perishable food items, things like peanut butter, and canned goods. If you are able to, have a gas grill on hand so you can do some cooking if need be. You should have some gasoline stored somewhere safe. If you forget a can opener you will have some trouble, so store one in your kit as well. Gather together some plastic bowls, utensils, cups, and paper plates for your kit.
And get a proper first aid kit. Keep bandages, antibiotic ointments and other supplies, in addition to pain relievers and gastrointestinal medicines and any allergy pills you regularly take. You should also have all your prescriptions in order.
If you don't have sleeping bags for everyone, you should purchase some. Remember, you could be without a bed for some time. You and your family can stay warm and comfortable if there are sleeping bags for everyone ready in case you need to evacuate the home.
None of these will make time without power pleasant. But they can help you and family survive the worst of times until power is restored and you're back in your home.
With any luck, you won't have to. Still, an emergency kit should be prepared in case something like this happens in your area. Here are some things you should have on hand in case you need them:
Flashlights. Don't skimp on the flashlight, get a high quality one that is not rechargeable. Keep in mind that it could be days until your power is restored. You'll need lots of spare batteries, too, and you'll have to be careful to replace the spares before they get too old. For people who know how to properly store and use kerosene lamps, this is another decent thing for your kit. Some candles - and matches - also are a good idea.
Hand sanitizer is another important item. Washing your hands may not be something that you can do for a while if the water system has been contaminated. Keep a large bottle of hand sanitizer and some paper towels on hand to keep as germ-free as possible.
It's crucial to have a car adapter. You can use this to recharge your electronics, including your smartphone, so that you can have communication that you will definitely need.
Bottled water is essential. When water is not fit for washing, it certainly isn't fit for drinking. Your home should have at least one spare case of water at all times because as we all know, it doesn't take long to become dehydrated. You can never have too much drinkable water, and if there is a major storm warning like a hurricane, stock up as much as you can.
The generally accepted recommendation is that you should have a food supply in your kit that will last at least 2 weeks. Your kit should have non-perishable food items, things like peanut butter, and canned goods. If you are able to, have a gas grill on hand so you can do some cooking if need be. You should have some gasoline stored somewhere safe. If you forget a can opener you will have some trouble, so store one in your kit as well. Gather together some plastic bowls, utensils, cups, and paper plates for your kit.
And get a proper first aid kit. Keep bandages, antibiotic ointments and other supplies, in addition to pain relievers and gastrointestinal medicines and any allergy pills you regularly take. You should also have all your prescriptions in order.
If you don't have sleeping bags for everyone, you should purchase some. Remember, you could be without a bed for some time. You and your family can stay warm and comfortable if there are sleeping bags for everyone ready in case you need to evacuate the home.
None of these will make time without power pleasant. But they can help you and family survive the worst of times until power is restored and you're back in your home.
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