If you think your prepared, just do a double take and make sure you really are. Having a nice supply in your home is only one little piece of the preparedness pie. You may not have access to your home. Do you have the same supplies in your vehicle? Let's take a quick look at some potential disasters that have and could occur:Food- You must eat food to live.Water- You must drink water to live. First Aid Kits- It would be a real tragedy to develop a serious infection because you allowed a simple scratch to go untreated because you didn't have a first aid kit to clean and care for it. There are many more items you should have, but these are the bare necessities essential to life. You shouldn't expect someone else to take care of your needs, and certainly don't expect to be welcomed by others who are trying to care for their own needs and survival. This is gambling with your life.
Non -prescription drugs: Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever Anti-diarrhea medication Antacid for stomach upset. Syrup of Ipecac used to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center. Laxative Activated Charcoal, use if advised by the Poison Control Center.For prescription advice, see your family physician. Contact your local American Red Cross chapter to obtain a basic first aid manual.
Evacuate & Travel - Hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, or disasters with advance notice, evacuating may be your best choice. If your home is threatened, leaving could save your life. Staying in a familiar area and having emergency supplies at hand is always the best choice whenever possible. I am not a big proponent of listening to what self appointed desk jockeys have to say. They do not have your personal interest in mind, and if they are wrong about the advice they gave you, their answer is "Oh well".
You need to think and act for yourself and should care for your own needs. Don't be herded to the slaughter by non interested strangers.Your Disaster Kit: Putting together a disaster kit is a personal thing in many ways, but everyone should have the basics. At least 2 weeks worth of food, 2 weeks of water, a good first aid kit, extra clothing, and any special needs. Yes, I know FEMA (Forget Everyone Manage After), advises 3 days, but I assure you, they will not be coming to your home to refresh your supplies on the fourth day. Excessive detail is beyond the scope of this article, so we'll summarize some priorities for your disaster kit.
Food- You must eat food to live. Keep non perishable foods that require no refrigeration and little or no water to prepare. Water- You must drink water to live. Put aside 15 gallons PER person PER 2 weeks, this is a minimum. You can read the article specific to just this subject by Clicking Here. First Aid Kits- It would be a real tragedy to develop a serious infection because you allowed a simple scratch to go untreated because you didn't have a first aid kit to clean and care for it. Have a first aid kit that includes items to treat lacerations, sprains, burns, infection, anti-diarrhea, pain, and antiseptic wash at the very least.
Special Needs- There are items you may need beyond the essentials. Medications, toilet paper, sleeping bags, warm clothes, hats, gloves, boots, flashlights, diapers, contacts, glasses, batteries, etc. You can add you own personal needs to the list.
Store your kit in a convenient place known to all family members. Keep a smaller version of the Disaster Supply Kit in the trunk of your car. Keep items in air-tight plastic bags. Change stored water supply every six months so it stays fresh. Rotate stored food every six months. Re-think supply kit and family needs at least once a year. Replace batteries, update clothing, etc. Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing prescription medications.
Getting started NOTE: Most shelters in Hawaii are not equipped to provide meals, beds, or emergency care. You must bring food, clothing, bedding, and special items with you. Pets are not allowed in shelters. Contact your local humane society or vet for information on how to care for pets and livestock in a disaster.
Earthquakes can be non destructive tremors, or highly destructive to both life and property. Anthrax, biological, nuclear attacks- These are always a possibility, especially nowadays. They can happen anywhere at any time without warning. Sept 11 is a prime example. All of these disasters can shut down transportation, empty the store shelves, overwhelm emergency resources and services, grossly inflate common item prices (water, food, plywood, fuel, etc) and cause widespread panic. Grocery store shelves are stripped of necessities almost always overnight, and this happens even for very minor disruptions, never mind a large tragedy. Most people are so unprepared they don't even have basics like food, water, first aid kits, and most importantly a plan.
Previously frozen foods: Meat, poultry, fish, fruits and vegetables can usually be safely refrozen if they still have ice crystals present or are very cold (40 degrees F or lower), but there will be some loss of quality. Refrozen foods should be used as soon as possible. When cooking, remember that refrozen foods have been thawed once. If thawing is necessary, do it in the refrigerator or microwave, not by thawing at room temperature. - 21151
Non -prescription drugs: Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever Anti-diarrhea medication Antacid for stomach upset. Syrup of Ipecac used to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center. Laxative Activated Charcoal, use if advised by the Poison Control Center.For prescription advice, see your family physician. Contact your local American Red Cross chapter to obtain a basic first aid manual.
Evacuate & Travel - Hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, or disasters with advance notice, evacuating may be your best choice. If your home is threatened, leaving could save your life. Staying in a familiar area and having emergency supplies at hand is always the best choice whenever possible. I am not a big proponent of listening to what self appointed desk jockeys have to say. They do not have your personal interest in mind, and if they are wrong about the advice they gave you, their answer is "Oh well".
You need to think and act for yourself and should care for your own needs. Don't be herded to the slaughter by non interested strangers.Your Disaster Kit: Putting together a disaster kit is a personal thing in many ways, but everyone should have the basics. At least 2 weeks worth of food, 2 weeks of water, a good first aid kit, extra clothing, and any special needs. Yes, I know FEMA (Forget Everyone Manage After), advises 3 days, but I assure you, they will not be coming to your home to refresh your supplies on the fourth day. Excessive detail is beyond the scope of this article, so we'll summarize some priorities for your disaster kit.
Food- You must eat food to live. Keep non perishable foods that require no refrigeration and little or no water to prepare. Water- You must drink water to live. Put aside 15 gallons PER person PER 2 weeks, this is a minimum. You can read the article specific to just this subject by Clicking Here. First Aid Kits- It would be a real tragedy to develop a serious infection because you allowed a simple scratch to go untreated because you didn't have a first aid kit to clean and care for it. Have a first aid kit that includes items to treat lacerations, sprains, burns, infection, anti-diarrhea, pain, and antiseptic wash at the very least.
Special Needs- There are items you may need beyond the essentials. Medications, toilet paper, sleeping bags, warm clothes, hats, gloves, boots, flashlights, diapers, contacts, glasses, batteries, etc. You can add you own personal needs to the list.
Store your kit in a convenient place known to all family members. Keep a smaller version of the Disaster Supply Kit in the trunk of your car. Keep items in air-tight plastic bags. Change stored water supply every six months so it stays fresh. Rotate stored food every six months. Re-think supply kit and family needs at least once a year. Replace batteries, update clothing, etc. Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing prescription medications.
Getting started NOTE: Most shelters in Hawaii are not equipped to provide meals, beds, or emergency care. You must bring food, clothing, bedding, and special items with you. Pets are not allowed in shelters. Contact your local humane society or vet for information on how to care for pets and livestock in a disaster.
Earthquakes can be non destructive tremors, or highly destructive to both life and property. Anthrax, biological, nuclear attacks- These are always a possibility, especially nowadays. They can happen anywhere at any time without warning. Sept 11 is a prime example. All of these disasters can shut down transportation, empty the store shelves, overwhelm emergency resources and services, grossly inflate common item prices (water, food, plywood, fuel, etc) and cause widespread panic. Grocery store shelves are stripped of necessities almost always overnight, and this happens even for very minor disruptions, never mind a large tragedy. Most people are so unprepared they don't even have basics like food, water, first aid kits, and most importantly a plan.
Previously frozen foods: Meat, poultry, fish, fruits and vegetables can usually be safely refrozen if they still have ice crystals present or are very cold (40 degrees F or lower), but there will be some loss of quality. Refrozen foods should be used as soon as possible. When cooking, remember that refrozen foods have been thawed once. If thawing is necessary, do it in the refrigerator or microwave, not by thawing at room temperature. - 21151
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