Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Things Found In Emergency Survival Kits

By Alyce Powell


Nobody likes it when an emergency strikes, but they are unfortunately a part of life. If there is some kind of power outage or natural disaster in your area, you will want to be prepared. Emergency survival kits are one way for you to not only be prepared, but to possibly save some lives, depending on the situation.

In addition to a kit, it is never a bad idea to stock up on food. Canned goods and other foods that have long shelf lives are usually best. In an emergency, your power might go out, which means food in your refrigerator or freezer might end up going bad. You should use up as much of this food as possible first, then dig into your nonperishable food stash.

You will need something to wash all that extra food down with, so buying bottled water is a good idea as well. Emergency packs have water in them, but that must be rationed just like the food. Having more around the house isn't a bad idea, just make sure you are tempted to consume it, or replace it right away if you need to.

If there is a certain type of emergency that is more prevalent in your area, such as earthquakes, then you should buy a specific kit that is tailored to that type of situation. It will have the usual food and water rations, plus other things supplies that you might need should an earthquake knock out your power or destroy your home. These packages come in all sizes from one meant for a single person to a small or medium family.

Another specialty package available is meant specifically for hurricanes or any kind of weather condition where there might be storms or heavy flooding. These have all the items you would need for survival, and might have extras like blankets to keep warm and dry. These are also supplies with a specific amount for each person, so order according to how many people you would anticipate having to feed.

There are also special search and rescue kits that will allow you to possibly help others who might need it. For example, some of these kits have bright fluorescent vests in them that allow you to be seen in the dark in case there is no power. Others may have a small, portable stretcher that folds out to carry an injured person to safety in case a health problem arises.

Sometimes emergencies have nothing to do with Mother Nature, as in the case of your car breaking down. This could happen anywhere, including rural areas you may live near or be traveling through. Keep a roadside kit on hand in your trunk so you will have things like flares and first aid supplies available to you.

There are all kinds of emergency survival kits available to the public. Some have only the very basics, while others have lots of extras for use over an extended period of time. Think ahead to any possible emergencies you might have, then buy the kits that are right for you.




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