When a catastrophe hits, local government services and community emergency agencies may not have the ability to respond to your emergency quickly. Their mobility, communications, personnel, equipment and buildings may have all suffered during the disaster. They will all be overwhelmed, but you don’t have to be, as long as you’re prepared.
5 Essentials Every 72 Hour Survival Kit Should Have
Emergency preparedness experts advise us that we should all be prepared to survive on our own in these situations for at least three days. That’s 72 hours that you may have to fend for yourself until help arrives. What’s the best way to be prepared for your emergency survival? We recommend having a 72 hour kit in both your home, as well as your office. Here are five essentials that you need to ensure are included in your 72 hour survival kit:
1) Water
· At least 1 gallon per person, per day – That’s 3 gallons per person for a 3-day supply.
· Dehydration is a very serious issue during major disasters. During these times, water services may not be functioning properly. Your local water source may even become contaminated, making the water unsafe to drink. You need to ensure that your kit contain enough clean, drinking water to keep you hydrated until water services are restored.
· You also need to make sure that you have clean water for bathing, brushing your teeth, washing clothes and dishes, as well as enough for any pets you may have in your home.
2) Food Storage
· At least 9 meals – 3 meals per day, per person
· The last thing you need during a major emergency is to have to worry about where your next meal is going to come from. During a crisis, local grocery stores, markets, restaurants and fast food places will probably be shut down. And, even if they’re open, ATM and credit card processors may be down. Therefore, you’ll have no way of buying food to feed yourself. Play it safe by having the food storage you need to survive until other options are restored.
· Make sure that your food storage contains non-perishable food items. These products have long shelf lives, so the quality of your emergency foods will still be good when they’re needed. Some good ideas for food storage with a long shelf life include canned foods, dehydrated foods and freeze-dried foods.
3) First Aid Kit
The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends that your first aid kit contain the following:
· Gauze and Adhesive Tape
· Hydrogen Peroxide
· Antibiotic Ointment
· Antiseptic Wipes
· Tweezers
· Safety Pins
· Bandages – assorted sizes and shapes
· Sharp Scissors – tips should be rounded
· Instant-activating, disposable cold packs
4) Flashlight
· Your flashlight needs to be battery-powered, as your electrical services may also be down.
· Be sure to pack extra batteries for your flashlight and test them regularly.
5) Radio
· Make sure that your radio is also battery-powered, and pack extra batteries for it, just in case.
· In the event of a major catastrophe, this may be your only way of keeping informed about what’s happening around you. Electrical services, and well as television stations, may be non-operational. You’ll need to be able to tune-in via radio to get important information about evacuations, emergency housing, and more situations to come, etc…
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