Emergency Kits

A simple plan to cover the unexpected is to create some Emergency Kits for your home, holiday, camping, work place. Unanticipated disasters and complications can meet us at any time. The preparations for these things can give you security and peace of mind.

What you should know

Emergency kits come in one of two types: Home and Travel. A kit is stored at home and is usually more complete because of the extra storage room and the potential to be at home for a long enough period, in a disaster. However, in many disasters, the evacuation is required. In these cases emergency kits can be easily taken with you, something like a large waterproof bag or duffel bag to transport.

Pack your emergency kit

There are a lot of items that are in good emergency kits. Below is the list of most common items for a kit, categorized by essential, important, and nice-to-have. Each family needs to see the list compiled and the items they believe that the most crucial for them in a time of crisis.

Essential elements kit

  • LED Flashlight: This reliable torch is a must. The new technology is far superior to battery-draining incandescent lamps and offers a better, more visible light than any other light source available. Remember, two LED flashlights and extra batteries.
  • First-aid kit: a complete collection of items like bandages, disinfectants, basic medicines, etc. If your family needs daily medication, make sure that the storage is also in the kit.
  • Multi-tool or folding knife: A robust multi-tool provides you with basic tools in a package easily transported. A good multi-tool has screwdrivers with knives and blades in different sizes for a variety of different applications.
  • Non-perishable food: Add foods that are not cooked to order in your emergency kits supplies. Pack enough for at least a 72-hour-(3-day) time. Nuts, granola bars, dried foods, and peanut butter are all excellent choice. Canning has a good durability. Just be sure to provide a can opener (or make sure that multi-tool available)!
  • Bottled water: Pack a liter of water per person per day. This not only serves as drinking water (which your body needs), but is enough for sanitary purposes.
  • Warm blankets from your home, the warm, dry blankets suffice, preferably wool. Space Blankets for your travel pack and load space.
  • Waterproof matches / lighter: It is important that the fire-starting tools for the case that additional warmth is needed.

Important points for emergency kits

  • AM / FM radio: Important information is often broadcast over radio waves in the case of an emergency. Keep extra batteries in your kit for the radio, if you so choose, in your kit.
  • Extra clothes: In case of inclement weather, the value of the warm, dry clothing is rising dramatically. Extra clothes in a waterproof bag.
  • Dust Mask: Natural disasters can be a great show, stirring up dust and other harmful particles.
  • Bleach: These common household cleaners used a variety of purposes, the main being the purification of drinking water. Sixteen drops per gallon is sure drinking water.
  • Cash (and change): ATMs and credit card machines do not work when the power is out. Keep more money in a safe place in your kit in case you need to buy supplies in an emergency.
  • Whistle: Often overlooked, do not underestimate how important a good whistle. These small wonders are easy to use, safe to transport and easy to listen to emergency personnel.

Nice-to-have-Kit Article

  • Moist Towelletes: For cleaning and hygiene
  • Plastic garbage bags for the cleaning and hygiene
  • Tarps / plastic sheeting: Window and wall repair
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Baby Diapers / Formula
  • Extra glasses, contacts, etc.
  • Tape