Disasters, whether natural occurrences or brought on by human activities, affect millions worldwide every year. Recently, the news has seemed like a never-ending list of disasters across the world. We can't control when, where or how severe these disasters are, but we can do our best to be prepared for them to make the consequences more palatable. But, this requires planning ahead of time, since waiting to organize everything during or after a disaster will be too late. Individuals should evaluate the risks for the region where they live and put together emergency kits that cover those contingencies and store the disaster kits in a safe, convenient place. Preparation is the first and probably most important step.
By being well prepared you can not only save your skin but also provide a helping hand to others when the help of local officials or rescue operators is yet to arrive. Most emergency survival kits are designed to contain the most vital of emergency supplies such as food, water, shelter, lighting, sanitation and other survival equipment. There are specialty emergency kits especially designed to meet disastrous situations like earthquakes, hurricane, and a pandemic or flu. Some of the specialty kits are listed below:
Child Care Safety Kit: This is an accessory kit with supplementary emergency supplies. These kits are specifically designed for the safety of young children. These tailor made disaster kits are designed to protect children from common dangers. The pack's contents may contain Child ID & Records Kit (help in identifying the missing or lost). Child sized water, food, child games, and a light stick. Also, I have seem some kits contain safety corner bumpers (helps in preventing most common household accidents), Child safety cabinet latches (ideal to be used in kitchens and bathrooms), a all purpose safety strap (keeps kids away from dangerous areas), automatic night light (provides light during a power shortage).
Earthquake Kit: Special survival pack with supplementary emergency supplies designed to lessen the severity of the disaster caused by earthquake. This custom kit is especially helpful in protecting you and your home against any kind of damage or injury caused by earthquake. No doubt the supplies in the pack are especially designed to provide immunity from earthquakes. The kit could include comprises a package of picture hooks (prevents the damage of picture frames), Jar of Museum/Quake Wax (a non toxic formula), Furniture Fastening Straps (the furniture can easily shift or block the exit), Power Failure Lights (automatic lights used in power cut), Set of Safety Adhesive Fasteners and Survival Guide (an easy and comprehensive guide with tips on surviving an earthquake). Also, tools like a crow bar, shovel, and gloves.
Hurricane kit: This kit includes supplemental emergency supplies with hurricane-specific problems in mind. Kits typically have a large roll of duct tape, polythene tarp to craft a shelter, a survival candle for lighting during blackouts. Non-toxic waterproof matches that ignite even when wet, an axe with a flattened head, safety goggles to protect eyes in disaster areas, a folding shovel and a survival guide are also common components. Keeping all of these emergency kits and supplies on hand would be impractical. So it is best to focus on the disaster kit that best fits your needs given your location, housing and family members.
By being well prepared you can not only save your skin but also provide a helping hand to others when the help of local officials or rescue operators is yet to arrive. Most emergency survival kits are designed to contain the most vital of emergency supplies such as food, water, shelter, lighting, sanitation and other survival equipment. There are specialty emergency kits especially designed to meet disastrous situations like earthquakes, hurricane, and a pandemic or flu. Some of the specialty kits are listed below:
Child Care Safety Kit: This is an accessory kit with supplementary emergency supplies. These kits are specifically designed for the safety of young children. These tailor made disaster kits are designed to protect children from common dangers. The pack's contents may contain Child ID & Records Kit (help in identifying the missing or lost). Child sized water, food, child games, and a light stick. Also, I have seem some kits contain safety corner bumpers (helps in preventing most common household accidents), Child safety cabinet latches (ideal to be used in kitchens and bathrooms), a all purpose safety strap (keeps kids away from dangerous areas), automatic night light (provides light during a power shortage).
Earthquake Kit: Special survival pack with supplementary emergency supplies designed to lessen the severity of the disaster caused by earthquake. This custom kit is especially helpful in protecting you and your home against any kind of damage or injury caused by earthquake. No doubt the supplies in the pack are especially designed to provide immunity from earthquakes. The kit could include comprises a package of picture hooks (prevents the damage of picture frames), Jar of Museum/Quake Wax (a non toxic formula), Furniture Fastening Straps (the furniture can easily shift or block the exit), Power Failure Lights (automatic lights used in power cut), Set of Safety Adhesive Fasteners and Survival Guide (an easy and comprehensive guide with tips on surviving an earthquake). Also, tools like a crow bar, shovel, and gloves.
Hurricane kit: This kit includes supplemental emergency supplies with hurricane-specific problems in mind. Kits typically have a large roll of duct tape, polythene tarp to craft a shelter, a survival candle for lighting during blackouts. Non-toxic waterproof matches that ignite even when wet, an axe with a flattened head, safety goggles to protect eyes in disaster areas, a folding shovel and a survival guide are also common components. Keeping all of these emergency kits and supplies on hand would be impractical. So it is best to focus on the disaster kit that best fits your needs given your location, housing and family members.
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