Advice for Preparations With an Array of Catastrophic Occurrences

Some Surprising 72 Hour Kit EssentialsWhen preparing for an emergency, you will have to resist the temptation to include just one more thing many times. Aside from the obvious basics (food, medical supplies, etc. ), there are a few necessities you may not have considered. Luckily, they do not take up a lot of space. Some money is a good idea for any emergency kit. You may not have any on hand when an emergency hits, and there is no guarantee that you will be able to use a credit or debit card for what you need. Do not forget to include copies documents that you will want on hand in an emergency (insurance papers and property titles, social security cards and/or passports, and wills are a couple examples). Since you may not be able to access these during an emergency, or they even be destroyed, you will be glad you had them on hand in your kit. A third, easy to pack item is a supply of plastic bags. You do not know what you may gather or be given during an emergency, but you will probably want to keep it waterproof!What is a 72 Hour Kit?72-Hour kits are an assembly of the most important supplies you need to survive if any kind of disaster strikes. 72 hours is a critical number. It is how much time Flying angry bird you should be able to take care of yourself before relief workers can get to you. There should be enough of the basics—food, water, clothing or shelter, basic medical items, and tools for light and communication—for your entire family for 72 hours. 72 hour kits can be bought or personally assembled. Depending on where you live or who belongs to your family, you may need to specialize some items in your kit. Some people choose to create kits that will last for seven days rather than three. Another bit of counsel is to create a month, 6-month, or one-year supply of food along with your 72 hour kits. Why You Should Switch Your Emergency Clothes Twice a YearYou should update your kit every six months for a myriad of reasons. Clothing is one item that definitely needs to be adjusted. First, keep in mind that children grow up and adults often change or lose weight. The extra set of clothing will not help your family if it is the wrong size. Clothes can become wet or damaged if something in your kit breaks or leaks, so check to make sure that has not happened. You need to have adequate clothing based on the seasons of the year. Obviously, you will want lighter clothes during the summer months and heavier ones in the winter. You should also include some wintertime necessities like jackets, gloves, hats, and scarves. Changing Your Emergency Supplies with the SeasonsThough it is easy to feel “done” with emergency preparation if you have assembled your kits, you will have to make some changes periodically to reflect the weather. You should examine your kits every 6 months—preferably Air Swimmers once in the spring and once in autumn. Clothing is one of the most obvious things that need to be switched each season. In the winter, the stored clothing should protect from the cold. S107 helicopter Do not forget thick socks, gloves, hats, and jackets. In the summer, lighter clothing will be vital to prevent overheating and dehydration. You also may want to store more water in the summer, and more energy-packed foods in the winter. Sunscreen and bug spray are also really good to have in summertime. You can have a “summer” and a “winter” storage bin and keep it close to your emergency kits, to make switching out inventory a simple process.