To go kits - Disaster Preparedness

Are you prepared? Do you know what you need to survive a disaster?

Prepare in Advance:

Can you make your own emergency kit or should you purchase one? This is a option that you must decide before you set your sites on what needs to be in it. Many kits come with basic items and you can add your own touches to fit your family needs. This can be costly, but if you are in a hurry it may be worth the cost. I suggest that you take the time today and start developing your own kit and put in the items that you need at the fraction of the cost.

The first item is the storage container. Consider how big you want your kit. Do you want it easily portable, like a backpack, or a large container for your car?  Do you need something for the entire family or individual to go kits? Maybe you need both? How many days do you need your kit to last, three days, seven  days, two weeks, one month, or maybe a year? The choice is basically up to you. 

Here are the essentials:

Water

Hand power Flashlight

Non Perishable Food

Water proof matches

First aid kit

Communication supplies

Medical Supplies

Hand power radio

Solar power device

Misc items: Trash bags, Dust Masks, plastic sheeting, Duct tape, wet wipes, wrenches, pliers.

I recommend a water filter like this one

H2O Survival Water Filter Travel Straw MAX, 530 Gallons

and a camp stove like this Coleman Classic Propane Stove. You will need a hand power radio maybe you will prefer one like iRonsnow IS-088 Dynamo