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Creating A Basic Emergency Kit

August 25, 2018 by survivalgear Leave a Comment

Do you have a basic emergency kit? Governments around the world are encouraging their citizens to be prepared in light of more frequent disasters, both natural and man-made. Your basic kit should include everything you need to ensure your survival for several days or until help arrives.

Drinking Water

One of the first things that will get you into trouble in any type of disaster or emergency is dehydration. Make sure you have safe drinking water for several days stored.

A good alternative or addition is a small water filtration system you can use on unsafe water sources to extend drinking water. Read: How to Purify Water in a Survival Situation and consider buying: Sawyer Mini Water-Filtration System Review

Food and Accessories

Canned food is suitable for long term storage. Credit: chefkeem / Pixabay

Next, it’s good to have at least some emergency food rations. This is particularly important if you have small children, pregnant or nursing women, elderly, or anyone with diabetes or low blood sugar in your family.

They can make it even fewer days or hours with food than you can. Keep some easy, ready to eat food on hand like granola bars, nuts, and canned foods. Make sure you have any tools or accessories you need to open the food containers and utensils to eat with.

Focus on food items that won’t perish quickly and that can be eaten cold in a pinch. Chances are power will be out and you’ll have no way to cook or heat the food you’ll be eating.

Further reading: How to Start Stockpiling Food For Survival Situations. Excellent survival food pack: Mountain House Just-In-Case Classic Assortment Bucket.

Radio, Flash Light, and Cellphone

Next, let’s talk about small electronics, or electric, hand-cranked devices. You want to be able to get the information you need and see where you’re going. A good flashlight with long battery life is a must, as is a small weather radio. This can be battery operated or hand-cranked. If you’re using battery operated devices having a spare set of batteries in your kit is always a good idea.

Last but not least, when disaster strikes, grab your phone and charger, if possible. You want to be able to get in touch with loved once as soon as possible.

First Aid Kit

Make sure you have first aid kit. Credit: stevepb / Pixabay

A small first aid kit that includes bandages, alcohol wipes, Band-Aids, scissors and some basic pain meds is another must have. Make sure it also includes any medication you take regularly.

If you have family members with severe allergies, antihistamines, or even an epi-pen may be an important and potentially life-saving addition. Read also: In The Field First Aid Basics.

Assorted Tools

There are various tools that may come in handy in an emergency. A good knife is a must and can come in handy in a variety of different ways. A wrench or pair of pliers is handy if you need to turn of utilities in an emergency.

Last but not least, consider adding a whistle and flashing light or emergency flares to your tool kit so you are able to alert rescuers to your location.

Be sure to check available first aid and survival kits.

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