If you're worried about natural disasters striking your area, get peace of mind by assembling your own survival kit.
Emergency Survival Kits
If we’ve learned anything this year, it’s that natural disasters are on the rise. Extreme weather is a worldwide trend with global warming, melting glaciers, tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanos on the rise.
Even if you’re not an alarmist, you may be considering the logic of keeping a few survival supplies on hand. Sure, digging a bomb shelter and stockpiling canned goods may be going overboard a bit. But, gathering a few provisions can make all the difference in an emergency.
Making Your Survival Kit
Start with an air tight container. A bucket with a handle and lid works well (it can double as a seat and a toilet). Make sure to get one with an air tight lid that has not been used to store chemicals or any other product that could contaminate your supplies.
Raid the Household
Many of the survival necessities can be found scattered around most households. But, just because you have them, it doesn't mean you'll be able to access them during an emergency. Be sure to gather these items into one location (the bucket) and keep it in a location where it can be accessed easily. If you are in a flood zone, don’t store your kit in the basement. However, if you live in a region prone to tornados, the basement is a perfectly logical place for your supplies.
Gather or Purchase:
Duct Tape
Rubber Gloves
Work Gloves (heavy-duty leather)
Flashlight (the kind with a siren is especially handy)
Whistle (a boat safety whistle is an excellent choice)