Having life disrupted by a natural disaster or emergency situation can be a traumatic experience for anyone. After all, catastrophe often strikes out of the blue. It is important to know what to do after an emergency happens. That way you can get on with your life as soon as possible and establish a sense …
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Creating an Evacuation Plan for Your Family
An evacuation plan is a must have for anyone in an emergency situation. Disasters often happen without warning so it is important that your family knows what to do. Communicating with your loved ones is critical for getting them safety through the emergency. Evacuation plans can be written down and discussed amongst your family members. …
Footwear For Your Emergency Kit
Should footwear be a part of your Emergency Kit? So many things need to be in your 72 hour kit, or grab and go kit, if you prefer. You are balancing what you will need with managing the size and weight of the kit. After all, you probably wouldn’t call a bulging monster duffel bag …
5 Tips to Put Your Bug Out Bag on a Diet
Packing a solid Bug Out Bag (BOB) is an important task, you want to make sure you have everything you need while keeping everything within a single bag for easy carrying and escape. It’s all too common to pack a BOB when you’re at home and not use it until necessary. While you might be …
Important Documents for Emergency Situations
One of most overlooked parts of putting together a survival kit is collecting and including important documents. It is clear that you can survive only so long without food and water but getting back to normal after a natural disaster also involves having critical documents at your disposal. This way you can avoid the long …
The Importance of Powdered Milk for Long Term Storage
In order to prepare for emergencies, it is always a good idea to have stocks of food for long term storage. One of the best items to have as part of that supply is powdered milk. Powdered milk, also called dry milk, has many everyday applications and uses for emergency food stuffs. The greatest benefit …