{"id":624,"date":"2020-07-16T15:58:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T15:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/?p=624"},"modified":"2020-07-16T15:58:27","modified_gmt":"2020-07-16T15:58:27","slug":"emergency-kit-items-that-could-save-your-life-during-a-natural-disaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/emergency-kit-items-that-could-save-your-life-during-a-natural-disaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Kit: Items that could save your life during a Natural Disaster"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_11 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-transparent\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/emergency-kit-items-that-could-save-your-life-during-a-natural-disaster\/#Basic-Emergency-Supplies\" title=\"Basic Emergency Supplies\">Basic Emergency Supplies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/emergency-kit-items-that-could-save-your-life-during-a-natural-disaster\/#Emergency-Personal-and-Medical-Supplies\" title=\"Emergency Personal and Medical Supplies\">Emergency Personal and Medical Supplies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/emergency-kit-items-that-could-save-your-life-during-a-natural-disaster\/#Household-and-Evacuation-Supplies\" title=\"Household and Evacuation Supplies\">Household and Evacuation Supplies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/emergency-kit-items-that-could-save-your-life-during-a-natural-disaster\/#Hurricane-Kit-Additions\" title=\"Hurricane Kit Additions\">Hurricane Kit Additions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Putting together an emergency kit is one of the best things that a person can do to protect themselves and property. A basic at home emergency kit should contain supplies for each person in your household to last a minimum of three day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store the emergency supplies in an easily accessible area inside your main house. It is best for the container to be constructed of plastic, such as a clearly marked clean trash can or storage container, so if an evacuation is issued it is easily transported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic-Emergency-Supplies\"><\/span>Basic Emergency Supplies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Water (one gallon per person per day)<\/li><li>Food (non-perishable packaged or canned food and snacks), can opener, cooking tools, utensils and plates\/bowls\/cups<\/li><li>Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA weather radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both<\/li><li>Flashlight and extra batteries<\/li><li>First aid kit<\/li><li>Fire extinguisher<\/li><li>Whistle to signal for help<\/li><li>Cell phone with chargers and a non-cordless telephone set<\/li><li>Bleach<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emergency-Personal-and-Medical-Supplies\"><\/span>Emergency Personal and Medical Supplies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Prescription medication, medical supplies, glasses<\/li><li>Toiletries, sanitation pads, personal care items<\/li><li>Blankets and Pillows for each individual<\/li><li>Extra clothes and rain gear for each individual<\/li><li>Special items for infants and the elderly<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Household-and-Evacuation-Supplies\"><\/span>Household and Evacuation Supplies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Full tool set<\/li><li>Copies of all important documents inside a resealable waterproof container (insurance and medical records, bank account information, identification, social security cards, proof of residence)<\/li><li>Copies of keys<\/li><li>Local maps<\/li><li>Cash, credit cards and travelers checks (Bank and ATMs may be down for an extended period)<\/li><li>Pet care items (shot records, identification, food, water, leash and muzzle)<\/li><li>Matches in waterproof container<\/li><li>Paper and pencil\/pen<\/li><li>Books games, puzzles for children<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hurricane-Kit-Additions\"><\/span>Hurricane Kit Additions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a hurricane prone area, the emergency kit for humans remains the same but there are additional items needed for securing a home.Check the emergency kit at the beginning of each hurricane season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These items should be checked at the beginning of each hurricane season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put earthquake preparedness kits with basic disaster supplies in the home, office, school, and car. Kits contain food, water, and sanitation equipment for 72 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Pre-cut plywood or hurricane shutters sized for all windows<\/li><li>Screws, ladders, tools for securing plywood to the window seals<\/li><li>Bring in or tie down all outdoor furniture, decoration and garbage cans<\/li><li>Have all trees and shrubbery well trimmed to make them more wind resistant<\/li><li>Turn off utilities as instructed by local authorities<\/li><li>Turn off propane tanks<\/li><li>All vehicles should have a full tank of fuel<\/li><li>Ensure emergency kit is in a central location that is easily accessible<\/li><li>Fill bath tubs with water for drinking and sanitation prior to the storm<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/us-hurricane-intensity-categories\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Understand terms used to identify hurricanes<\/a><\/li><li>Listen to local radio, television or NOAA All Hazards Radio for updates<\/li><li>If an evacuation is issued, leave.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting together emergency supplies will not take long, but when used as part of a disaster plan can help save lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a natural disaster, such as a hurricane strikes, an at home emergency kit can provide the essentials for 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