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What To Include In Emergency Survival Kits

By Susan Carter


Unforeseen occurrences can happen to anyone in this world. Being ready always is advisable. This will include packing some essentials that one can easily access in case of a disaster, this may include fire, earthquake or war. Emergency survival kits should consist of things that one cannot do without them, they may include the following.

The first thing to consider packing is a first aid box which has all the required equipment to attend to an injured person that cannot be able to access a medical facility as soon as possible. This is very important because many people get injured due to the disaster that can happen either fire, earthquake or war hence the need for medical attention.

Water is also soothing that human being cannot do without so several liters should be packed to be used for at least four days until help is provided. Water may be used in cleaning wounds, drinking or washing foodstuffs carried for survival. One can even drink water and live without taking anything else so it should not be forgotten.

Some people live with the help of specific medication due to the diseases they may be having so it is recommended to pack all the medicines that any family member takes on a daily basis. Inhalers should not be forgotten either if there is an asthmatic person in the family. Almost every medicine has its expiry date so it would be a good idea to check if they have expired and replace them with the most recent medication.

Fire is an essential thing that all human beings need no matter where they are. The kit must have matchbox that would be used to light fire. One may decide to pack a small gas cooker or use firewood instead which would be collected once there is a disaster. Fire will have various use out there such as scaring away wild animals, cooking and keeping people warm at night.

Carrying foodstuffs is recommended as well. The foodstuffs packed should not be perishable for it is supposed to last as many days as possible until help is found. Easy and fast to cook food is recommended because people may not have a lot of time to wait for food to be ready and also the fire may be limited due to lack of firewood or gas.

Cutlery is another essential thing to carry, this will make things very easy during this trying times, the person can use a knife to cut things that would help for survival, and he or she would also use it for defense in case of an attack from animals or use it in preparing food for cooking.

Clothes are also very important for survival. Carrying a few clothes is recommended to keep warm at night or on rainy days. Each and every member of the family should have some clothes packed in case of an emergency for some clothes may become dirty or some may be torn during the crises.




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