Disaster Safety Checklist - Guardian Self Defene
Disaster Safety Checklist - Guardian Self Defene
Don't look now; it's hurricane season again! In addition, to dangerous hurricanes and tropical storms, we are fighting to overcome the worst natural disaster in history in the Gulf oil spill. If you live anywhere near the Gulf of Mexico, I'd be willing to bet that most you know at least one person who has been negatively affected by tropical storms or hurricanes. The oil spill in the Gulf has had devastative effects on Louisiana and most experts feel it's only a matter of time before Alabama and Florida feel the same effects.
Hurricanes, oil spills, tornadoes, floods; you may not be able to stop them from occurring, but you can have a plan just in case. During Hurricane Katrina, thousands of people were stranded for days and even weeks without the necessary supplies to survive. No one imagined, that the levees would be breached and water would fill New Orleans like a soup bowl, but it did. No food, no water, no transportation, no electricity, no police, nothing; for weeks. Can you imagine being in this type of situation? Thousands thought it would never happen to them, tragically it did and very few were prepared.
This year I urge you to put together an emergency kit, just in case. The kit needs to be assembled now, so it is ready if you need it. This safety kit should contain basics like non-perishable food, water, prescription medicine,first aid, self defense products and much more. It is simple to do, doesn't cost a fortune and could save your life.
Go out and purchase a water tight plastic storage container from Home Depot or Walmart. Now use the following to create your list of everything you need to create the perfect emergency safety kit for yourself and family. Be conscious to buy enough to last your family a minimum of 5 days.
The first items you will want to stock up on are necessities offood and water.
Bottled water, purifying tablets. Purifying tablets are invaluable if there is no clean drinking water. The one thing your body cannot do without is water so stock up.
Non-perishable food. Purchase food that has no chance of going bad. Canned goods are a good option. You can also stop by an army surplus store and purchase Meals Ready to Eat (MRE's).
Hand can opener
Food, formula for baby
Vitamins
Snacks, again focus on non-perishable
Powdered or canned milk
Pet food, if needed.
Be sure to plan forhealth needs; this means everything from prescriptions to first aid. Many thousands of people became very ill and some even died because they could not get there medications filled for weeks after Hurricane Katrina.
Prescription medicines, make sure all of your refills are up to date.
Standard first aid kit
Safety pins
Scissors
Tweezers
Adhesive tape
Antiseptic spray
Soap
Rubbing alcohol
Latex gloves
Baby diapers
Eye glasses, contacts, eyecare products
Toilet paper
Sun block
Bug repellent
Unfortunately, in times of disasters and emergencies people tend to lose there cool out of desperation and do things that could threaten or endanger others.Safety gear is a must have in any emergency situation.
Self defense products such as a goodpepper spray or pepper maceproduct
Rain gear
Sleeping bags, blankets
Hat, sun visor
Work gloves
Flashlights, extra batteries
Boots, shoes with rigid soles
Weather radio, portable radio and extra batteries
If tragedy does strike,important documents like your drivers license or ID and tax returns are a must have. The first thing FEMA or the Red Cross will ask you for is identification and to verify your income. Without the necessary documents emergency aid could be delayed.
Insurance documents
Tax documents
Personal identification
Extra Cash
Address book
Reading material, coloring activities for kids
Hurricane tracking chart
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