Emergency
Survival Information |
The
purpose of any survival kit is to centralize items that will allow
you to live in a self-sufficient way for an extended period of
time. Disaster can come into our lives in many forms and can be
individual, local or global. Know that most catastrophes or disasters
can be survived with a minimum of preparation. How comfortable
you are during and after a catastrophe will depend on how well
prepared you were and on how severely your immediate area was
affected. So take advance action: Start putting together a collection
of items that will allow you and your family to be in the best
possible shape. With all simple items available, don’t let
money (or lack thereof) come between you and your family’s
survival.
We
take the grocery store for granted. In the event of a panic, just
think how very few frightened shoppers that it would take for
your neighborhood grocery to run out of a product like rice. A
few determined families could take most of it! The stores could
be stripped bare in minutes. Do not wait.
Try
to "rotate" a decent supply of food and still always
have plenty on hand in case of an emergency. But many of these
items have a very long shelf life, and can be used strictly as
emergency storage. This list is designed for some variety. No
one can tell you how much to buy, but try to work your way toward
a three-month supply.
Of
course, you probably won't go out and buy all of this. Realistically,
if you had to, you could purchase only bulk size bags of rice,
dried beans, flour, shortening, possibly corn, along with some
source of Vitamin C. You could last a very long time for very
little money. For very basic survival, we would recommend that
you have your water purifier, cooking supplies, and a way to stay
warm.
In
a disaster, your family could be without daily items that we take
for granted. Think about life without running water, electricity,
food from grocery stores and restaurants, gas for heat, cooking
and hot water, then plan accordingly.
There
are a handful of other gadgets that every family should have on
hand. You will need N95 masks for any trips outside. You will
need cash hidden in the house. If the electricity is down, the
ATM's will be down, and ATM's are manually filled with money by
workers. As contagion spreads, banks will be closed along with
other businesses. Also, banks will be harbors for infection due
to the degree of money handling. Please do all of this very carefully! |
What
to do BEFORE disaster strikes: |
Post emergency telephone numbers by phones (fire, police, ambulance,
etc.).
Teach children how and when to call 911 or your local Emergency
Medical Services number for emergency help.
Show each family member how and when to turn off the water, gas
and electricity at the main switches.
Take video of your house and all its belongings.
Locate the main electric fuse box, water service main and natural
gas main. Learn how and when to turn these utilities off. Teach
all responsible family members. Keep necessary tools near gas
and water shut-off valves.
Remember, turn off the utilities only if you suspect the lines
are damaged or if you are instructed to do so. If you turn the
gas off, you will need a professional to turn it back on.
Find a waterproof container to store your supplies in, such as
a GoreTex backpack or a rubber bin. You don't want your kit to
get ruined in a natural disaster before you have a chance to use
the items inside it. A container that is waterproof and fireproof
is even better, but a fireproof safe can be heavy, making it hard
to carry when you're rushing out of the house.
Buy your disaster supplies. The federal government recommends
that you have at least three days' worth of food and water on
hand per family member. This equates to about a gallon of water
(or three standard bottles) per person. All of the food should
be nonperishable, such as unsalted crackers, soup or canned tuna.
Cater the amount of food to how much each member of your family
will eat, and include baby food if you have any infants. Also
add a high powered flashlight with extra batteries, an emergency
radio (preferably solar or crank powered), a first aid kit, required
prescription medicines and hygiene items, space blankets (made
of a metallic material meant to withstand extreme cold), matches
and identification. Don't forget supplies for any pets.
Keep enough supplies in your home to meet your needs for at least
three days. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit with items you may
need in an evacuation. Store these supplies in sturdy, easy-to-carry
containers such as backpacks, duffle bags or covered trash containers.
Put all of your supplies in your waterproof container. If you
have a lot of supplies, don't try to fit them into one pack or
bin. Instead, separate them into multiple containers so that they
will be easy to carry if you need to make a quick exit. Place
each container in an area that is cool and as dark as possible.
In the home, this would be the basement or bottom of a closet.
In your car, of course, store the items in the trunk. In your
office, either a desk drawer or storage closet is a good bet.
Location
of Main Water Valve: ______________________________________________
Location of Gas Valve*: ____________________________________________________
Location of Wrench: ________________________________________________________
Location of Garage Door Manual Override: _______________________________________
Location of Other Utilities: ____________________________________________________
*Do not shut off gas unless you suspect a leak exists.
*Note:
Use “911” only for Emergencies
NON-EMERGENCY
FIRE DEPARTMENT: ____________________________________________
NON-EMERGENCY
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: ____________________________________
PRIMARY
DOCTOR: ____________________________________________________________
GAS
COMPANY: ______________________________________________________________
ELECTRIC
COMPANY: _________________________________________________________
WATER
COMPANY: ___________________________________________________________
OUT-OF-STATE
CONTACT: ____________________________________________________
POISON
CONTROL: ____________________________________________________________
OTHER: _____________________________________________________________________
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What
to do AFTER a disaster strikes |
Don’t panic - this is easier said than done. With a few
must-haves you’ll be able to survive at least 72 hours.
By then communications should be back up and help will be on its
way.
Use common sense - if it ain’t yours, don’t touch
it. If the power line that fell is not yours, don’t touch
it, and if the stray dog isn’t yours, don’t touch
it. This will help you remain safe.
Don’t wander - wherever you are from, you know the dangers
there. This is not the time to learn something new. See rule one.
Seek help - talk to neighbors, friends, and other family members.
Don’t go it alone. There is safety and strength in numbers.
Put on heavy shoes immediately to avoid injury from stepping on
glass.
Locate a light source, such as a flashlight, if necessary.
Check for injuries and administer first aid.
Check for fires and fire hazards.
Sniff for gas leaks, starting at the hot water heater. If you
smell gas, hear a hissing sound or suspect a leak, turn off the
main gas valve, open the windows and carefully leave the house.
DO NOT TURN LIGHTS ON OR OFF. DO NOT STRIKE MATCHES. Do not shut
off the gas unless you suspect a leak exists. Only the gas company
can restore service.
If necessary, turn off the electrical system at the main circuit
breaker or fuse box.
Check on your neighbors.
Listen for advisories using a battery powered radio.
Do not touch downed power lines or objects touching downed wires.
Do not stand in water near downed lines.
Remove fallen debris that may cause personal injury.
Assess house, roof, and chimney for damages.
Do not use the phone except in emergencies. Only call 911 for
life threatening emergencies. Have a plug-in analog phone in case
the power is out, but phone lines are still working.
Be prepared for aftershocks.
Open closets and cupboards carefully because items may have fallen
or become rearranged.
Cooperate with public safety officials.
Be prepared to evacuate when/if necessary.
DO NOT GO SIGHTSEEING! |
Survival
Supplies Checklist |
Basic
Survival |
Food: Light weight, high nutritional value
Water: one gallon per day per person
First Aid kit with book: know CRP, etc.
Tarp: for shelter, shade and water collection |
Food,
Cooking and Food Care |
Portable Camp Stove (Best choice) Bar-B-Q or fold-up metal type
at least
Safe fuel container for extra fuel and matches
Heavy duty aluminum foil
Full mess kit for each person: knife, fork, spoon, plate(s)
At least 2 cooking pots with covers
1 light weight hot water kettle (whistling type)
Set of cooking utensils: 2 large spoons, spatula, tongs,
knives, long-necked forks
Paper towels, cooking mitt, napkins, hot pad
Fry pan, 2 if possible
2 week supply of paper plates
Water filter: portable type plus at least bottles of water
purification tablets
Safe cooking oil (rotate for freshness)
High-energy snacks (protein bars, raisins, peanut butter,
etc.)
Pre-cooked canned meat and veggies
Canned (or boxed) juices (preferably natural)
Energy bars
Powdered milk (for babies)
Condiments (hey, who wants to eat dull, bland emergency food)
Can opener (for all the Chef Boyardee you’ve stocked-up)
Food for pets
Baking mixes, powder
Baking soda
Barley
Bay leaves (delicious in beans, and insects avoid foods like
flour with a bay leaf stored inside the bag)
Beans-dry
Bottled drinks and juices (not refrigerated type)
Brown Sugar
Bullion, concentrated broth
Butter flavoring, like Molly McButter. Freeze for storage
if you can.
Candy
Canned beans
Canned broth
Canned chicken breast
Canned chili
Canned diced tomatoes, other tomato products, and sauces
Canned French fried onions for green bean casserole
Canned fruit
Canned milk, evaporated milk
Canned pie filling (don't overlook, great item)
Canned pumpkin
Canned Salmon
Canned soups
Canned stew
Canned sweet potatoes
Canned Tuna
Canned veggies
Cans of lemonade mix, other canned dry drink mixes
Cheese dips in jars
Cheese soups, like cheddar, broccoli cheese, and jack cheese
Chocolate bars
Chocolate chips
Chocolate syrup, strawberry syrup squeeze bottles (about
that dry milk, again)
Coffee filters (also for straining silt out of water)
Corn Masa de Harina or corn tortilla mix
Corn meal
Corn starch for thickening
Cream of Wheat
Cream soups (good for flavoring rice & pasta, too)
Crisco
Dried eggs
Dried fruit
Dried onion (big containers at warehouse stores)
Dried soups
Dry cocoa
Dry coffee creamer (big sealed cans, many uses including
making dry milk taste better)
Dry milk powder
Dry Mustard
Flour, self-rising flour Flour tortilla mix for flour tortillas,
wraps, and flatbread
Garlic powder
Granola bars (not great shelf life)
Hard candy
Honey (also reputed to reduce viral load in throat and esophagus)
Hot chocolate mix
Instant coffee if you drink it, or coffee and a manual drip
cone or similar
Instant mashed potatoes
Jarred or canned spaghetti sauce
Jarred peppers
Jellies and Jams
Jerky
Ketchup
Kool Aid
Dry pasta, thinner type saves fuel
Marshmallow cream
Marshmallows
Mayo packets from warehouse store, if you must, not really
a good value.
Mexican food ingredients
Mustard
Nestle Table Cream (substitute for sour cream, cream, or
half-and-half) in lots of ethnic stores
Nuts (freeze if you have room)
Oatmeal
Oil (Shelf life not great, freeze if you have room)
Olive oil
Olives, green and black
Onion powder
Packaged bread crumbs
Pancake mix, one step, and other mixes that already have
the eggs in them
Parmesan
Peanut butter, nut butters
Pepper
Pet food
Pickles, relish (not refrigerator case type)
Powdered sugar
Power bars
Raisins
Ramen
Ravioli or any canned pasta you can stand
Real butter or favorite margarine-keep frozen
Ice (cheap and filling)
Salsa and hot sauces
Salt
Spam or Treet
Spices and herbs your family likes
Stovetop Dressing mix
Sugar
Summer sausage (cheaper around holidays)
Sweetened condensed milk
Syrups
Tea
Trail mix
Ultra pasteurized milk (expensive)
Vanilla (improves dry milk, too)
Velveeta (freeze for storage if possible)
Vienna sausage
Yeast
Baby food
Pet food
Hand beater, non-electric, like in the old days (many uses
including mixing dry milk)
Ziploc bags
Aluminum foil |
Tools
and Other Useful Items |
Bible
Axe, shovel, hand saw
Broom, dust pan
Hammer, nails, pry bar, screw drivers
2 adjustable wrenches
Channel locks or vice grips
100' 1/4" rope (or 1/2")
Duct tape
Pen, paper, pencil
Camp lantern & fuel
Cards, harmonica, travel games, etc.
Tarp (for shade and shelter and collecting water)
Manual can opener
Radio: portable with batteries and/or solar
Flashlight: one each with extra batteries & bulbs
Essential medication
Fire extinguisher
Watch or clock
Space blankets, sleeping bag, ground cloth
Water purifier & water purification tablets
Salt tablets & vitamins (rotate every 3 months)
Crank- or shake-type flashlight
Crank-type radio with cell-phone charger
First aid kit
Backpack packed before disaster strikes
Knife, Gun, Mace, baseball bat, golf club, self-defense |
Car/Travel
Survival Kit |
Bottled water, canteen
First Aid kit with book
Non-perishable food
Space blanket, sleeping bag
Rain suit/ poncho
Sturdy shoes/ extra socks
Sunglasses and goggles
A change of clothes
Pre-moistened towelettes
Gloves, hat, coat, sweater
Flash light, extra battery
Simple tool set, rubber hose, hammer, pry bar
Fire extinguisher
Road flares, maps
Paper, pencil
Money
Flashlight
Extra batteries
Water
Hearty snacks (such as granola bars)
Blankets
Additional jackets and spare items of clothing
Jack
Tire-patch kit
Signal flares, lighter
Metal lockbox or metal/plastic container to store items |
Clothing
& Comfort |
Sturdy shoes
Heavy work gloves
Warm sport gloves
Goggles & sunglasses
1 full change of clothes
Tent and/or shelter cover
Candles, waterproof matches, fire starter
Heavy-duty knife
Rain suit and/or poncho
Rubber boots
Extra glasses |
Sanitation
Supplies |
Clothes line rope and other rope (multiple uses)
Surgical type gloves
Work gloves
A small saw, tools or toolkit
Sunscreen
Purell or generic alcohol gel hand cleaner
Nail brush
Bug repellent, skin type
Insect killers, flying type also
Shaving supplies
Nail clippers
Toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss
Tampons or other sanitary needs
Shampoo
Soap
Metal garbage can to burn trash
Paper and pen
Magnifier
A Sharpie type waterproof marker
Oil lamps and pure lamp oil
Coleman lanterns with fuel & mantels
Portable chemical toilet
Toilet paper
Infant supplies if needed
Large trash bags for sealing up waste
Soap: Hand & dish type
Disinfectant: powder form to use on waste & liquid
for people
Pre-moistened towelettes
2 plastic 5-gallon buckets
A large towel & hand towel for each person
Tooth brush & mouthwash
Shampoo & toothpaste
Medium size zip-lock bags for misc. uses
Scrub brushes and pads for washing dishes
1 or 2 wash tubs
Bandages
Medicine dropper
Flares
Whistle (for alerting distant rescuers of your whereabouts)
Garbage bags (for sanitary purposes)
Matches (preferably waterproof)
Water purification tablets
Toiletries
Canned and non-perishable food items
Bottled water
Soap
Petroleum jelly (lubricants)
Toilet paper
Plastic garbage bags
Household cleaning items
Games, books and other items to pass time
Maps
Flares
Rain gear
Thermal underwear
Hats and gloves
Utility knives
Compass
Camping stove
Sewing kits
Five-gallon solar camping shower
Camouflage water shoes
Water filter.
Gas grill.
Metal coffeepot.
Battery-operated lights and batteries
Weather radio. |
The
“Leave Now” Bag |
Bible
Change of clothes (seasonal)
Socks/underwear
Sturdy shoes
Extra set of car and house keys
Lighter (adults only)
Pocket knife (adults only)
Permanent marker
Notebook
Flash drive with important financial documents
ID tag on backpack
Stuffed animal, deck of cards, games
AM/FM/NOAA radio
Batteries
Toothbrush, toothpaste
Extra pair of contacts/glasses
Tissues
Deodorant
Important Documents
Photo copies of Social Security cards, Driver's Licenses
Photo Copies of Family members prescriptions
CD with all my computer files on it (including family photos)
Sewing Kit
Disposable Camera
Emergency Cash
One Week Supply of Personal Medications
Gasoline in cars, always.
Clorox, plain kind
Dishwashing detergent
Small scrubbie
Paper Towels, Toilet paper, Tissues
Matches
Long-snout type lighters
Candles
Camp stove & fuel |
Extra
Information |
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A three-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) and
food that won't spoil.
Water (Two gallons per person per day is ideal which will
cover only drinking, not flushing or washing)
One change of clothing and footwear per person, and one
blanket or sleeping bag per person
A first aid kit that includes your family's prescription
medications
Battery-powered radios/flashlights
An extra set of car keys and a credit card, cash or traveler's
checks
Special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members
An extra pair of glasses
Keep important family documents in a waterproof container.
Keep an Auto Emergency kit in the trunk of your car
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is provided “as is”, in the form of an informational
guide, and is not to be considered a warranty of product performance.
Due to the diverse field conditions and other variables which can
affect a product’s performance, Calolympic Safety disclaims
all warranties (expressed and implied) as to any product’s
performance or any information provided. |
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