How to Build Emergency Disaster Kit

In the case an emergency or disaster accurse in your local area, you should be prepaid. Having a pre designated plan to handle the emergency or disaster will take unnecessary stress off you and your family in the case that something dose happen. One of the most important parts of emergency disaster planning is developing your home disaster kit. There are many variables to consider when building an emergency disaster kit. This article will walk you step by step on how to correctly assemble and put together the necessary materials for an emergency kit.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 – Container (hard plastic and water proof (recommend Pelican or like brand)
• 18 - drinking water pouches with 4.227oz. (or 3 liters per household member per day/ with 3 day supply)
• 3 - 2400 Calorie Food Bar (divides into 3-day supply)
• 1 - pair heavy duty leather gloves
• 3 - emergency blanket to stay warm (or one per household member)
• 3 - tissue paper (7-pack each)
• 1 - tooth paste (and one tooth brush per household member)
• 3 - emergency rain poncho (unisize) (or one per household member)
• 3 - terry towels (14" x 14" approx. size) (or one per household member)
• 3 – 1oz bottles of liquid hand sanitizer (or one per household member)
• 6 - pairs of disposable gloves (or two per household member)
• 1 - emergency whistles with string, shrill sound
• 1 – waterproof flashlight D-size
• 8 - batteries for flashlight (minimum 36hrs of battery life)
• 48 - piece first aid kit
• 3 day supply of any household member's prescription medications and extra pairs of glasses if applicable

1. 
    
   Map of U.S High Risk Disaster Areas

   Determine what hazards exist in your local area. Different regions of the country have their own respective risk in regard to natural disaster and emergencies. Determine what regional emergency you have the highest risk of encountering. You may also check with your county or state emergency management official for assistance on how to further plan for an area emergency.

2. Create a plan based on the localize hazards. Then make every family member aware of the exactly plan and what must be done in the case of an emergency. Using the specific plan you may then tailor an emergency kit to support the plan. You should keep a copy of the emergency plan and emergency contact information inside your emergency kit sealed in a watertight see though bag

3. Purchase a durable waterproof box. It does not have to be expensive, just a large waterproof box with a lid that seals water tight. These are available in the storage sections of most camping or outdoors stores. Pelican and like brand cases are perfect for this kit. They are wheeled and highly mobile yet water proof and durable.

4. Gather the items on the list that you already have at home. Do not take items that your family will need for everyday life. Simply collect the items that are extra, or from an existing emergency kit.

5. 
    
   Average Personal First Aid Kit

   Prioritize the most important items to be added to the kit first. A fully stocked first aid kit to include 3 days supply of any household member’s prescription medications is an absolute must! Designate a first aid kit for emergency or disaster and one for everyday use.

6. Make a first aid kit if you don't already have a one. If you have these basic supplies you are better prepared to help to treat any disaster related injury. If you do not think you know what should go into a first aid kit you can purchase a pre made kit at any local camping or outdoors store.

7. Keep a kit inventory. If you can't pick up everything you need at once you should add an item or two to each shopping trip. Keeping in mind you need to prioritize from most critical items first to least critical items last.

8. Once you have completed your primary home emergency kit you should consider placing kits in car, and workplace. Being prepared for a disaster anywhere or at anytime is many strike could mean the difference between life and death.

9. Share this information with all your family and friends to ensure that that people you care about will be equally prepared for any disaster or emergency that may come their way.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep in mind this article is designed to present the most basic emergency kit recommendations. If you feel as you require further guidance please search it out through the proper local agencies. Use the information provided to better inform you of what a basic emergency kit may contain, then find out local requirements that you have for your own kit.

[survivalist]

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