What Disaster Preparedness Kits Are All About

By Christa Jarvis


Several calamities may strike in different places. These calamities can cause damages to the different properties as well as losses to the lives of humans. To prevent losses to the lives of humans, various government agencies do necessary actions to prepare the members of communities regarding these incidents.

On the other end, community members must do their parts, as well. Disaster preparedness kits will have to be prepared which will include various things that can aid them during these situations. These persons should bear a number of pointers in their minds about these kits.

These kits should include personal belongings. These personal belongings could be moist towelettes, plastic ties and garbage bags that they can use to clean themselves. They can also carry pieces of light clothes so that they can change their clothing if they get wet.

They must also have items which will enable them to treat their wounds possibly caused by the disasters. Medicines for stomach problems and headaches to be lessened should also be packed so that they could be utilized at their temporary dwellings or wherever they are. Band aids should also be packed so that possible wounds and cuts can be treated.

They also have to pack chargers and extra batteries for their cell phones. This way, they can contact other government agencies or their other family members in case they get separated from each other. They can also bring whistles that they can blow in case they need help from authorities immediately. They should also have flashlights in case they have to spend the night in some dark places. They can also find wrench or pliers useful to cut those damaged utilities.

Various disasters could strike at any moment that people do not know. For this matter, the items should be prepared beforehand. These have to be prepared at times that they are free to do chores. These things should be put on places and areas where they could be grabbed easily by the persons. This way, they would not be forgotten in times of disasters.

Other persons might say that the items cost a lot and are expensive. For that matter, money can be saved if these items will be bought through sales. During these sales, these necessary items can be obtained in lower prices than should have been paid by them. The prices of the items usually increase in the occurrence of calamities.

The persons are recommended to have foods which are not perishable packed so that spoilage could not affect them and they could still be eaten. Foods which can be consumed for three to seven days, approximately, should be brought. However, those which are enriched with vitamins and minerals should also be brought. This way, their strengths can be preserved as their energies will be drained during these events.

They should also bring with them enough water. This should be one gallon per one person per one day. However, in such circumstances where they have to extend their stays in their temporary shelters, they have to know how to sterilize it. They have to read beforehand on the steps and materials that they need to do so so that they can apply them when the real disasters come.




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