Emergency Kit and preparation

An emergency can strike at any time and in that case it is better to be prepared with the necessary gear to help one to survive the situation. The type of gear depends on whether the gear is for an office emergency, home, school or while traveling.

In case of a sudden mishap in the school the earthquake preparedness kit necessary would be all that students or faculty would need in order to meet and overcome the disaster at least for a period of three days. The items that you buy or prepare by yourself must have a good shelf life. The kits must definitely contain the most important thing which is water. The normal items in an emergency kit for a child would be a cup, and some food storage kit or bars that can be preserved for an extensive period. It would be better if the carry bag were the kind that could be strapped on so that you are ready to go any time.

Other items in the kit could be a blanket, a battery light, a set of emergency instructions, a roll of toilet paper, a whistle. All this could be packed in a nylon carry bag which has many external pockets or pouches for some medicines such as some plastic bandages and basic medicines.

The kind of food that you need for survival should be simple but dependable. It should be of long term storage type. It can have a shelf life of a few years and must be sealed in compact pouches. Also it must be easily prepared by just adding water and the units can be of stacking type.

Sometimes one could be traveling when an emergency preparedness or situation hits you. In these situations you need the appropriate kit for surviving the situation. If you are in a car, for instance, you would need a tow rope and some jumper cables. A battery enabled flash light is a must. Other items that you would need would be a solar blanket, a fuse tester and a tire pressure gauge. Throw in a screwdriver and a knife to cut through and get out in case of a disaster. You could also carry a snow shovel and a revolving signal light. Other items would include the regular basic ones such as water and food. Also see http://www.ready.gov/ or in Canada emergency preparedness.