Having and Storing a 72 hour Kit is a must!
National Homeland Security has advised each person to have a 72 hour kit. They state:
A 72 Hour Kit is essential for any emergency. Your 72 Hour Kit could mean the difference between life and death.
There are many types of disasters and emergencies: floods, fires, earthquakes,hurricanes and tornadoes. in many cases, a 72 hour kit could mean the difference between life and death. It is estimated that after a major disaster, it may take up to three days for relief workers to reach some areas. It would be wise to consider a 72 hour kit that you could live on for 7-10 days. In such a case, If you live in a disaster prone area a 72-hour kit is the minimum you should have available. Plan your 72 hour kit according to your familys’ size.
*** 72 Hour Kit Info You Need To Know ***
1) Your 72 hour kit should be in a portable container located near an exit of your house or better, sheltered in your backyard.
2) Each family member should have their own 72 hour kit with food, clothing and water. Distribute heavy items between kits.
3) Enclose the extra clothing, matches, personal documents, and other items damageable by smoke or water in plastic to protect them.
4) Keep a light source in the top of your 72 hour kit, so you can find it quickly in the dark.
5) Personalize your 72 hour kit. Make sure you fill the needs of each family member.
6) Inspect your 72 hour kit at least twice a year. Rotate food and water every six months. Don’t forget to check your medications. Check children’s clothing for proper fit. Adjust clothing for winter or summer needs. Check expiration dates on batteries, light sticks, warm packs, food and water.
7) Consider the needs of elderly people as well as those with handicaps or other special needs when building your 72 hour kit. For example: for babies, store diapers, washcloth, ointment, bottles and pacifiers, and other special supplies.
It’s important to be prepared in case of an emergency. Just because nothing has happened to you doesn’t mean that it couldn’t. There are places all over the United States that are over due for earthquakes, lots of shoreline that can be effected by tidal waves and floods and fires still take place all over the world; including in the United States. As a country we have become complacent, and believe that things like that don’t happen in our corner of the world. They happen everywhere and to everyone. To believe otherwise is arogant and potentially deadly.
with food, clothing and water. Distribute heavy items between kits.
3) Enclose the extra clothing, matches, personal documents, and other items damageable by smoke or water in plastic to protect them.
4) Keep a light source in the top of your 72 hour kit, so you can find it quickly in the dark.
5) Personalize your 72 hour kit. Make sure you fill the needs of each family member.
6) Inspect your 72 hour kit at least twice a year. Rotate food and water every six months. Don’t forget to check your medications. Check children’s clothing for proper fit. Adjust clothing for winter or summer needs. Check expiration dates on batteries, light sticks, warm packs, food and water.
7) Consider the needs of elderly people as well as those with handicaps or other special needs when building your 72 hour kit. For example: for babies, store diapers, washcloth, ointment, bottles and pacifiers, and other special supplies.
It’s important to be prepared in case of an emergency. Just because nothing has happened to you doesn’t mean that it couldn’t. There are places all over the United States that are over due for earthquakes, lots of shoreline that can be effected by tidal waves and floods and fires still take place all over the world; including in the United States. As a country we have become complacent, and believe that things like that don’t happen in our corner of the world. They happen everywhere and to everyone. To believe otherwise is arogant and potentially deadly.
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