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Survival Emergency Kits

By admin on August 29th, 2011

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Emergency survival kits are a necessity for every home and outdoor excursion. The reason why they are so essential is that an emergency or disaster can happen at any time. When in an emergency, you need to be able to survive for at least three days. And with that you will need to have enough food, water and other supplies that will last you for this length of time. Emergency survival kits are easy to create, but you want to make sure that you have one for every emergency scenario.

It's a good idea to always carry some essentials in your day-to-day life. These include a multi-tool gadget that includes a pocketknife, a whistle, a compass and small flashlight. As stated before, an emergency can strike at any time; having a small yet essential survival kit on your person could save your life.

Emergency survival kits should also be included in all forms of transportation, such as the boat, motorcycle and car. These vehicles should be well-stocked with items such as survival books, food and water, first aid kit, CB radio, power tools and knives.

If you are going camping or taking part in another type of outdoor recreational activity, then you want to prepare emergency survival kits before you leave. These kits can be placed inside of your backpack and should include a GPS, radio receiver, cell phone, water, sanitation items, extra clothing, raingear, and a first aid kit.

It is also a good idea to have emergency survival kits inside your office or workplace, especially if you spend a lot of time at work. An extra set of clothes and perhaps a toothbrush is something you could add to your office survival kits. And for your home you want to make sure you have enough food and water and other essentials to last you for weeks if necessary. You also need a fire extinguisher, dust mask, matches, sleeping bags and extra batteries

Other items that you can include in your survival kits could be a sewing kit to mend clothing that is torn. Depending on the scenario of the emergency, it's a good idea to have aspirin and throat lozenges in the case of an illness due to the circumstances.

Another thing you don't want to forget, is making sure you have enough money and you have access to your important documents. All emergency survival kits should contain cash and extra credit or debit cards. It is also a good idea to have traveler's checks and coins. Be sure to also have insurance policies, bank records and identification in a waterproof container.

Always make sure that you keep your survival kits updated. Be sure to regularly check the expiration date of medicines and foods. And always keep emergency survival kits in easy to reach and easy to remember locations.

9 Responses to “Survival Emergency Kits”

1. Bookworm says:

   August 30, 2011 at 8:43 am

   Maintaining survival/emergency kits?
   With the recent fierce weather being in the news, I’ve been looking at various survival kits for earthquakes/tornados/hurricanes/floods, etc. (No, I don’t expect all of those to come at me at once.)

   I was wondering what people recommend? Buying your own? Is there a particular brand that you like? What do you do with the various supplies in there when they near their expiration date? Eat them? Donate them?

   My family’s always tended toward buying in bulk so we always have plenty on hand for whatever reason. What do you do?
2. Mandie says:

   August 30, 2011 at 5:48 pm

   How to make an Emergency Road-side & survival kits at home?
   My family and I have to travel for the upcoming holidays. We need to know what we need to take with us and the kits are too pricey. So what do you put in a winter weather survival and road side kits???
3. tigglys says:

   August 30, 2011 at 9:27 pm

   I am not an expert at these things, so I like to buy a prepared kit. You can find some good ones through the Red Cross (and the profits go to a good cause!)

   It also is a good idea to keep a smaller kit in your car. I didn’t use to live where it snows, but now that I do, I can see that there is a chance to get stranded. (And, if you were to get stranded at work, you can probably still get to your car and back!)

   When things are getting close to their expiration, unless you are going camping, I’d toss them (survival food is not high class cuisine, even if it’s better than it used to be!)

   Finally, the one area that even a well-stocked family is usually short of is drinking water. You should make sure you have plenty of that on hand – enough for 72 hours. (Also, if anyone in the family has medicines that they take, they should be sure to put some aside so they have a buffer in an emergency.)

   Thanks for the great question! It’s so relevant with all the recent problems!
4. Daijiro says:

   August 31, 2011 at 2:29 am

   What should be packed inside an Emergency Survival Kit?
   Every household should have an Emergency Survival Kit, in case a disaster should occur and you are required to leave your home.

   What items must be included in Emergency Survival Kit?
   Please cite your source(s) if you have any.
5. Sandy says:

   August 31, 2011 at 5:40 am

   i hope this help… far more than any thing make sure you keep an extra copy of your important documents in a zip lock bag, just incase of a flood. birth certificate, social security ard, etc.
6. Dave J says:

   August 31, 2011 at 8:15 am

   This is a subject I know very well as I write on,
   lecture on, and teach survival for the average
   person.

   The real problem in what to put in a kit you build
   is the knowledge you have as to how to properly
   use such a kit.

   Also, since there can be limited space for a kit,
   and/ or that you might have to carry it by hand,
   the quantity of the bulk and the weight is an issue.

   What you must always remember is that there
   are four things you must provide for in any type
   of survival situation: Food, Water, Shelter,
   and Protection. The first three are self-explanatory.
   However, Protection means much more than
   the typical, first impression. It is a very complex
   provision because it means; Protection from the
   elements of nature, AND the nature of man.

   Protection means clothing sufficient to handle
   whatever weather that might be encountered.
   It means the proper mental preparedness of
   how to cope with a sudden misfortune of any
   type. It also means supplies that would be
   necessary to provide for what you might need
   if the misfortune could last for a long while.
   It doesn’t mean you must carry a firearm, or
   any other type of weapon (other than a good
   knife). But, it does mean you must be as
   prepared mentally for any type of hazard that
   can possibly befall you. I always teach,
   “Expect the Best! Prepare for the Worst!
   Take what comes!”

   The largest problem with people today is
   that we have become so used to living in
   a protected society that the imagination
   does not let us even consider just how
   bad our situation can become in the turn
   of a moment. We all have a will to survive;
   to continue to live on. However, we just do
   not imagine enough of the worst type of
   situation. We never consider the possibility
   to be very great. We confuse ‘possibility’
   with ‘probability’. Just remember that the
   possibility of anything is always 50/50.
   It is the probability that may be very low,
   but the possibility is still 50/50. Our own
   preparedness must remember, and heed
   this.

   I will give you a list of things that you can
   choose from to take. You, however, must
   decide what you would most likely need
   to take. I make kits for people all the time,
   but I always have to take into consideration
   of their level of skill, knowledge, and training.
   I make small kits, but further suggest larger
   types of ‘pack kits’. Even the small ones
   that can be placed, or carried anywhere must
   be developed for the individual. Each item is
   carefully selected so as to provide the way
   for a person to survive most anything, but
   the skill, knowledge, and training is very
   critical. I use many examples of where some
   have had everything they needed to survive
   a situation, but have died. They may have
   had everything tangible, but lacked the
   mental preparedness to survive.

   I very highly commend you for thinking of
   this issue in advance. Most people do not.
   I do suggest that you get a copy of a Boy
   Scout Field Book as a good guide if you
   lack the training for this type of situation.
   There are many books out there, even one
   that I have written, but the Scout Field Book
   covers much to be a great help. I still use
   mine a lot.

   Disaster Supply Kit
   (As suggested by the National Hurricane Center)

   Water – at least 1 gallon daily per person for
   3 to 7 days
   Food – at least enough for 3 to 7 days
   — non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
   — foods for infants or the elderly
   — snack foods
   — non-electric can opener
   — cooking tools / fuel
   — paper plates / plastic utensils
   Blankets / Pillows, etc.
   Clothing – seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes
   First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs
   Special Items – for babies and the elderly
   Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
   Flashlight / Batteries
   Radio – Battery operated and NOAA weather radio
   Telephones – Fully charged cell phone with extra
   battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set
   Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards
   – Banks and ATMs may not be available for
   extended periods
   Keys
   Toys, Books and Games
   Important documents – in a waterproof container
   or watertight resealable plastic bag
   — insurance, medical records, bank account
   numbers, Social Security card, etc.
   Tools – keep a set with you during the storm
   Vehicle fuel tanks filled
   Pet care items
   — proper identification / immunization records /
   medications
   — ample supply of food and water
   — a carrier or cage
   — muzzle and leash

   The above kit supplies can be trimmed to fit the particular
   circumstances.

   For a small ‘Kit in a Can’ to keep with you
   at all times, the following can be put into a
   one, or three pound coffee can. (Keep in a
   pack, at work, at home, under the rear se
7. Sam M says:

   August 31, 2011 at 11:52 am

   what do I need for an emergency home survival kit for COLD weather?
   I just moved up to the mountains and have already lost power 2x due to bad weather! Im not use to this kind of weather and the locals all tell me that I need to have a emergency kit for home for when the real “bad” weather comes in for winter! So a little help please ?
8. Carlie Erin says:

   August 31, 2011 at 7:29 pm

   well, i live in west virginia, and when a real cold weather storm comes, it’s good to have candles, matches, blankets, a cell phone, a battery powered heater, flashlight, and a battery powered radio. you may also need food/ water, possibly an x-tra change of clothes.

   hope i could help ya!
9. ஐ says:

   August 31, 2011 at 11:02 pm

   Emergency survival kits?
   What brand of emergency survival kit do you think would be the best for a family of four? Do you have to store them in cool places to keep them from spoiling?