Be Prepared For A Disaster With Emergency Kits

By Eric Holm





An unexpected event can turn into a disaster at any time and in any location. Some catastrophic event could occur while you are driving in the car, attending school, working at the office or sitting quietly at home. It is imperative that you are prepared with a well stocked emergency kit regardless of where you are when disaster strikes. Chances for surviving a natural disaster or accident dramatically improve when there is access to the proper items. Retailers offer a wide variety of disaster kits and it is up to the consumer to choose the one that best suits individual needs.



Emergency kits are made in many different sizes and the contents are tailored to be used in specific locations and under certain adverse conditions. The average household kit is ideal for any family home. A portable kit may be kept on hand for family vacations and daytime outings. Many local outlet stores will carry some kind of basic kit and many will have specialized packages. Consumer can also shop for a disaster kit online. There are several retailers with websites devoted to various types of survival gear. It is possible to find a kit specifically for use in an office or classroom. A personal survival pack may be carried in a pocket or backpack. Always analyze your specific needs and choose a kit accordingly.



Fanny Pack Survival Kit. A fanny pack survival kit can be used for at least a three day trip. It is a little larger in size than a pocket survival kit and can carry vital emergency supplies. Generally it comprises of bottled water, packaged food, rescue signal devices, compass, basic forms of shelter, flint stones and other crucial survival equipments. Water Survival Kit. At certain emergency situations it becomes mandatory to survive exclusively over water. At times it even happens that water or rain becomes a major threat to survival. During such situations water survival kits are the best to opt for. Water survival emergency kits are generally carried by pilots, fishermen, people living on houseboats, cruise tourists and even for people living in flood prone regions. Water survival kits generally contains rescue items like water canteen, food and water supplies, compass, blankets, strobe lights, glares, sunscreen, bandages, handkerchiefs, fishing kit, floats, waterproof fire starter equipment, and similar items.



Pocket Survival Emergency and Disaster Kits. Pocket survival kits are generally small and can be carried in one's pocket itself (as the name suggests). Pocket kits are generally used by people who are on frequent outings, or by those who go for camping or pursue adventure sports. Trekkers, campers, cyclists, hunters are among the ones to use this survival kit. All the basic survival tools like compass, rescue whistles, knife, fishing cords, flashlights, duct tape etc are present among the components in the pack. Backpack Survival Kit/Bucket Emergency Kits. Both of these kits are easy to carry. They generally contains almost all the survival supplies like first aid, proper shelter equipment, emergency food, water communication product, and more. It could be a best kit in case of an general emergency or in surviving post an earthquake, flood or even a forest fire.



Make sure the kit you choose has items that suit your unique needs and will be helpful considering the terrain, environment and expected weather conditions. Equipment must always be properly stored so it will be in good working condition when you need it most. Quality of individual items may vary from package to package but all will contain the basic necessities for surviving any catastrophic event.









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