The
reality of emergencies is that they can come out of nowhere. Sure, some
hurricanes or tornados strike with a bit of warning, but often not enough to
truly gather the necessary supplies. It also helps, remarks the Health Ranger
Mike Adams at Natural News, to be gathering your supplies at a time when not
everyone else has the same idea. Trying to get a propane tank when people are
expecting a possibly long power outage is going to be a much bigger fight than
if you sought it out on a random Tuesday.
Food
And Water
But
how do you know what you really need to have on hand in the event of an
emergency? According to Natural News,
you should have thirty days of nonperishable food stored up. Sure, maybe
between rice and pasta, you have thirty days of dinner carbohydrates, but do
you have canned sources of vegetables and protein? And do you have a way to
cook these things? You’ll need a heat source both for cooking and boiling
water. And speaking of water, notes Health Ranger Mike Adams, you should have
at least six days of drinking water set aside for each family member, and a
water filter.
Bedding
And Warmth
Unless
your family camps regularly, you may not have sleeping bags for each family
member. Sleeping bags are a must in the event that the bedrooms of your house
are too cold, or are dangerous to inhabit, for example in the event of a
tornado that might blow in the windows or tear off some roof, says Natural News. You also will need
warm clothes, socks, and underwear, as well as winter hiking boots. You can
always remove layers during a summer emergency, but it can get very cold if a
winter storm knocks out the power.
Technology
It
is good to start with a fully charged cell phone and some extra batteries, but
those likely won’t last very long. No, says Health Ranger Mike Adams,
what you need are batteries as well as a windup radio. A hand-powered radio can
help you keep alert in regards to the state of the emergency and upcoming
relief. It also can be comforting to remain in contact with the world outside
your shelter when you can’t otherwise go outside.
These
supplies are just the start of true emergency preparedness. Stay alert, stay
prepared, and stay safe.
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