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How Emergency Kits Are Helpful During A Crises

  • samedi 3 mai 2014
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  • 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.

    A good emergency survival kit is one that fits your unique needs. There emergency kits are available for one person to more than hundred people. You can buy these kits either by visiting a good real world outlet or through online retailers. No matter whether you want to buy a personal survival kit, office kit, classroom kit or a C.E.R.T kit, you can look to the Internet for a variety of sources to buy them from. There are different types of emergency and disaster kits that you can use, some useful ones are listed below.

    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.

    A pocket survival pack is much smaller and can be carried along almost anywhere. These are the ideal size for a day trip in the wilderness or a day hiking in the mountains. Cyclists, hunters and trekkers should carry one every time they are pursuing their outdoor interests. Being prepared is the key to surviving any kind of emergency situation. A compass, whistle, fishing line, flashlight, duct tape and a knife are all things that should be included in this type of kit. A backpack or emergency bucket kit is easy to tote around and will have the usual items plus things like a shelter, first aid supplies and a device for emergency communication. This kit has everything needed for surviving any type of disaster including a forest fire, earthquake or flood.

    Always choose a kit according to your own specific requirements. Consider where you are going and what type of terrain you will encounter during your trip. Always check the weather forecast so you know what to expect. Survival items should always be properly stored and periodically inspected for any kind of damage. Item quality will often vary according to package but they will all have the basic items needed to survive a disaster.




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