A survival kit is a package of basic tools and supplies prepared as an aid to survival in an emergency. Civil and military aircraft, lifeboats, and spacecraft are equipped with survival kits.
Survival kits, in a variety of sizes, contain supplies and tools to provide a survivor with basic shelter against the elements, help them to keep warm, meet basic health and first aid needs, provide food and water, signal to rescuers, and assist in finding the way back to help.
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1- Natural Disasters (Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Wildfires, Floods):
A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include firestorms, dust storms, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, storms, and other geologic processes. A natural disaster can cause loss of life or damage property, and typically leaves some economic damage in its wake, the severity of which depends on the affected population’s resilience and on the infrastructure available.
We recommend below kits (Customize by people) :
2- Roadside Emergency Assistance Kit:
A basic roadside emergency kit should include some of the following items:
- Jumper cables. Or you can carry a small, portable, lithium-ion battery with jumper cables. Usually, these batteries will also recharge computers and cell phones.
- Flares or triangle reflectors. LED flares are also an option worth considering.
- A quart or more of motor oil
- A gallon of coolant
- First-aid kit
- Blanket or space blanket
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Tool kit with screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrench, pocket knife
- A can of tire inflator and sealant such as Fix-a-Flat
- Tire pressure gauge
- Paper towels
- Spray bottle with washer fluid
- Ice scraper (if you live in an area with snow)
- Pen and paper
- Granola or energy bars
- Bottled water
Once you have assembled your roadside emergency kit, find a good way to keep these items together in your trunk so they don’t roll around. Even a simple cardboard box works well. A backpack is another option. But make sure the kit is quickly accessible because you might need it in a hurry.
You also can buy pre-assembled emergency roadside kits that come in handy storage bags to keep the items organized. A quick Internet or Amazon search will locate dozens of such kits ranging in price and size.
We recommend below kits :
3- Wilderness Survival Kit Essentials ( Camping, Hiking, Fishing and More):
First of all, some sort of first aid items. Since we’re talking survival, I mean real first aid items, not just Band-Aids and first aid ointment. Get a triangle bandage and some large gauze pads to use for compresses. If you need a first aid kit in a survival situation, you don’t need a Band-Aid, you need serious help. A triangle bandage can be used for a pressure dressing or to attach a splint. This is useful.
Your basic wilderness survival kit should include:
First aid items
Water purification system
Fire starting equipment
Signaling items
Food procurement items
Shelter items
We recommend below kits :
4- Heat Wave Emergency Kit:
Find and collect the items below and place them in a bag labeled “HEAT WAVE
EMERGENCY KIT”. Store the bag somewhere that will be easily accessible in a heat
emergency.
Collect:
- 1–2 bottles of water: Drinking, cooling down body, wetting clothes, wetting towels, etc.
- 1 large towel: Dampen with water to cool down body; roll into pillow to elevate feet, etc.
- 3–4 small towels: Dampen with water and apply to forehead, armpits, groin, etc., to cool down body
- Plastic cups: For drinking water
- Drinking straw: For sipping water while lying down
- Cooler: Fill with ice as soon as power goes out
- Plastic bags: Fill with cold water and/or ice; tie a knot to create coolers
- Hand or mini fan: Fan body to cool
- Flashlight: In case power goes out, which can happen during heat waves due to high demand on the power grid
- Batteries: Extra set for flashlights and if using a battery powered fan Remember.
● In addition to the items above, older adults should keep specialized itemsready, including extra wheelchair batteries, oxygen, catheters, medication,food for service animals and any other items they might need. Advise themto keep a list of the type and model numbers of the medical devices theyuse. Make provisions for medications that require refrigeration.
5- Cold Wave Emergency Kit:
Having a survival kit for extremely cold weather can make all the difference. In fact, many of the people who survive emergency situations in cold weather have the necessary survival gear to keep them warm, nourished, and sheltered until help arrives or the weather subsides.
What should be in a winter emergency survival kit? Here are the essentials.
1. Warm, waterproof gear
2. Maps and a compass
3. Bivouac sack or space blanket
4. Portable power source
5. First aid kit
6. Fire-starting tools
7. Multi-tool
8. Non-perishable food
9. Water
10. Winter car supplies
Build a Kit or Buy One
If you’re going to build your own survival kit, make sure that you store all of your gear in a waterproof winter survival bag that’s easy to carry.
Building an effective survival kit isn’t easy. It’s difficult to find durable products, let alone trying to fit all those supplies in a single portable bag.
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