In case of an emergency in your area, you will need to be ready. Here are some tips on how to create an emergency kit for your home. Also remember to prepare a kit in case you need to evacuate the area; keep it in your car.
Steps
Step 1. Read the Things You Will Need for a quick list of what your kit should contain
Step 2. Have a first aid kit ready if you don't already have one
During an emergency, you, a loved one or a neighbor could cut, burn, or otherwise injure themselves. If you prepare these basic supplies, you will be better prepared to help injured people.
Step 3. Determine the most likely hazards in your area
Contact the civil protection and ask. If there is no local civil protection in your area, ask the national body.
Step 4. Write a plan based on the dangers, then build a kit to deal with the plan
Step 5. Purchase self-powered flashlights and self-powered radios
In the event of a disaster, the power will not be available and the batteries will not be available or will be exhausted in a short time. The newer models can receive the "Emergency Bands" and are able to charge your mobile. So if your cell phone doesn't work in the event of a disaster, it means that the cell towers were destroyed during the disaster. It could also be very useful to have a satellite phone, able to communicate even if the network is not available.
Step 6. Choose the most suitable objects for your location
Depending on where you live, you may need different things in case of emergencies such as floods, hurricanes or tornadoes. Of course there are some things you should have regardless of your location.
Step 7. Put a map in the kit
This is a very useful item in case of evacuation and bearing in mind that in an emergency it may be necessary to take alternative routes.
Step 8. Gather together the items from the list that you already have available at home
Step 9. Keep a list in progress
If you can't get it all in one moment, you should add an item or two every time you shop.
Step 10. Assign a first aid kit for emergencies or disasters and one for daily use
Your first aid kit should contain:
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A minimum of two pairs of latex gloves for the smallest kit. Remember that it may be a stranger who needs your help and having a latex barrier will help you avoid infections.
- Use vinyl gloves if one of your family members is allergic to latex. Latex allergies can be severe.
- Put more pairs in the emergency kit that you will take with you. You may need a lot of gloves during an emergency.
- Check the integrity of the gloves if they have been stored in a place where the temperature has varied. They could become brittle. In some cases the gloves deeper in a box may still be good, so don't throw them all away if the first pairs are to be thrown away. Check them all.
- Sterile gauze to stop bleeding. (Look for sturdy gauze pads called surgical pads at drugstores.)
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Detergent or soap and antibiotic wipes to disinfect.
Antibiotic ointment to prevent infections
- Burn ointment to relieve pain.
- Patches of many sizes.
- Gauze
- Microperforated tape
- Tweezers
- Scissors
- Eye wash solution or sterile saline as a generic decontaminant. You can buy saline in one-liter bottles at drugstores.
- Thermometer
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Common prescription medications such as insulin, heart medications, and asthma inhalers
You should change medications periodically to account for expiration dates and make a plan to refrigerate your insulin
- Over-the-counter pain relievers and an antihistamine.
- Prescription medical supplies such as glucose and blood pressure measuring equipment.
Step 11. Visit the shops to buy items you don't have yet
Step 12. Get a waterproof box
It doesn't have to be expensive. A large waterproof box with lid will suffice. They are available in many supermarkets.
- It should be small enough to be transported in the car, garden or home in minutes. Look for something with wheels and handles.
- Consider putting kits around your home, in your car, and at work.
- You never know where you will be when the emergency comes.
- Use plastic backpacks or tool boxes for their ease of use.
- Keep all items sorted in resealable 1-liter or 4-liter plastic bags.
- If you work in large urban areas, keep a backpack with water, energy bars, flashlights, socks and trainers under your desk in case public transport is not available.
Step 13. Stay hydrated
Water is the most important resource for life. Keeping water (in clear plastic bottles) in your home, car, and work will allow you to stay hydrated in stressful situations.
- You may need more water for babies, nursing mothers, the elderly, or if you live in a warm climate area.
- You may need drinks that replenish electrolytes (such as Gatorade or Powerade) to recover the precious minerals in hot or humid weather or if you are very active.
Step 14. Keep at least a three-day supply of the items listed in the "Things You Will Need" section (below) in the box
Step 15. Consider other things you might need - such as medications, bandages, firearms, or other items, depending on your age, location, and health
Step 16. Don't forget to put non-perishable foods in your kit
Buy ready-made meals that will feed more people.
Advice
- Use Starlights. Spark plugs are a safety hazard, especially in the event of a gas leak. Using candles could cause a fire or even an explosion.
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When deciding which foods to put in your emergency kit, remember to choose foods your family likes to eat. Here are some examples:
- Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables.
- Protein or fruit bars
- Dry cereals or muesli
- Peanut butter
- Dried fruit
- Crackers
- Canned juices
- Long-life pasteurized milk
- High-calorie foods
- Vitamins
- Baby food
- Sweet and anti-stress foods
- Prepare a portable kit, in case of evacuation.
- Be sure to include a bottle of genuine medications with dosage information if you need to get other medications during an emergency.
- Cell phones are optional, but they are very useful in an emergency. Put two different charging methods in the kit. For example a battery and car charger.
- Organize emergency drills with your family. Fire drills are very helpful in preparing for that event.
- Keep your old eyeglasses when buying new ones. An old pair of glasses is better than nothing.
- Remember, many injuries aren't life threatening and don't require immediate medical attention. Knowing how to treat minor injuries can make all the difference in an emergency.
- If you are planning to put a firearm in your emergency kit (action not recommended if you don't have a firearm license), make sure you also carry a reasonable amount of bullets and the original and a copy of your firearm license. 'weapons. Also, in the event that you need to evacuate, make sure you are familiar with the law in case of expatriation with a firearm.
- Car inverters (capable of transforming direct current into alternating current) are useful for charging mobile phones, powering your TV, radios, portable refrigerators, etc.
- If you have space issues, be sure to bring only essential items.
- Consider becoming a radio amateur. This way you can communicate over long distances, even outside your country.
Warnings
- Consider the temperature where you will be storing your kits - heat can greatly degrade the quality of your supplies in a few months. Try to store the kit in an area that always stays below 26.5 ° C and out of direct sunlight.
- Bring only what you need.
- Avoid putting salty foods in your emergency kit, as they will make you thirsty.
