Most of us
don’t think about emergencies until it’s too late - after the power
goes off - after you’ve been told the roads will be closed for three
days, and so it goes. And emergencies come when you least expect them - tornadoes
give little or no warning. Neither does an earthquake. You’ll get some
advance warning about a hurricane, snow storm and floods, but will you have time to
get the supplies you need to survive throughout the emergency? The emergency may last longer than you
would want to think.
To be prepared for unexpected things that can happen, think about the kinds
of potential disasters that might arise in your area - floods, snowstorms,
earthquakes, tornadoes, and the like when it's possible that all
power will go out. Then consider the size of your
family, the health and age of each member, and the climate in which you live. If
there’s a possibility that you might leave your home, you will want to have
an emergency survival kit prepared that can be taken along quickly.
In emergencies, water is the most important item in survival. Food, heat,
lighting, a radio, first aid and personal needs are your next priorities. Within this site you can easily
prepare and be ready for whatever.
Disasters happen every day in some part of the world; usually without warning.
Often, the worse part is not the disaster itself, but the aftermath - cleaning
up and putting lives back in order. Your family’s survival may depend largely
on your ability to adapt and cope with an emergency, and the plans you have made
(if any). Giving some thought to advance preparation is just common sense.
Are you ready?
