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How you can Create a Summer Safety Kit

By June 16, 2022July 28th, 2022Agency News

How you can Create a Summer Safety Kit

 

Historically, natural disasters occur more often during the summer season as the seas warm, so having a summer safety kit is crucial. Summer brings blissful beach days and fun family BBQs, but it also brings something much more insidious: weather-related disasters.

As temperatures increase, more water vapor evaporates into the atmosphere to serve as a source for the intensification of natural disasters. Some weather disasters that are more likely to occur in the summer months include hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, floods, and fires.

As humans, we have limitations to what we can do when a natural disaster strikes, but there are precautions to aid in staying safe. In this blog, we will take a look at the essentials for you to start your own emergency survival kit to allow you to be ready for the unexpected this summer.

 

Food & Water

We all are aware that human survival requires the availability of food and clean water, which brings up the first key item to have a successful supply kit. Disaster can damage drinking water and prevent you from accessing your regular food source, and even completely cut off access to your water or food supply.

It is crucial to ensure you have an emergency food supply until the disaster clears up. At the minimum, you should have one gallon of water and a several-day supply of imperishable food for each member of your household.

Stocking up on non-perishable food items such as canned goods like canned poultry or fish is a good place to start your natural disaster food inventory.

Pet owners: Make sure you set aside stock for your furry friend too!

 

Access to Information & Communication

Access to a communication tool is essential during a natural disaster, but what if your household is experiencing a power outage?

Perhaps you could be lucky, and your phone battery withstands the duration of the event. On the other hand, without another device, you would have no way of keeping in contact with the outside world.

A portable emergency radio can be life-saving to access updates during a disaster. We recommend you purchase a battery-powered or hand-crank radio that does not require electricity.

 

Batteries

Prepare for the possibility that your power could be out for days during a disaster, which means all-electric supplies would be dead. Having access to a portable battery pack is crucial.​

Whether the batteries are for a radio or a flashlight, these tiny sources of electrical power will come in handy.

 

Flashlight

Having your portable cellphone does not diminish the importance of having a flashlight. If you have no access to electricity, it is wise to conserve your phone’s battery for communication.​​

Additionally, your phone may die, and having a flashlight will allow you to continue to light your surroundings. Much more than a light source, these handy tools can serve as a signal for rescuers to find you in a disaster.

 

First aid kit

Having an emergency kit with the correct essentials that meet basic first aid needs during a vast range of natural disasters is critical. First aid kits should be stocked with medical supplies like antibiotic ointments and antiseptic wipes, along with other essential items such as bandages, gauze, gloves, tweezers, thermometers, and aspirin.

You may have a first aid kit lying around, be sure to regularly check yours every three months to ensure no products are expired and replenish it as often as needed.

Other essential items

  • Sanitation Products
  • Fully Charged Portable chargers
  • Whistles (to call for help)
  • A Manual Can Opener
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Dust Masks

Keep your Summer Safety Kit Safe

Store your kit somewhere that is easily accessible and make your entire family aware of its whereabouts. Sleep comfortably this summer season knowing you are taking all the precautionary measures by being prepared for a natural disaster.

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