12 Tools You Need For Survival

THE 12 TOOLS SAFEGUARDING YOUR FAMILY IN THE EVENT OF A NATURAL DISASTER IS CRUCIAL AND IT'S YOU EASIER THAN YOU THINK. Preparing these 12 tools will ensure you NEED FOR SURVIVAL and your family survive and thrive no matter what the elements throw your way. Start with a survival kit that covers these areas EMERGENCY KIT in case you need to evacuate; then build up an at-home supply in each category. FOOD FOOD Emergency FOOD FOOD Needed: 3-day supply of non-perishable food in your emergency kit 3 to 12-month supply per person at home TEMPERATURE CONTROL For your kit: Avoid foods that need cooking, refrigeration, or water. Make sure your family A Choose staples that DON'T contain salt or make you thirsty. can survive extreme temperatures. Pack appropriate clothes in emergency kit. At home: Build a nutrient-dense, balanced supply that offers a good variety. Keep hand warmers for cold weather. kcal Think in terms of calories per person per day, not number of servings. Purchase non-electric portable heater. Reflective emergency sleeping bag or emergency bivvy. Store foods your family already eats and likes. Solar-powered generator and fan for extreme Rotate your food storage so you always have the longest-lasting supply you can. heat. A Portable shade (use a tarp or your shelter). LIGHTING Emergency light sources not only help you see, but also provide a sense of security. POWER Solar-powered or hand-crank charger for cell phones and radio. Flashlights (Choose LED, hand crank, or rechargeable batteries with solar recharger). Generator (we recommend standard and solar-powered if you can afford both). Kerosene or lamp oll lanterns and candles (Like Emergency Essentials 115+ Hour Liquid Paraffin Candles) * Solar panels. * Solar-powered lantern. FIRST AID FIRST AID KIT aae whiteE Purchase a basic 100-piece first ald kit. SANITATION First aid booklet or quick-reference. Pack essentials like: Toothpaste, shampoo, and hand sanitizer. O Feminine hygiene products. ! Toilet seat (if needed). 1 Toilet paper. BINDER Create a plan of action and a binder of important documents. Plan How will your family reunite if apart during an emergency? Write it down, then practice. TOOLS Binder Basic multi-function E Keep p original pocket knife. documents in it and keep it in a bolted-down safe. Collapsible shovel. Important/ Legal Documents. Sturdy fixed-blade knife Everything from birth certificates to passports and wills. Financial Documents. Tax information, bank, credit and investment statem Well statements as well as sources of income. A Insurance Documents. Medical, auto, property or life insurance papers. COOKING Kit: A basic collapsible stove for simple cooking and boiling water; utensils. SHELTER Simple fuel and matches. Where and how you Home: Camping stove or Volcano stove for shelter depends on the type of disaster. Having these items will help in many scenarios. preparing meals and boiling water. Fuel and matches. Plastic sheeting and duct tape or hurricane tape. Solar oven. Tent or simple tarp with rope. I WILL Survive! WATER Minimum Needed: One gallon of water a day per person in your 3-day kit; 14 gallons per person; Microfilter for treating water on the go. A COMMUNICATION O Emergency whistle. The average American uses 70 gallons of water a day! Emergency signal mirror. A Short-Wave Radio: Choose solar-powered, crank, or battery -operated. O1 gallon a day. 1.28 gallons per flush. O 4-5 gallons per load. O 45-55 gallons per load. - 25-50 gallons (2.5-5 gallons a minute!) It's important to us that you feel confident in your emergency preparations. We don't rely on doom, gloom, or fear tactics. Instead, we focus on helping you get the products you need and the knowledge to put them to good use. Visit us at: www.beprepared.com EMERGENCY ESSENTIALS BePrepared.com Sources: http://www.communityfema.gow/connect.tireadynpm/messageshowthread?threadid 43022 http://www.ready.govlwater, http://www.ready.gowkit, http://www.trust.org/spotlight/Disaster-risk-reduction/?source-dpagerelspot, http://www.femagowimedio-library-data/20130726-858-25045-8753p_532.pdLpdf