Reviewing Survival Emergency Kits for Earthquakes,
Hurricanes,Tornadoes and Other Disasters
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| Emergency Earthquake Kit |
I lived in Southern California almost on top of the San Andreas Fault line for many years so I know! California rocks, and it rolls too! We had more than a few major earthquakes when I lived there, and you never know when it might happen again. Be prepared!
And anything you need for earthquake emergencies holds true for all the other natural disasters that can occur. Right now it's hurricane season and the East coast has been battered with a huge one and there is lots of flooding. You never know when Mother Nature is going to decide to let loose!
Here you will find wilderness survival kits and some of the supplies that are in them in case you already have a kit and are just adding more supplies.
In a hurry? Click here for Earthquake Survival Kits!
"By failing to prepare, you are
preparing to fail."
~Benjamin Franklin
preparing to fail."
~Benjamin Franklin
Short List of Supplies You Should Have in An Emergency Survival Kit
Survival Kit List
For most people who prepare for Emergencies, it means having a Bug Out Bag. A short list of supplies follows:Food and water
Clothing, things that mix and match
Toiletries
Cash and Credit Cards
Vital Documents (Identification, Medical Records, Prescriptions, Family Photographs)
Shelter (at minimum a large poncho which could be tied down but a tent is better)
Useful Tools (such as flashlights, matches and other fire starting tools)
First Aid Kit
Small Knife
Solar Lights
Radio
Your Bug Out Bag should be packed and ready to go at a moment’s notice; food and water should be checked regularly and replaced when necessary.
Set up a schedule to rotate your older items to your home pantry and add new ones to the Bug Out Bag.
So besides your Prepared Emergency Survival Kits with all the tools, add your personal items from this list , and you are prepared to survive if the worst happens and you need to get by without all the modern technology we are used to.
Emergency Humor PostageEarthquake Survival Kits
In Case Of Emergency … Run Like Hell by GrungeFactory
Deluxe Emergency Survival Kits
Emergency Earthquake Survival Kits~for 4 People
One has a backpack, one has a bag, so choose what works best for you. Many people think these are the best survival kits overall.
Water and Food lasts 5 Years
Radio, Flashlight and Cell Phone Charger
First Aid Kit
Be Prepared!
4 Person Perfect Survival Kit Deluxe for Earthquake, Evacuation, Emergency Disaster Preparedness 72 Hour Kit
Ready America 70385 Deluxe Emergency Kit 4 Person Backpack
Ready America 70385 Deluxe Emergency Kit 4 Person Backpack
2 Person Emergency Earthquake Survival Kit
Best Emergency Survival Kit for 2 people.Great wilderness survival kit which includes a backpack! If you need an Emergency Survival Kit for 2 People, this has everything you need.
Emergency Survival Kit for 1 Person
Best Earthquake Emergency Kit for One Person
Best Earthquake Emergency Kit for One Person
Ready America Grab-n-Go Emergency Kits, 1-Person 3-Day Emergency. They are the same except one has a backpack and one has a bag. Sustains one person for three days. Food, water, emergency poncho, First Aid kit (33 piece), Safety light stick (1) You might want to add in some of the tools down below.
Ready America 70180 Emergency Kit 1 Person BackpackReady America 70080 Emergency Kit, 1-Person 3-Day Bag
Ready America 70080 Emergency Kit, 1-Person 3-Day BagEmergency Supplies for Earthquakes and Disasters
Water Filter
The most important thing you need to survive in the event of an emergency is clean water! If you do nothing else, prepare to be able to filter your water so it's safe to drink. Humans cannot survive more than about 3 days without water. We can survive without food for much longer. But water is essential to life. In case you run out of water, a water filter will allow you to have clean water from whatever water source you encounter. This would also work if you are traveling and are not sure the water is safe.
Water for Emergencies
In case you want to take water with you, these packets have pure water and will be safe to drink for at least 5 years.
Radio for Emergencies and Earthquakes
If all Hell breaks loose, you will need a radio to keep up with announcements. This is great in any emergency situation!
Sangean LB-100 Compact AM/FM Ultra Rugged Radio Receiver
Emergency Tools
Everything you need to go camping or have in an emergency situation until life gets back to normal.
Emergency Survival Mylar Sleeping Blanket
Very lightweight but strong and warm, for those cold nights! Great for camping too. You would be amazed how warm mylar is to sleep under!
You Will Also Want to Be Prepared With Survival Food Kits
Magnesium Fire Starter
A fire starter is very handy to have because who wants to rub sticks together to start a fire? Not me! This little tool makes it very easy. Hmm, maybe it would help in the fireplace too!
Emergency Shelter Tent
If you are in an emergency situation and need shelter, a mylar tent will keep you cozy and warm and it is lightweight so easy to carry in a backpack or a bag. Then when you are ready to pitch your tent, it is very easy to do!
You Will Also Want to Be Prepared With Survival Food Kits
"Be Prepared... the meaning of the motto is that a Scout must prepare himself by previous thinking out and practicing how to act on any accident or emergency so that he is never taken by surprise."
~Robert Baden-Powell,
Founder, Boy Scouts of America
~Robert Baden-Powell,
Founder, Boy Scouts of America
This is a timely article since I just returned from a week of hurricane evacuation because of Hurricane Matthew affecting my area in coastal Georgia. Having lived in hurricane prone areas for a number of years, I do have my 'evacuation' kit ready to go. In fact, it's quite interesting to read your article today, Heather, because I almost wrote one about the same thing because of my recent experience. :)
ReplyDeleteYes the recent floods did trigger my article. Earthquakes and floods can both happen in a heartbeat!
DeletePeople don't think it will happen to them, but it DOES happen to regular, everyday people. No matter where you live, a natural disaster, even a house fire, can occur at any time, with no warning. Great reminder to be prepared!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, being prepared is better than not and wishing you had been!
DeleteSadly we don't always think of being prepared, but we should. A disaster can strike at any time and it's always best to be prepared. You have assembled a great selection here, I never knew you could buy water pouches like that. Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Eugene! Yes I have a backpack full of those water pouches! And the water filter too.
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ReplyDeleteDoesn't just to be earthquakes or floods. We lose power regularly so have had to set up an emergency plan and supplies in case we lose power too long. Great kits to make it easier to be prepared.
ReplyDeleteYes, there are many reasons! Tornadoes or power failures can be emergencies too!
DeleteBeing prepared beforehand is always excellent advice! My biggest problem is finding a place to store things. I really like the backpack emergency kits where things are kept together in one place. What I had never thought of is the fire starter! I need one of those for my backpack of essentials for sure.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to have a fire starter for sure! I want one to use for my fireplace. My kit has everything now.
DeleteSuch good advice and good information. I'd be in trouble... all of my important documents are scattered hither and yon. This article makes me realize that I should at least have those papers all in one place!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes better to have them all together so you can grab them. When we went on our around the world trip we brought them in a suitcase!
DeleteSuch good advice and good information. I'd be in trouble... all of my important documents are scattered hither and yon. This article makes me realize that I should at least have those papers all in one place!
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