http://survivalkitlist.blogspot.co.uk/ May 18, 2013

Survival Kit List

Enda McLarnon

I have put together a survival kit list which I hopeyou f ind useful. The importance of being readyfor a disaster can not be stressed enough. Thelist is not a complicated one but the bottom lineis that if some type of disaster hits, then mostlikely you will not have t ime to put this together.

As the old boy scout 's motto says, BEPREPARED.

If an emergency situat ion should happen thenthe reality could well be that you have tosomehow survive on your own unt il theemergency services kick into act ion, or some form of aid relief is provided. There is just no wayof determining when this will be and could be as short as a few hours but potent ially many days.

Build Your Own Survival Kit NowThis is one of those things that people generally just put of f doing. I would recommend thatyou start quickly and then you will have peace of mind knowing that you and your family cansurvive. Plan the list with the basics and plan to be able to survive for three days or 72 hours. Itactually doesn't not take a lot of planning and is very simple to do.

If you consider what could go wrong then it will all start to make sense. For example if ahurricane hit where you live there is a strong likelihood that you will lose what are termed theessent ial services. it would be normal to lose electricity, gas, water, telephones and this is thebest way to start thinking about a kit .

Just consider the simple things for your kit and don't over complicate this. Your number onepriority is water, then food and some form of f irst aid supplies. After that you need to considerwhat form of communicat ions you may have and how long batteries etc will work for. Youshould also consider your hygiene requirements as sewage systems tend to fail especially withearthquakes.

Basic Survival Kit List

Water - One person needs 8 pints per day so make sure you have enough stored andeasy to access

Food - Make sure you have non-perishable food

Battery Operated Radio - To be able to listen to the news (Extra batteries)

First Aid - A good quality f irst aid kit in case of injuries

Whist le - To at t ract at tent ion (Flares would also be useful)

Face Masks - In case there is dust or harmful air contaminants

Wipes - For keeping clean and for toilet purposes

Tools - Basic tools such as pliers and a wrench to turn of f ut ility supplies

Survival Knife Kit - Get a good quality knife kit

Can Opener - To be able to open cans (Bott le opener also useful)

Maps - (Local area maps in case there are rendezvous points or you need to get to higherground)

Cell Phones & chargers - To be able to communicate - solar or hand chargers are best

If you have all of the above read to go in case of a disaster then you know you will be able tosurvive for at least three days.

Detailed Survival Kit List

In addit ion to the above and if you want to be able to survive longer then there are other thingsyou should consider. The list above is a basic one and will be ok for a few days but the onebelow will give you a better chance of covering of f everything.

Medicines - Especially prescript ion medicines that your family needs

Baby Food - If you have young babies plan for this

Pet Food - If you have animals you will also need these

Money - Put some cash away in a waterproof system

Fire Ext inguisher - Pack a small one

Sleeping Bags & Blankets - Enough for all the family to keep warm

Pen and Paper - Always a good idea

Matches and Fire Lighters - Vitally important

Compass - For direct ions

With these on board then you should be able to survive for a much longer t ime and make life alit t le more comfortable for your family.

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