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Your
Emergency Kit In A Flood
In recent times we have been witness to the
dramatic outcome of some extraordinary natural disasters. And
we have become aware at how ill-equipped the governmental
agencies are at seeing to the needs of those in dire circumstances.
In fact, governments in more than one country have alerted
their citizens to take the necessary steps to prepare to take
care of themselves for up to 72 hours in the event of a major
catastrophe.
In
view of this each family is encourage to put together an
“Emergency Kit.” While each one's idea of what is necessary
may vary a little – some things are standard and important.
Your basic emergency kit should include: water (a recommended
amount being 2 liters of water per person, per day and don't
forget to include water for pets too!), nonperishable food,
flashlights, a radio, extra batteries, needed personal medications,
personal toiletries. a first aid kit, a three in one can opener
, matches in a waterproof container, slow burning emergency
candles, lightweight ponchos and thermal blankets.
Other
items that can prove to be important are: duct tape
for sealing leaks, respirator safety masks to reduce inhalation
of airborne viruses, a compass, a loud whistle, safety gloves,
a tow rope, battery jumper cables, a shovel, a small pup tent
and pet rations.
In
putting together your first aid kit you should include: a first aid guide, sterile pads that can be directly put on
a wound, gauze roller bandages that are absorbent and breathable,
elastic bandages for sprains and to apply needed pressure in
some cases, adhesive bandages that can provide waterproofing,
and triangular bandages that can be used as slings or tourniquets.
Tweezers and scissors needed for removing tiny objects or cutting
bandages or clothing. Disposable gloves, face masks and an
alcoholic rub for antiseptic purposes give added protection
in certain circumstances. Add in a lightweight foil blanket.
For medication it is good to include some sort of antiseptic,
antibiotic creams and anti fungal creams. Asprin and Acetominophen
can offer some generic pain relief. Some kits add in an aloe
vera gel that helps with burns or other aggravated skin problems.
If need be, an Epinephrine auto-injector is essential to treat
someone who is allergic and who might need to be treated for
anaphylactic shock.
Your emergency kit should be meant to tide you and your family
over for a few necessary days. It will no doubt also be reflective
of your special needs. Although it need only take a little
bit of thought and expense to put together a comprehensive
solution some people have opted to purchase ready made kits
on line that meet governmental standards. Though it is difficult
to anticipate all contingencies, by gathering at least some
of these items in advance, we go along way towards getting
through a difficult time with a lot less discomfort.
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: 2009
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