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The following section is divided into the following topics:
- Emergency Tools & Supplies
- Cooking & Eating Utensils
- Sanitation Needs
- Clothing & Bedding
- Ready-Made Survival Kits
Emergency Tools and
supplies are items that will undoubtedly come in handy during an
disastrous event.
Depending on the situation, you may only use
certain items at any one time while other may not get used at all.
The bottom line is that its better to have and not need, then to
need and not have!
Items that you would
most likely need during an evacuation should be kept in
"Bug-Out Bag" (an easy-to
carry container or duffle bag). Suggested items are marked with an
asterisk (*).
In the event of an evacuation, emergency officials
will provide you with the location of a temporary
shelter set up for residents of the affected area.
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Emergency Tools & Supplies
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If the list of items
seems rather large, don't be alarmed, you probably have many of the
items in your home already. All you have to do is gather them
together and make an inventory list. If you do not, you can find the
items at any major department store.
You can also buy these items in ready-made survival/emergency
kits. See "Ready-Made Kits" below.
- Flashlight and extra batteries*
- Police
Scanner or Battery-operated radio and extra batteries*
- Sturdy Work Gloves
- Fire extinguisher (small
canister ABC type)
- Non-electric can opener, utility
knife*
- Plastic sheeting
- Duct Tape
- Pliers
- Compass
- Waterproof matches
- Aluminum foil
- Signal flares
- Paper, pencil
- Needles, thread
- Shut-off wrench (to turn
off gas and water)
- Whistle
- Fire-Extingusher
- Chemical light sticks (very SAFE light source)
Other Considerations:
- Portable Electric Generator (plus FUEL) - r Remember, light requires little energy from a generator. A 200-watt light bulb will light a camp well enough to read by. Creating heat or cold require large amounts of electricity. Your hair dryer probably requires 1500 watts of output to run. So purchase your generator with sufficient power for your needs. Or plan your appliances according to your generator's output.
For storage information, see: Storing
Your Supplies.
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Cooking &
Eating Utensils
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- Foam cups (works for both hot
& cold drinks)
- Paper plates
- Plastic utensils (forks &
spoons)*
- Plastic storage containers
- Mess Kit (available at any
sporting goods store or from sellers listed below)
- Stirring Spoon
- Several cans of Sterno
(for cooking & heating)
For information on
storing your supplies, see: Storing
Your Supplies.
- Toilet paper, towelettes*
- Soap, liquid detergent*
- Feminine supplies*
- Personal hygiene items*
- Plastic garbage bags, ties (for
personal sanitation uses)*
- Plastic bucket with tight lid
- Disinfectant
- Household chlorine bleach (can
also be used for purifying water)
For information on
storing your supplies, see: Storing
Your Supplies.
Include at least one complete change
of clothing and footwear per person.
- Sturdy shoes or work boots*
- Rain gear*
- Blankets or sleeping bags*
- Hat and gloves
- Thermal underwear
- Tube tent
For information on
storing your supplies, see: Storing
Your Supplies.
You can purchase
ready-made survival kits that contain many of the items listed above
from online retailers listed below. These companies offer a complete line of survival kits
including survival kits for individuals, groups,
families, at home, in the office, or in the car. If an emergency
strikes, you may not have time to gather the necessary essentials. A
survival kit contains the essential items for any emergency.
Note: Police-Scanner.info has partnered with the following online
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