When disasters strike there are a lot of things that fail. The infrastructural failures precipitate shortage of basic necessities including energy and accessibility to resupply. “Because of that, there are a few things you will have to keep away for the sake of your own safety and survival”, advises Matt Redhawk of My Patriot Supply.
Food Items. It is good to have dry foods kept away safely, stocked away from pest or destruction. Canned foods, flour, peanut butter, sugars, safe-drinking water, cereals, coffee as well as pet food are very critical in the first few hours and days after the emergency. Over and above everything, you will need to eat and rehydrate, so you need a good place to stash these items in the house.
Power and Light. Power lines tend to go down and fuel pumps shut down, even though you will still need to heat your food and keep warm. There are many alternatives for both heating and lighting. Flashlights, lamp oils, charcoal, candles, rechargeable batteries and propane stoves are simple, yet effective, supplies. They can keep you alive while you are off-grid for a few days before you can get help.
Fun and Recreation. When you are off the grid due to an emergency situation, it doesn’t mean you are necessarily at risk. There is still time for fun and games and a few recreational adventures. You can stash away wine and beers, cigarettes, indoor ball game kits and even contraception.
First Aid Supplies. Emergencies come with medical injuries, burns and scalds. The time between the injury and first proper medical attention can be mitigated by an emergency intervention. You might need to find cold medicine, pain relievers, antiseptic or first aid kits around you. You will also need hygiene materials like shampoos, toilet paper, soap, napkins and feminine hygiene products.
Improvisation. Sometimes survival will mean lots and lots of improvisation. You will need duct tape to bind broken things together. You will need plastic bags for waste disposal and as alternative storage. You will need plywood for joining structures and radios to keep abreast of what is going on out there. You will also need ropes for pulling and for tying things up. “This category might be the most critical after food”, says Matt Redhawk, founder of My Patriot Supply.
Food Items. It is good to have dry foods kept away safely, stocked away from pest or destruction. Canned foods, flour, peanut butter, sugars, safe-drinking water, cereals, coffee as well as pet food are very critical in the first few hours and days after the emergency. Over and above everything, you will need to eat and rehydrate, so you need a good place to stash these items in the house.
Power and Light. Power lines tend to go down and fuel pumps shut down, even though you will still need to heat your food and keep warm. There are many alternatives for both heating and lighting. Flashlights, lamp oils, charcoal, candles, rechargeable batteries and propane stoves are simple, yet effective, supplies. They can keep you alive while you are off-grid for a few days before you can get help.
Fun and Recreation. When you are off the grid due to an emergency situation, it doesn’t mean you are necessarily at risk. There is still time for fun and games and a few recreational adventures. You can stash away wine and beers, cigarettes, indoor ball game kits and even contraception.
First Aid Supplies. Emergencies come with medical injuries, burns and scalds. The time between the injury and first proper medical attention can be mitigated by an emergency intervention. You might need to find cold medicine, pain relievers, antiseptic or first aid kits around you. You will also need hygiene materials like shampoos, toilet paper, soap, napkins and feminine hygiene products.
Improvisation. Sometimes survival will mean lots and lots of improvisation. You will need duct tape to bind broken things together. You will need plastic bags for waste disposal and as alternative storage. You will need plywood for joining structures and radios to keep abreast of what is going on out there. You will also need ropes for pulling and for tying things up. “This category might be the most critical after food”, says Matt Redhawk, founder of My Patriot Supply.
