Hurricanes, Tornado, Bird Flu.. Are You Ready?

Some of the most common disasters are Natural Disasters, such as Hurricanes, Earthquakes and Tornados. If you’re located in an area that is prone to these specific disasters, it is essential to have the proper emergency survival accessories on hand to safeguard yourself and your family. Our accessory kits are specifically customized to meet the challenges you may face during an emergency. They are designed to be used with our 72 hour survival kits, or they can be used on there own.

Our Hurricane accessories arrive in a waterproof container along with a handy, informative Hurricane Survival Guide. Our Earthquake accessories are designed to not only protect you, but to also protect your most important investment, your home.

Now you may be thinking, “Well, what about other types of emergencies? What about diseases and other illnesses?” Don’t you worry, we have you covered! Our Accessory Kits page includes a kit designated for the Avian Bird Flu and also a kit for Hygiene. We understand that while good hygiene is critical to our daily lives, it is even more important to maintain it following a disaster or pandemic. Allow yourself to attain peace of mind by fully preparing yourself. You may not be able to control nature, but you can control how you deal with it.

Here’s to safe living!

Preparing For a Hurricane – Yes, It’s That Time Again!

While all natural disasters can be frightening, one of the most common is a hurricane. A hurricane is a severe tropical cyclone. One of the most recent and deadliest hurricanes to strike in American history includes Hurricane Katrina back in 2005. Hurricane Katrina caused severe destruction and devastated all those in it’s path.

Hurricane season takes place between June 1st and November 30th. If you reside in an area typically known for being struck by hurricanes, it’s advisable to monitor the Storm Watch feeds provided on our web site home page, or the Weather Channel to find out if a hurricane may be headed your way.

To prepare yourself, you should create a Kit with things you will need in case of a hurricane emergency. This Hurricane Kit should include essential items such as those found within a First Aid Kit, as well as food, water. Water should be enough for 1 gallon of water, per person, per day. (food and water should be stored in a cool place) batteries, medication, blankets, etc. Also prepare a box with the family’s passports, birth certificates, mortgage information (if applicable), and home insurance policy. There are also complete Hurricane Kits available to purchase, to take a lot of the guess work out of it for you.

You should ensure that your home insurance policy is kept up to date. If your home is located in a flood zone, you may need to purchase flood insurance separately from your regular home insurance, as it is not always included. Another good idea is to perform regular maintenance on your car. After all, it will be your transportation should you need to evacuate. Be sure to also have emergency supplies in your car as well, in case you are unable to retrieve your supplies from home.

Once your family has formulated a plan of defense in the case of a hurricane, practice it. Make sure each family member knows who to contact, and how to contact them, and vice-versa. Hurricanes normally travel slowly, so as soon as you’ve received word of one approaching your area, you should begin finalizing your plans and decide whether you will evacuate or stay put. If you do decide to stay. It is advisable to have a few sheets of ply-wood on hand, even cut to size ahead of time, and stored in a shed or garage. When a Hurricane is confirmed, the home improvement stores, and lumber yards will be a mad house and may even be already sold out of the supplies you’ll need!

Remember, forming and exercising the right plan can make a world of difference and may save a life. Live well and live safe!

Will You Be Prepared For A Tornado?

It’s important that you pay close attention to the news and to weather alerts when inclement weather occurs. However, no one can stop a tornado from occurring. Ultimately, proper emergency preparedness is the best choice for you to do for both yourself and your family!
Before a storm know what you will do and where you will go if there is a threat of a tornado. If you have small children, be certain they know the plan as well in case the plan must take place very fast. Having a weather radio as well as backup batteries is desirable and relatively cost effective for singles and families alike.
Ultimately, emergency food and emergency survival items are abundant, however knowing who to trust when purchasing these items is imperative. Having a first-aid kit and other disaster kits on hand is a responsible choice especially if you have children. Lower your risk of injury by staying away from windows. If you are caught on the road and/or outside during a storm, stay within a ditch or somewhere the ground is lowered.
A variety of survival kits for the home are available for various natural disasters from Survival Gear Source. Items such as 72 hour survival kits and first aid kits are must-have for every home. Survival kits include a variety of things:
- Water
- Emergency Food bars
- Radio w/batteries
- Rechargeable flashlight
- Candle & Matches (lighter too)
- Sleeping Bags
- Body Warmers
- Tube tent w/rope
- Ponchos
- Knife, gloves, dust masks
- Hygiene Kits
- First Aid Kit
- Paper & Pencil
- Playing Cards
- Trash Bags
Ultimately, emergency preparedness is important and staying alert and informed is the first step to staying safe. Next, preparing by purchasing a variety of disaster relief items and having them on hand makes the chance of surviving a natural disaster even more likely. Don’t take a chance, purchase survival kits today!