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Basic Supplies for Disaster Preparedness |
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by Dr. Lon Schultz D.N.M. Life's basic necessities are air, water, food, shelter and then comfort. Since we are not on water we don't need to worry about air. Our primary threat here, is tornadoes and storms in general. This will result in power outages home damage and possible destruction. Every one tells you to take shelter, what do you do when you come out of your shelter? Use your preparedness supplies. Take your preparedness kit with you into your shelter, or have it in a safe accessible place. First: you need a container for your supplies, so you can have them when you need them. If a tornado has scattered your house and belongings all over your neighborhood, it won't help to have your supplies scattered as well. An old ice chest or two with a locking lid and handle will help keep the mice and bugs out. This will give you ample room for some supplies and allow you to carry them as well. Of course back packs and duffle bags are helpful also. Second : Light and fire, LED Flash lights , a light or two for each and even a hat lamp would be great. Have these lights with you in the shelter, keep them there! Fire starting stuff, lighters and fire starter, just not gasoline! Third: Water, water you can drink and the stuff necessary to purify it. It would be good to have at least one gallon for each person and at least a quart of chlorine bleach . Purify each gallon with 16 drops or about ¼ tsp/ 1.25ml. You can't have too much water. Have some way to get it out of your water heater and if possible store some in your bath tub. Fourth: Food, have some storable necessities like, beef jerky, nuts, and dried fruit some Dried foods, like soups and meal mixes, dry cereal and dehydrated or caned milk Olive oil and dried snacks. Back packing foods or MRE' s are great too. It would be good to have at least three days worth of food. Fifth: First aid, Band aids, antibiotic cream, Large dressings and bandages Bandage scissors if possible, hemostats and tweezers. Aspirin and any necessary medicine. I personally would like some Grapefruit seed extract (G.S.E) or colloidal silver (C.S.), these are both good antiseptics that can be used internally. A first aid hand book, Boy Scout Hand book or “medicine for mountaineering. At least one wool blanket. Sixth: Shelter, Tent , tarps and rope and if you wish some more blankets. I prefer wool as it will keep you warm when it is wet. Some spare clothing, warm socks and underwear can make you feel great. Hammocks and sleeping stuff is helpful. Seventh: Toilet supplies , soap, toilet paper , paper towels, razor, tooth paste, toothbrush and regular towels. Eighth: Electricity and electronics , a Generator and portable radio receivers and two, two way radios. Ninth: Entertainment, have some appropriate books for all involved, or even battery operated DVD for kids.
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