Being prepared, just in case of an emergency, is a good idea. Many things can suddenly happen in life;
hurricanes, earthquakes, blizzards, power outages, and even war. Here are a few things you should know in order to be prepared.
Depending on the type of emergency,
lack
of power and
damaged
cell towers will likely
hinder
communications. But some cell towers have backup power and may still work. So it’s a good idea to keep your cell phone
charged
at all times. On a daily basis, don’t let the charge on your phone get too low before
recharging. Also, have extra
power banks, at least two or three, and rotate them for
daily use
so that at least one or two is always full. Your cell phone can save you if you’re
trapped
somewhere, and it might be your only chance to
contact
loved ones.
One thing everyone needs
in order to
survive
is water. Although it is suggested to keep 14 gallons of water
per person
on hand, at the least, keep several
cases
of bottled water in
storage.
The other thing people need is food. Keep plenty of food in your food
pantry
or storage area. You can do this buy buying a months supply of rice and noodles. Then every week as you shop, you
replenish
those supplies and
rotate
them (put the old to the front and put the new to the back). Other things that are easy to store are
milk powder, sports drink powders, sports protein powders, beans, nuts, dried fruits, multivitamins, and other long-lasting canned or jarred foods.
The next thing you should have on hand is a
first aid
kit. If someone is
injured, you’ll need some basic
medical supplies.
Here are a few things you can put in your first aid kit.
- Band-aids: Good for small
wounds
or cuts.
- Gauze and medical tape: Necessary for making
bandages
for bigger cuts and wounds.
- Medical ointments: Antibacterial and antiseptic
ointments
can help fight wound
infections. Also, iodine and bottles of alcohol, which are usually cheaper.
- Painkillers: The three most common painkillers are aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen.
- Thermometer: For taking someone’s temperature and checking for a
fever.
- Medical scissors: Scissors serve many purposes, including the
removal
of bandages.
- Tweezers: To remove
splinters
or clean a wound of small
particles. As well, for
picking up
unclean items like used bandages.
If anyone in your family has medical conditions, keep extra
medication
on hand and in a safe dry place. Ask your doctor to give you an extra week or two of medicine and then rotate the old with the new each time you
refill
your
prescription.
Even in emergency situations, we want to stay as clean as possible. Keep extra items on hand like paper towels, tissue, extra bars or bottles of soap, and other
personal hygiene
products of your choice.
Other things you might need.
- Flashlights
- Battery powered radio
- Extra batteries
- Multipurpose Tools or small tool box.
No matter what the situation, you always have to find ways to
pass the time. Buy a
deck
of cards and learn some card games to help pass the time. Other games are fine too, especially travel size games. Remember, you probably won’t be able to use your cell phone for
entertainment.
And finally, it
never hurts to
keep a bit of extra
cash
around. If the power’s out, you won’t be able to pay for things with a credit card or
mobile pay.
1. Name some of the types of emergencies people experience?
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2. How can you prepare to get the most use out of your cell phone?
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3. What is the one thing that everyone needs in order to survive?
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4. Why would you need a cell phone in case of emergency?
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5. Explain How to set up your pantry and make sure it's replenished.
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6. Besides rice and noodles, name some things that are easy to store and keep?
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7. Explain some of the things in a first aid kit and explain why you might need them.
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8. Talk about some other things you might need in case of emergency.
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9. What did the article suggest you should keep on hand for entertainment?
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10. What would you suggest to keep on hand for entertainment?
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