Emergency Preparedness, Kits and Plans to Survive a Disaster

EDC of the South

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:16:07 GMT

This kit is carried with me at all times, I have 1st and foremost my Wallet with emergency cash, Keychain with car and house keys & bottle opener, LED

Undergrad's EDC

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:56:48 GMT

As an undergraduate student, I prefer to put anything essential for my grade at higher level of importance. My EDC (I called it as Personal Defense Kit)

Vehicle Bag

Mon, 23 May 2011 16:32:11 GMT

I've been stranded by car problems in a very remote area. It was 10 degrees outside, and being 20 years old at the time, I hadn't thought about preparedness.

Sample Evacuation Food Storage Menu

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:04:50 GMT

Here is the sample week-long portable emergency food storage menu plan!

Eacuation Food Storage Recipes

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:59:55 GMT

Heare are the food storage recipes for our portable one week evacuation food menu.

Sample Evacuation Food Storage Inventory List

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:57:45 GMT

Our portable evacuation food storage inventory is packed into two medium-sized plastic tubs.

Interview with Arthur T. Bradley

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:20:20 GMT

I recently had a chance to interview Arthur T. Bradley, author of Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness for the Family.

Emergency Food Storage

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:13:49 GMT

Your emergency food storage plan should include at least a week's worth of food for your family stored in portable totes that you can quickly grab in the event you have to evacuate your home.

Food Storage Basics

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:02:30 GMT

Food Storage Basics: I recommended that you keep at least one month of food on hand for emergencies.

Interesting Set Up

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:27:30 GMT

Due to things I've experienced in the past my current kit consists of the following 2 Spyderco Tenacious folders (one serrated and one non) 1 Surefire

Sudden Evacuation Disaster Scenario

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 03:16:50 GMT

The purpose of this exercise was to practice a sudden evacuation disaster scenario. This would test our ability to quickly evacuate our family.

Every Day Carry 1

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:11:12 GMT

KEYS -Small pig light by Toysmith -House Key -Room Key WALLET -Cash -Cards (library cards,liscence etc.) -Acme Tornado whistle RIGHT HAND POCKET -Buck

ResQMe

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:34:52 GMT

One thing that I carry on my key chain is a ResQMe tool. In the event that I become trapped in a vehicle I can potentially get myself and my children

Wilderness Evacuation Scenario

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:39:16 GMT

Our first full on practice of a disaster scenario was a wilderness evacuation. We loaded up our 72-hour kit and drove to a campground.

Everyday Carry Checklist

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:28:51 GMT

This is the printable checklist for the Everyday Carry Emergency Kit.

Contact Disaster Survival Guide

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:22:04 GMT

Use this page to contact me with questions or comments about the Disaster Survival Guide.

Surviving Disasters with Children

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:27:07 GMT

Surviving a disaster seems to be a lot harder with children. We learned a few things that will make it easier.

Survival Cooking Skills

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:25:29 GMT

The main thing we learned about survival cooking was that cooking with one pot over a camp stove takes a bit more practice than you might initially think.

Surviving Without Running Water

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:18:27 GMT

We were without running water and we definitely had some holes in our alternative sanitation plan.

Emergency Heat System

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:11:56 GMT

We were pleasantly surprised at how well our emergency heat source performed.

Winter Power Outage Scenario

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:07:07 GMT

We decided to see if our family was really prepared for a winter power outage.

Disaster Scenario Days

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:38:49 GMT

Disaster scenario days are practice session where you can safely try out your emergency kits and disaster survival skills.

How to Plug Your Sewer Line

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:19:10 GMT

You may need to plug your sewer line during a disaster. A back flowing sewer can cause considerable property damage and pose health hazards.

How to Turn Off Electric Service

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:18:19 GMT

Learn how to turn off your electric service before you need to. Damaged and exposed electrical wires can cause an electrical shock hazard, especially if water is present.

How to Shut Off Natural Gas or Propane

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:17:28 GMT

Shut off your natural gas if you suspect gas line damage or smell any hint of gas. Natural gas or propane line breaks can cause extremely volatile fire, explosion, and asphyxiation hazards. It is critical you know how to safely turn off your natural gas supply.

How to Turn Off Water Supply

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:16:07 GMT

Learn how to turn off your water supply. Broken water pipes can cause flooding which causes further property damage and can create drowning hazards in basements and low-lying areas.

Tornado Safety

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:14:23 GMT

Okay, here is how we deal with tornado safety. In addition to our normal emergency preparedness kit supplies, we have a NOAA Weather Radio. And we have a designated tornado shelter in our basement.

External Links

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:12:43 GMT

External links to emergency preparedness related sites.

Emergency Water Storage

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:11:44 GMT

Water storage is an essential part of your disaster preparedness kit. You need to store the water you plan to drink during and after a disaster.

72 Hour Kit Checklist

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:10:03 GMT

This is a 72 hour kit checklist that summarizes my recommendations for a 72 hour emergency kit.

About the Author

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:08:22 GMT

My passion for emergency preparedness grew out of my interest in backpacking.

Disaster Survival Guide Updates

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:04:28 GMT

Keep updated on the latest emergency preparedness strategies, plans, kits, and disaster information that I have added to my site.

H1N1 Swine Flu Prevention

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:02:39 GMT

Easy steps for H1N1 Swine Flu Prevention

NOAA Weather Radio

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:01:56 GMT

The NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio is a key piece of gear in your emergency kit. The NOAA weather broadcasts provide alerts for more than just severe weather.

Computer Backups

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:00:57 GMT

Part of being prepared for emergencies is having good computer backups this making sure your data is safe through a disaster. Loosing irreplaceable financial records, important documents, and even digital pictures can be devastating.

Emergency Utilities Shutoff

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:00:05 GMT

One of the first things you will want to do if you house has sustained major damage during a disaster is an emergency utilities shutoff.

The Best Survival Books

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:58:59 GMT

There are a lot of survival books on the market today. The question is, which books are worth reading?

Natural Disasters

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:54:43 GMT

What natural disasters do you face and how do you survive them?

Why Disaster Preparedness?

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:52:45 GMT

Why is disaster preparedness important? Do your friends think you are crazy for having an emergency kit stashed in the basement? Or maybe you are not sure you really need an emergency kit...

Personal Emergency Kit

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:44:04 GMT

The personal emergency kit is small enough and light enough so that you always have it with you when disaster strikes.

Everyday Carry Emergency Kit

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:34:11 GMT

The everyday carry (EDC) emergency kit is what I carry in my pockets. This emergency kit would be on your person at all times when you are out of the house.

Disaster Emergency Kits

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:24:42 GMT

Emergency kits are an essential part of your disaster survival plan. With the right equipment in your kits, many disasters simply become routine instead of life threatening.

Emergency Preparedness, Kits and Plans to Survive a Disaster

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:07:49 GMT

Emergency Preparedness for YOU and your FAMILY. Strategies, plans, and kits to help you survive a disaster.