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Friday, 6 September 2013

Emergency Food And Water Home Versions

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By Eric Holm


Planning a kit with emergency food and water may be a great way to stay organized and well planned. A home can have a special bin in the basement or in the kitchen to be used in the event of a natural disaster. There are some special items that can be placed in these bins. In the event of a hurricane, fire, earthquake, tornado or flood, bins can help a family survive over the long haul. A three day food supply should be at least part of the kit. Taking into consideration the family's size, and special diet issues may help to pack a bin that is custom for a family to use. If there are any special medical items or a baby that needs supplies, then adding those items on a regular basis may be helpful. As a baby grows or medical needs change, homeowners can simply add or remove items from the emergency bin.

When a disaster strikes a community, it could be days before any help can be reached. Some people get stuck in their homes or they get stuck just outside of their homes. A safe kit may supply things like; first aid supplies, water, as well as dried food. These items can be used until further help can be found.

There are food items that can be purchased that are quick and ready to eat. Quick bars and already made snacks may be the perfect items to pack in an emergency type kit. If a natural disaster has occurred, there may not be any means to cook food or even open cans. That is why the packaging should be quick and easy to open and eat. Long shelf life expiry dates may also be factored in.

Water tablets and a filter system may be great items to place in a kit. While bottled units will provide some instant and quick drinks, in the long run it may be wise to be able to clean your own liquid. It could be necessary to use rivers, streams or rainwater if help does not arrive quick enough. Being forced to use outdoor drinking facilities in the event of a crisis, may be easier to swallow, knowing that there are healthy tablets packed in the bin.

Additional important tools that you need to add in your emergency supplies are utensils and a mechanical can opener. Since electric power and gas may not be available after a disaster strikes you may also need a camping stove so that you can boil water and/or cook food. With out power a good crank radio flashlight may be needed as well. Preparing in advance is the key and emergency food and water supplies are usally the first items that will be needed to properly ensure your family's health.




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