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Principles in relation to Gathering Supplies For Any Number of Crisis Scenarios
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| One option is to purchase pre-bottled water. Also, these are easy to store in bags and shift around if someone’s pack is too heavy. You can also use plastic containers such as 2 liter soda bottles. |
Storing Water in Your 72 Hour Kits
One necessity for every survival kit is an adequate store of water for the entire family. One of the many considerations you will have to make with your 72 hour kit is how what to store your water in. Pre-bottled water is one way to solve this question. One advantage to this method is that it is easy to measure how much water you have left in an emergency. Also, these are easy to store in bags and shift around if someone’s pack is too heavy. Another option is to use food grade plastic containers. However, do not use milk gallons—they are prone to leakage and sealing problems. You may choose to use 3-gallon canteens with sturdy handles. These allow you to keep the water separate from your other emergency supplies, leaving you with a maximum amount of space. Just be sure that each member of your family can carry these in the event of an emergency. Regardless of your storage devise, you should refill it with fresh water twice a year.
Changing Your 72 Hour Kit Clothing Every Six Months
Twice a year, you should check the clothing in your kit and change them out for more updated clothing if necessary. There are several reasons for this. Weight gain or loss and height growth means the clothing in your kit should probably be switched. One of the last things you want is for you or your children to be stuck without a change of clothes because the set in your emergency kit is too small. Sometimes, moths or spills can damage the clothing in your kit, and you will need to replace it. Part of 72 hour preparation means that your stored clothing is appropriate for the weather. Obviously, you will want lighter clothes during the summer months and heavier ones in the winter. Additionally, add scarves, jackets, gloves, hats, and other winter paraphernalia.
Keeping Your Emergency Kits Up to Date
If your 72 hour kit is ready to go, well done. You will not regret your effort to protect yourself and your family in an emergency. Remember, though, that this is not the last step in preparation, but the first. Kits should be checked every 6 months, for a myriad of reasons. Water should be replaced every time you do so. Also, check the “best until” dates on food and batteries and make sure they will still be safe to use for the next six months. Anything that is damaged or missing should be taken care of. Sometimes, you can replace an item in your kit with a lighter, slimmer version. The needs of your family may also continue to change: for example, new babies, elderly members of the family, and growing children all have special needs to consider. Remember to check your kits by writing a reminder on your calendar, or choose a special time each year (such as daylight savings time) that is easy to remember.
Some Surprising 72 Hour Kit Essentials
It is easy to over-pack when planning for a disaster. Aside from the obvious basics (food, medical supplies, etc. ), there are a few necessities you may not have considered. Fortunately, each of these items is a small, lightweight addition. You will want to include a discretionary amount of money in your kit. You do not know if your credit cards will work in an emergency, so at least a small supply of cash is important. Another vital addition is a copy of significant documents. Consider birth certificates, marriage licenses, property titles, insurance information, and your will. Depending on the emergency, damage may occur to the originals, and some of these documents are important to have if you need to file any claims. A third, easy to pack item is a supply of plastic bags. You do not know what you may gather or be given during an emergency, but you will probably want to keep it waterproof! |
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