Tag Archives: Emergency Supplies

Preparing for Heat After a Hurricane

When you are preparing for a hurricane, it is important to plan for the heat, which follows a hurricane. Heat exhaustion can be deadly and you need to be prepared to combat it. People are not used to dealing with heat anymore. There are air conditioners, fans, and the wonderful electricity to make sure that these are working at all times. After a hurricane you will often lose these for sometime. You will not have the luxury of an air conditioned home. You need to prepare now to combat the heat. 1) The first thing you should do is to … Continue reading →

Packing an Activity Kit in your Emergency Kit.

When you are preparing 72-hour kits for your family you may want to consider including items to help entertain your kids during a difficult time. Often you will take your 72-hour kit to a shelter. This is a small space where you have to take into consideration the people around you. You will want to provide activities that will keep your children quiet during this time. If you have toddlers and preschoolers you should consider bringing a wide variety of activities. You should pack books that you can read to your children. If your children enjoy coloring, include several coloring … Continue reading →

Radios and Emergencies

One essential item in an emergency situation is a radio. A radio will allow you to stay up to date with the events going on around you during an emergency. Public officials try to get radio stations back on line quickly so that they can give directions to the people they are trying to help. Purchasing a radio for your family will allow you to stay on top of the situation you are in. You will want to buy a radio that is battery operated. You will also need to make sure that you store batteries for the radio. You … Continue reading →

Cooking During Emergencies

Often after you lose power due to an ice storm, a hurricane or another disaster it can take some time to have power restored to your home. There was a big ice storm about four years ago that hit North Carolina. Several million people lost power. It took three days for the power to be restored to our house. I knew other families that did not have power for over two weeks. Unless you have a gas range, when the electricity goes out you lose your ability to cook for the family. If the roads are dangerous you do not … Continue reading →