Emergency survival kits should be found in every home and for every person in your family.  Today, a lot of experts say that you should also have one in your car too since you never know where you will be when an emergency happens.  Having these kits accessible should give you a piece of mind knowing that you are prepared to face anything that comes upon you and your family.

There are lots of things that a person should have in their emergency kit.  There are obviously other items that need to be added for each family member depending on their age, etc.

Here are a list of things that you will definitely want in your survival kit.

  • Water
  • First aid kit
  • Prescription medication for anyone requiring it
  • Portable radio – solar powered, windup or battery operated
  • Extra batteries
  • Canned food and dry goods
  • Matches
  • Flashlight or candles
  • Camp stove and fuel
  • Activities, such as games to pass the time
  • Whistle
  • Large storage container or duffle bag to contain all the items

Standard emergency kits should contain enough supplies to help a person survive for at least three days.  Hence the term 72 hour kit, as they are also known by.  The food in each pack should not be something that spoils.  Not only should you include water in your kits, you should have some water purification tablets or a water bottle that purifies water on the fly.

In addition, depending on your location or destination, emergency survival kits should contain emergency blankets, gloves and anything else designed for extreme weather conditions. Do not forget to include basic toiletry items as well.

It is vital that you keep your 72 hour kits up to date.  I recommend that you go through your kits at least once every six month and swap out old food, water, and clothing that may be too small for someone in your family.

It is quite sad because most people don’t take the time or put the effort into preparing emergency survival kits.  Don’t let this happen to you.  Take the time today to prepare a 72 hour kit or order one already assembled on the internet.

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