Lance Jones is an ex green-baret medic who knows a lot about preparedness. In this video he shows us his his personal disaster “go-bag” and goes in to what he put in it and why. One thing we take away from the video is that having a solid emergency plan is key to survival.
Step 1: Have drills Hold drills with your family for fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other disasters until the repetition locks the life-saving behavior into their brain. People react best in an emergency if they’re trained to go on automatic pilot. When flying, always listen to the flight attendant’s instructions and read the safety card in [...]
If you and your family are forced to evacuate quickly, you won’t have time gather supplies. With an emergency go kit, you can be ready to go out the door when a problem arises. Step 1: Keep a supply of food and water Keep a 3-day supply of water and easy-to-prepare, nonperishable food stocked in your [...]
Prior to storing your food and emergency supplies, you have to choose a location in the house that will best suit your needs. The most appropriate storage place would be a dedicated room close to the kitchen that you can use to place your emergency food supply. Your food should be stored in a dry, [...]