Water
 The single most important element of survival is clean water. People have survived without food for weeks, even months, but others have perished in one day due to lack of drinkable water. You have several options for assuring clean water for you and your family. The first is to get an Aquapod. It fits in your tub and stores up to two weeks of clean water, which should be plenty for your family to survive on until help arrives.
 Another option is to purchase storable water packets. Mainstay makes a great kit of 60 individual 4.2 oz packs of drinking water. Consumption is two packs per day, so one kit provides a family of four enough water for over a week. Mainstay is U.S. Coastguard approved, and perfect for home, business, or marine survival kits.
Finally, consider an easily portable water purifier. A simple gravity feeder may be just what you need. CWR makes a great model that uses washable ceramic filters to clean up to two gallons of drinking water for your family. You can be assured that you will never run out of clean water. Plus, it's handy on long RV or camping trips where you want to be sure you'll never run out of water.
Food
 While one may be able to survive for a period of time without food, even if you can survive, it will lead to fatigue and injury. It is a far safer bet to have food rations in order to keep strong and alert. Keep canned goods and energy on hand, as it will guarantee your family will have safe food to eat. You can also purchase a survival kit which include food rations. The Traveler Survival Kit has contains food and water rations, as well as basic first aid supplies and a survival manual. It all fits neatly into a travel case, keeping it out of the way and handy.
Light
 In the event of a major disaster, it is almost certain that homes and businesses will lose power. Keep at least one flashlight in a place that you can access even in the dark. Black and Decker has a superior model for emergency situations that includes a weather tracker and a long-lasting LED light so you won't be left in the dark during harsh weather.
Power
 If your area has lost city power, you will want a backup plan. Having a generator will take care of this issue. The Wagan 400 Watt Power Dome EX Power Pack provides you with all the crank power you need to power small to medium sized appliances. Plus, it includes an air compressor, AM/FM radio with iPod input, LED light, and AC outlets for your car. Toss one in your trunk and one in your basement, and you will have a reliable power source at home and on the road.
|