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It needs to have things that normal emergency kits don't, packed with stuff I wouldn't think to have in a very very BAD situation. I don't care how big it is. I am talking earthquake, flood, tornado, w/e survival situations where I cannot get to a hospital. Any suggestions? :)
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How long an emergency are you talking about preparing for? 2 days? 2 weeks? 2 months? 2 years?
It makes a difference. We have two years food storage in our pantry, for three adults, at a 5000 calorie a day diet. We can also purify our own drinking water, heat/cook with a wood stove, and we have our "living pantry" which includes a large garden, fruit/nut orchards, dairy goats, meat goats and sheep, chickens, etc.
I'm going to assume you want to get through a big crisis, in your local area (not nation-wide). You have to look at Hurricane Katrina for your example. You should have at least two whole months of supplies on hand, before things even get back to normal. OMG! LMAO! We're having a minor earthquake as I type to you. I live in the Ring Of Fire, so that's not actually that uncommon, just really funny that it happened while I'm typing this!
What is the primary need as a human being? The answer is air. You do not seem to be concerned about biological attack. As long as you don't live near volcanoes, air is probably a mute point.
Second most important need for humans? Water. You can store two months worth of water. You need 1 gallon per day, per person. This ONLY provides water for drinking and cooking. Not washing yourself, clothes, plates, etc. If you live in a hot climate, store more.
More importantly have ways to purify your own drinking water. We capture rainwater off our roof and purify it on a daily basis. Have several methods on hand. I HIGHLY recommend you purchase a Big Berkey. Have other methods as well. Do not purchase bottles of bleach, put them on the shelf, and forget about them, believing you will have the method to sterilize water forever. After about six months, bleach breaks down to little more than salt water. Old bleach will NOT provide you with safe clean water.
Humans third most important need is a tie. Shelter and heat (usually fire in an emergency situation). Both keep you in place and safe from moving around doing stupid things. It's also good for moral to have both shelter and fire. So a camping stove which runs on the white gas canisters is great for cooking (DO NOT USE INSIDE/carbon monoxide). A tent large enough for your entire family is also good. Remember if your house is damaged (like all the windows blown out), but still structurally safe, you can pitch the tent inside your house. Just clean up any glass, and pitch the tent. Everyone sleeping together will be safer and warmer.
Fire extinguishers, ultra important post disasters
Long burning candles
matches
LED head lamp flashlights. The batteries last a long time, and both your hands are free, since they are on your head. We use them all the time on our farm. They are cheap too, buy lots.
Food you can cook with little effort, which your family is use to. A crisis is NOT the time to spring dehydrated split pea soup on your family.
Any medications your family takes on a regular basis
Prescription eye glasses for anyone who wears glasses or contacts. I say glasses too, NOT more contacts. Glasses can be put on RIGHT NOW in an emergency.
Hand crank radio
Solar charger, for your cell phones
Good sturdy leather gloves for cleaning up dangerous debris.
Bicycles can get through most disasters if you have to leave your home. Plus you can lift them over things, unlike a larger motorcycle.
Copies of all documents to prove who you are, and what you owned (marriage, birth, insurance, social security, etc) You should also have a current list of phone numbers of all family/friends. If your cell phones dies you probably don't have those numbers memorized.
Rugged farm type jeans, boots, and coats.
Womens Kotex and pressure bandages (like ace bandages) so you can stop bleeding on a wound.
Wool blankets, wool retains 80% of its heat keeping abilities even soaking wet, and can be used to put someone out, if their clothes catch on fire. Modern synthetic blankets would melt to them, and make it much worse.
Tweezers, of many different sizes and shapes to pluck large objects like glass shards out, and really fine splinters.
I recommend Dr. Bronner's mint soap. It has natural antibacterial properties. You can wash yourself with it, brush your teeth with it, and wash your plates with it.
Have disposable plates and silverware on hand, so you don't need so much water.
Bottles of eyewash are very important.
Anti-diarrheal medication and pain relivers
Have children? Brand new coloring books, quiet games, and soft toys will go a long way toward their mental state.
Garbage bags. You can wear them as a poncho, and you will need a LOT of them, until garbage service picks back up.
Two really good can openers (in case one breaks, gets lost, ect)
That's all I have time to type right now, but if you want more ideas, send me an email, and I'll direct you to some very good food storage/emergency prep groups.
~Garnet
Permaculture homesteading/farming over 20 years
Food storage, and emergency supply study for several decades now.
What are some supplies I'll need when camping in a tent and having no electricity?
SamanthaH
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Lotsa of stuff, what you need is a good check list, and an experienced friend to go with you. I am already booked so here is the check list,
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/family+camping+checklist.html
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