10 Easy Steps to Get Ready
Each simple step you take today will make all the difference in an emergency tomorrow.
It’s not just about taking care of yourself and your family; it’s about helping others – being a light in a dark situation.
STEP #1 – Water
- 1 gallon per person per day for 3 days
- Extra: Consider purchasing a water filtration system (such as from Sawyer is) and/or iodine tablets
STEP #2: Food
- 3 days of non-perishable food (canned, dehydrated, envelope, etc. – don’t forget a can opener and waterproof matches)
- Shortcut: buy a Emergency Food Survival Pack. The highest rated on is My Patriot Supply. Food has a 25 year shelf life and only needs boiling water to prepare. Comes in all sizes and numbers of servings.
STEP #3: ShelterÂ
- Sleeping bags
- Tent
- Tarp
- Water-proof poncho
STEP #4 – First Aid Kit
- Purchase a First Aid kit
- Add pain relievers, prescription drugs, allergy meds, and other meds that are unique to you and your family.
- Don’t forget pet meds
- Extra: Emergency Preparedness Kit ($20) Includes many helpful items
STEP #5 – Light
- LED and solar lights are ideal
- Flashlights that either hang up or stand on their own are ideal
- Extra batteries
- Waterproof matches or lighter
STEP #6 – Emergency Radio
- A multi-function, multi-power sourced radio is ideal
- The Red Cross Emergency Radio is ideal ($65) – This is an excellent little radio that is multi-function and multi-power sourcedÂ
- Functions:
- AM/FM radio with all 7 NOAA bands
- Emergency Alert function
- USB port for charging phones
- LED Flashlight
- Power sources:
- Hand crank
- Solar
- Functions:
STEP #7 – Cash: bills in smaller denominations
STEP #8 – Cell phone and charger (including USB charger)
STEP #9 – Basic Toiletries: soap, shampoo, razor, personal hygienic items
STEP #10 – Grab-and-Go docs
You will save yourself hours of time, hassle and money if you keep a safe box with originals or copies of your most important documents such as:
- driver’s licenses
- passports
- insurance policies
- social security cards
- titles/deeds for vehicles/home, etc.
- a priceless photo or two
- etc.
If you can’t bring yourself to do any of these 10 steps, here is one shortcut that is way better than doing nothing: purchase a Wise Solar-Powered Survival Backpack ($150)