Emergency 101 Plan + Drill
You can never be too prepared for an emergency. Emergencies can range anywhere from a health-related incident/accident to natural disasters. In the event that an emergency is to take place, here are some tips to get yourself and your loved ones prepared. If you have a family, start running drills with your family members and especially your kids. Now would be a good time to come up with safe words and evacuation plans so that you're entire household is on the same page.
Emergency Plan
1. Have an emergency plan in place for you and your family
- First things first, sit with your family and loved ones and have a discussion with them if there is ever a time that danger arrives.
- Be prepared for any emergency. Sit down with your family and decide what you will do in an emergency, where you will go, and how you will get in contact with each other. Keep a copy of this plan in your emergency supply kit or another safe place where you can access it in the event of a disaster.
- Write down where your family spends the most time, such as work, school, and other places you frequent.
- Make sure the designated places all have a site-specific emergency plan that you and your family know. Keep this between you all.
- You should also have specific places in your home where you know to meet if danger ever arises.
There should be designated places in your home where you specifically place your emergency kits, family emergency plan, and/or self-defense tools.
Make sure to Download the Emergency Plan PDF below for your family and loved ones below.
2. You need to establish first aid kits, disaster emergency kits, a family communication plan, and a designated meeting place
3. Know your county’s risk maps and resource maps. This is a simple google search.
- Type your county/Burroughs/town sometimes you may need to search for your city which will most likely have an official website. Get acquainted with these resources.
4. Items in a Standard Emergency Kit include:
- Food and Water should provide nutrition for up to 72-hours until help arrives. These products should have a long shelf life. They include:
- Water pouches, water purification tablets/straws, and food bars
- Light and Communication come in handy during a home power outage, car trouble, or other emergency requiring you to leave your home. They include:
- keychain flashlight, radio flashlight, survival whistle, emergency bright stick
- Shelter and Warmth provide protection from outside weather forces. They will protect you from wind, sun, rain, and other harsh conditions you may encounter. They include:
- body warmers, blankets, ponchos, tent with rope
- Tools are useful in disaster situations. They will be a valuable resource when you find yourself faced with navigation, transport, personal protection, or shelter troubles. They include:
- Tactical flashlight, tactical pen, compass, safety goggles, paracord bracelet, durable gloves
- Hygiene and Sanitation can protect against infection, disease, and depression. They include:
- Hygiene kit of soap, shampoo/conditioner, razor, toothpaste, sanitary napkins
- First Aid Kit can assist with minor injuries and protect against serious health concerns in disaster circumstances.
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5. Home Security: Self Defense Tools every household needs.
- Home Security System
- Pepper Spray: Not only will the searing pain stop them dead in their tracks but they’ll be temporarily blinded. Leaving you ample time to get to safety.
- Stun Gun
- Steel baseball bat
- Stun Baton: think stun gun and steel baseball bat in one.
- Sticker flashlight is a flashlight that has a burst mode that emits 1000 lumens, which is more than enough to temporarily blind anyone without eye protection. Giving you an opportunity to run to safety.
- Bean bag gun: non-lethal and totally legal alternative to a gun, this spring-loaded gas-powered device launches bean bags at up to 135 feet per second with the help of a pressurized nitrogen cylinder. As simple as pointing and shooting, this is a very easy and effective way to halt almost any attacker.
- Own/Adopt a dog
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There is no rush when getting your kits together. Take your time and be efficient. Please be safe and don't take preparing for any emergency to arise for granted. It's better to be safe than sorry.