Nobody wants to think that a natural disaster or sudden tragedy will affect their lives but unfortunately in this unpredictable world it is a possibility that should not be ignored. Emergency preparedness could mean the difference between life and death when catastrophe strikes.
Natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, landslides, blizzards, or earthquakes leave you with little or no time to prepare, and if the neighborhood or even city you are living in is facing the same dilemma you will have no one to turn to for help.
Many people store an emergency food and water supply in their homes in case a disaster hits. But in the case of a flood or earthquake there may not be enough time to reach the supplies, or the supplies may be destroyed before you have the chance to retrieve them.
That is why emergency backpacks are a good idea. They are easy to grab and to take with you if you need to leave the home quickly. They are also easy to bring along with you when you go camping or on long road trips.
It is a good idea for every member of the family to have their own survival backpack in case you become separated during a disaster. While apart you will each be able to survive on your own until you are able to reunite with one another.
There are many quality survival backpacks available online or in stores. These ready made backpacks are put together by survival experts and usually contain 72 hours worth of supplies.
Having emergency survival packs nearby will give you a sense of safety and security because you will know that you are prepared if tragedy happens to strike.
You can also choose to make up your own Emergency Survival Backpack, but make sure you do the research necessary to find out exactly what your backpack should contain.
There are different variations of Survival Backpacks but every emergency pack should have the basics such as food, water, and a first aid kit.
If you are building your own survival pack the following list of 15 items will give you an idea of the essentials your backpack should hold.
1) Dried food and high calorie food bars
2) Water pouches and water purification tablets
3) Tube tent
4) Warm clothing and leather gloves
5) Solar blanket and rain poncho
6) Comfortable walking shoes or boots
7) Waterproof matches and lighters
8) Utility knife and rope
9) Whistle and flares
10) Dust masks
11) Fully loaded first aid kit
12) Flashlight with extra batteries and light sticks
13) Battery operated or wind up AM/FM radio
14) Personal necessities such as toilet paper, soap, hand sanitizer, etc.
15) A list of your medical history including any health problems and medications you take to help emergency medical responders treat you properly.
