Tool Spotting

Documents and Data If all your computer was destroyed and your file cabinets were flooded, would you have a backup of your most vital records? Most folks don’t think about data, but it’s just as crucial as first aid items. Your kit should have copies of vital identification of you and your loved ones such as birth certificates, driver’s licenses, social security cards, and passports. Also, include copies of essential documents like: Wills Deeds and Contracts  Stocks and Bonds Immunization…

Read More Read More

  Home Essentials If your home is destroyed in a natural disaster, one of the first things you must do is turn off your water, gas, and electric. Find out where your shut-off locations are and acquaint yourself with how to turn them off. It’s a smart idea to have a wrench handy for this task. Other fundamentals you need if the power goes out are: Pliers Camper Stove Matches Aluminum Foil Signal Flare Writing Utensils and Paper  Sewing Kit …

Read More Read More

Food When collecting food for an emergency kit, it’s vital to shop for ready to eat and nonperishable foods. You might not be able to use your kitchen. Soups, canned meats, fruits, and vegetables are good since they have a long shelf life. Packets of tuna are good too. High-energy foods like granola, peanut butter, jelly, and trail mix are good choices as well. You can also buy military-grade emergency ration bars in the camping section of any store.  Also,…

Read More Read More

  Save money and assemble your own emergency kit with these crucial items. Does your family have an emergency plan? You have to have a conversation with your loved ones about what you would do, where you would go and what you would need in the event of an earthquake.  It’s a smart idea to have an emergency preparedness kit on hand should any natural disaster strike. The Red Cross and the Center for Disease Control both have good guides…

Read More Read More

What things should truckers have in an emergency kit? That depends on each trucker’s specific situation. The Truck Chest An all-season truck survival kit must do it all: aid you in sheltering in place or pull off a rescue on your own, whether you bog down in a blizzard or overheat your transmission in a desert wilderness. Pack It In Rubbermaid’s 24-gallon ActionPacker is durable enough to stand on, with lockable latches and a true watertight lid. A quickly needed…

Read More Read More

Best shelters for pets When asking for a storm shelter to be set up, remember that your pets will need a secure place during storms. There is lots of online information about pet and severe storms that you should take a look at since it is common knowledge of how agitated pets get during a storm. One of the most efficient ways to get pets to come down during a storm is to bring them to a room where the…

Read More Read More

It’s general knowledge that storm shelters save lives. Regardless if a bad storm is developing, like a tornado, the weatherman will tell you to get to a storm shelter for the best opportunity of safety. While this is the key benefit of storm shelters, a storm shelter in or around your house can provide even more advantages. If you’re thinking about buying a storm shelter, or just don’t understand if they’re crucial enough then read on. It may just save…

Read More Read More

Keeping an emergency set of tools in your trunk is a good idea. You never know what might happen and if you have a family, you definitely want to make sure that you are prepared. So what kind of tools should you keep in your trunk? Where you live can make a difference. If it’s mostly tropical, then you really don’t need anything for winter weather. And if you live somewhere where there is a long winter, you should factor…

Read More Read More