TOP 16 SURVIVAL ITEMS YOU NEED IN A DISASTER

POSTED ON AUGUST 30, 2017 BY CLAYTON SEEK

If you needed supplies in a worst case disastrous scenario what would they be? We put together a short list of the Top 16 Survival Items that could help you in the case of short-term crisis.

Imagine being caught in a hurricane or in an earthquake without any supplies to help you get through these crises. How would you survive? Natural disasters aren’t the only events that may cause need for survival resources, we also need to be aware about major power failures. Today, loss of power from our electrical or energy grid system is becoming more problematic in large metropolitan areas. That’s because the power infrastructure in these cities are slowly falling apart. The reason for this can be blamed mostly on power company corporate mergers in which new management teams turn to dishonest business practices which focus on profits rather than regulatory protocols. This was the outcome of the discredited energy company Enron Corporation. Then there are government policies that favor giant international energy oligarchs which relax regulations and lead to degraded safety standards. Also, to protect their bottom-line many power companies have turned to outsourcing their consumer services to third-party groups with questionable technical backgrounds causing increases of customer complaints. If you live in a city where these issues don’t exist, prepare for things to change soon. With these massive energy conglomerates gobbling up small companies and changing business practices, look out for your local energy company to be next.

The biggest power grid failure in this country’s recent history was the Northeast blackout that occurred in 2003, where hundreds of thousands of people were out of electric power, some up to a week. What this signifies that we cannot always depend on the electrical grid system and that’s why we need to have supplies ready to deal with these types of problems. How would you survive a week without power like some had to in 2003? The ones who were prepared suffered little, while the unprepared were mostly unfortunate.

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If you scan through our list you may be wondering why we didn’t include a mobile phone as a survival item. We left out cell phones because the list we compiled is based on disaster scenarios that would include mobile networks being down or out of service. Obviously, mobile phones are definitely survival devices when there is network service, that’s why it’s good to have them available for emergencies.

To help mitigate the threat of disasters we listed supplies that we believe that could help you get through these distresses.

TOP 16 SURVIVAL ITEMS YOU MAY NEED IN DISASTERS

1. Water Purification

There are a few options to go with for water purification which includes Reverse Osmosis, Carbon Filters, Water Distiller and Atmospheric Water Generator. We picked gravity carbon filtration because it’s easy to setup and portable.

ROYAL Berkey Water Filter System with 2 Black Purifier Filters (3 Gallons) Bundled with 1 set of Fluoride (PF2) Filters and 1 Boroux Double Walled 20 oz Stainless Steel Tumbler Cup

2. Storable Food

It’s always a good idea to have long-term backup storable food for any crisis. Even incidents as minor as food distributor employees going on strike can cause temporary food shortages. Imagine going long periods without food during crises. Also, storable food is beneficial as a hedge against financial disparities, like loss of employment. You’ll have food to eat even during period’s financial hardship.

Survive2thrive 100% USDA Organic 40-day Nutrition Emergency Food Supply - Long Term Food Storage

3. First Aid Kit

First aid kits are a must under any condition! Get one for home and automobile.

MFASCO - ANSI 2015 Class B First Aid Kit Complete With Medication

4. Hygiene: Bath soap, Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

Nice to have hygienic products available to stay fresh and clean. Good hygiene will preserve health in the long-term.

Bath Soap

Toothpaste & Toothbrush

5. Hydrogen Peroxide 3%

Hydrogen peroxide is a great solution for healing wounds, fighting infections, and can also be used as mouth wash to kill bacteria.

Swan Hydrogen Peroxide Topical 32 Ounces Pack of 2

6. Flashlights

Have many flashlights easily accessible at home and couple of flashlights in your car. Also, have candles available if all fails.

Flashlights

LED Camping Lantern

Survival Candles

7. Storage Containers

Glass jars are useful for storing water and keeping food fresh. For items that need to stay cool ice chest is a good option.

Storage Container Options

8. Radio: AM/FM Shortwave

If there is a wide breakdown of mass communications, you’ll need some way to be informed and an AM/FM Shortwave radio is a great choice.

Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM-FM, Longwave & Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception, Color Silver

9. Walkie-talkies

When mobile phone networks go down walkie-talkies can be used for short distance communication to stay in touch with others.

Walkie-Talkie Sets

10. Fire Starter Kit

With all the appliances we have in the city we tend to forget how difficult it can be to start fires for cooking and to keep us warm out in the wilderness. Having a fire starter kit available will simplify the process and maybe save lives.

Fire Starter Kit

Matches

11. Knives

In addition to getting knives don’t forget to add sharpening tools to the list. Dull knives only cause frustration.

Knives & Sharpener

12. Tool Set

It’s always good to have a set of tools for construction and repairs.

Tool Set

13. Duct Tape

Duct tape is the super tape for any task. When you need to make emergency repairs or need a quick sealing solution, grab some duct tape!

Gaffer Power - PowerSteel Heavy Duty Duct Tape 2 in X 25 yards 17 mil Extra Thick, Maximum Strength, Strongest Tape Out There, Made In The USA

14. Batteries

Get the most common sizes of batteries and buy furthest-out before expiration dates. When electric power goes down you’ll need batteries for flashlights, radios, and other electronic devices.

Rechargeable AA Batteries

Rechargeable AAA Batteries

AA & AAA Battery Charger

C Batteries

D Batteries

9V Batteries

15. Survival Guide Books

When crises occur many tend to scramble around without any idea how to survive through disasters. Fortunately, you don’t have to be helpless during calamities with survival guide books at your reach. These books provide solutions for many different types of emergencies.

Survival Books

16. Car Battery Jump Starter

The car battery jump starter is like having a spare battery in your vehicle. A convenient way to charge a dead battery.

Jump-N-Carry JNC660 1700 Peak Amp 12V Jump Starter

Now that you know what survival items you need in disasters, get prepared soon. You never know when you’ll need these items until it’s too late.

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