{"id":109728,"date":"2017-09-20T02:00:15","date_gmt":"2017-09-20T09:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=109728"},"modified":"2020-08-18T13:28:20","modified_gmt":"2020-08-18T20:28:20","slug":"what-to-put-in-your-disaster-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/what-to-put-in-your-disaster-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Put in Your Disaster Kit and Why It\u2019s Important"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tragic events and natural disasters are often unforeseeable, but you can take the necessary precautions to be better prepared.\u00a0Whether you’re in an area that’s prone to hurricanes or earthquakes, start with\u00a0a sturdy backpack that’s easy to carry and spacious enough to store\u00a0needed supplies during an emergency.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you should pack in your emergency supply kit (but, of course, customize it to meet your own personal needs and the demands of your environment).<\/p>\n

Water
\n<\/strong>It might seem like a no-brainer, but it’s one of the most important things in your disaster kit. The Red Cross<\/a>\u00a0recommends one gallon per person a day, but try to pack as many bottles\u00a0as you can in each kit.<\/p>\n

Food and manual can opener<\/strong>
\nCanned goods can last up to one and a half years, so it’s your best bet when it comes to keeping non-perishable food supply on hand.<\/p>\n

Flashlight and extra batteries
\n<\/strong>Disasters often call for power outages, so a flashlight is\u00a0essential.<\/p>\n

Battery-powered radio<\/strong>
\nIn case of a natural disaster, basic amenities like electricity and telephone lines may be cut off. A radio will allow you to stay updated, track weather conditions, or hear necessary evacuation information.<\/p>\n

First-aid kit<\/strong>
\nThis should contain<\/a> bandages, antibiotic and hydrocortisone creams, alcohol prep pads, gloves, tweezers, adhesive tape, soap, a splint, and a first-aid manual.<\/p>\n

Medications and medical supplies<\/strong>
\nPack a week\u2019s supply of needed medications. Medical supplies can include hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, and syringes.<\/p>\n

Sanitation and personal hygiene items<\/strong>
\nLadies, make sure to\u00a0add a supply<\/a> of feminine hygiene products. You\u00a0should also include moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation.<\/p>\n

Copies of personal documents<\/strong>
\nIn waterproof, portable containers, store copies of important documents like medical information, family emergency contact info, proof of address, deed\/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies, and bank account records.<\/p>\n

Cell phones and chargers<\/strong>
\nIf\u00a0you\u00a0relocate\u00a0to another area or have to evacuate, you’ll need to be able to charge your cell phones to contact loved ones. Even better, keep a portable charger on hand in case you don’t have access to a power outlet.<\/p>\n

Extra cash
\n<\/strong>It doesn’t hurt to have a few bills in your backpack. You don’t need wads of Benjamins, but having that extra bit of cash can come in handy if\u00a0you ever\u00a0need to evacuate.<\/p>\n

Blankets<\/strong>
\nIf you’re suddenly without power or have to spend a night outdoors, having an extra blanket\u00a0will keep you warm.<\/p>\n

xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Tragic events and natural disasters are often unforeseeable, but you can take the necessary precautions ...","author":7532780,"featured_media":109857,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[260],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/20105231\/phuoc-le-341335-660x400.gif","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/20105231\/phuoc-le-341335.gif","formated_date":"September 20, 2017","category_name":"Life","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113832\/entertainment.svg","author_name":"Stephanie Taylor","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#93c431","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109728"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7532780"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109728"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109728\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/109857"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=109728"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=109728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}