Emergency Supplies Blog

An emergency response team is an invaluable service that should be present in every community. Paramedics, firefighters, and even police officers have knowledge on how to deal with emergency situations. This will ensure that the first person on hand in time of a crisis will be able to deal with the situation efficiently.

More than just ordinary first-aid kits, emergency response teams need trauma kits on their list of equipment. These contain special gadgets and medicines to help them deal with emergency situations. Training should be provided on how to use these kits, and the proper way to assess any situation they encounter. 

A disaster situation can be a true test of leadership. People can panic and forget their common sense. They need someone to guide them on the next practical steps to take.

But in a panic situation, the leader should be heard above the crowd.  A bull horn is a practical gadget that should be included on the list of items in a community-disaster-management plan. This will help the designated official to be heard when he gives out his instructions.

Everybody’s outdoorsman needs a good first aid kit.  The outdoor first aid kit below is perfect for the sportsmen in our family. 

Knowing that the guys have this kit and a couple of extra solar blankets helps me feel more comfortable about them going out hunting, as I know they have some emergency supplies and a few first aid supplies. 

One of the most important things to add to or have in your auto emergency kit is a thermal blanket or solar sleeping bag.   These item are small and fit easily in your glove box.  Great for auto emergencies and outdoor survival.

These blankets generally retain 90% of your body heat, can be used as a ground cover, and will protect you from the elements.

I can’t believe how many houses I have been to that do not have a first aid kit.  It happens all the time, and I always urge each of my friends to keep one inside of their homes just in case anything happens.  Nobody ever expects a disaster, but that is really the crux of the issue isn’t it?  Disaster always strikes at the worst possible time and the only thing that we can do is to prepare ourselves as best as possible.

A first aid kit is a simple, inexpensive way for us to have something available at the drop of a hat.  Although when we are at home, emergency services are available for us to utilize, having full reliance on these services might not be the wisest thing.  Being prepared in advance at home and out on the road is.

With the devastating damage that Hurricane Katrina left in its wake 4 years ago, the common citizen is yet to wake up and take charge. Hurricanes can be massive in their effect, with damages in both life and property loss amounting to thousands and millions. Hurricane Katrina itself cost about 2000 lives and over $100 million in property damages. Hence, it is crucial to know exactly how to be prepared to survive a hurricane, as well as get through the aftermath of the same. A good Emergency Kit is the first things to get have while preparing to withstand the force of a hurricane. Disaster medical kits and trauma kits can also come in handy, especially, if you have kids and aged persons to take care of. These kits and emergency preparedness supplies do not cost a fortune (usually $50-$150), but can certainly save you your life, which is priceless, isn’t it?   

Here is a nice list of additional items to add into your auto emergency kit if they are not included.

A tire pump or an aerosol tire inflator

A car battery charger that can jump start your car through the car’s cigarette lighter. Amazing devise if its fully charged.

Duct tape and wire to fix a window, a dropped tail pipe, etc…

A fire extinquisher

A first aid kit

A plug in spot light and/or a shake flashlight

A tow rope

For winter gear, a shovel, a scraper, and some traction panels to put under your tires to get unstuck.