With the recent shakes in the Washington D.C district and in the state of Ohio, many people who were not previously aware that earthquakes can attack anywhere and everywhere are starting to wonder if they are prepared. Granted, the quakes were minor, centered in the mainland so there was no risk of devastating tsunamis, and and there was no serious injury or death to any person or property. But, the fact remains, scientific evidence shows that though the likely hood of a quake the size of the 9.0 quake that wrecked Japan is statistically rare, it can and does happen; even in areas where mile high skyscrapers and highways and millions upon millions of people now reside. That does not mean that the next big urban quake will happen today or even tomorrow, but, it could, and with that knowledge, there are some things that the modern urban family can do to be prepared, just in case.
Gathering Emergency Survival Food From the Land
In the off chance that you find yourself in a true-blue, no-doubt survival situation, there are a few things that you always need to make sure that you have covered in order to remain safe. Among these primary concerns that any survivor faces, finding food is one of the most important. Having the skills necessary to glean safe food from the land in the event of an emergency can end up making all the difference in your ability to survive and thrive. While nothing in the world can beat a great store of food supplies, being caught without adequate supplies is not a death sentence– you just need a little know-how. [Read more…]
What Should You Have For Survival In Emergencies?
While many people living in urban or suburban areas give little thought to preparing for emergency survival, disaster preparedness can save lives. Natural disasters, infrastructure disruptions or other crises can lead to short or long term emergencies for which few people are prepared. During these times, survival may depend on having urban survival supplies that will last from a few days to several months.
Pack a Tornado Survival Kit Now
Tornadoes differ from hurricanes in that they happen very rapidly. While you might get a few days to prepare for a hurricane, tornadoes for in mere minutes. When a tornado siren sounds there is no time to prepare. You need to be prepared before the storm even exists. The first thing to take into account when preparing for tornadoes is knowing where the safest place in your home is to hide out. Once you determine this, you should put together a survival kit and store it in this safe location so that you don’t have to gather these supplies in the case of an emergency.