| Nobody wants to think that a natural disaster or | | | | you a sense of safety and security because you |
| sudden tragedy will affect their lives but | | | | will know that you are prepared if tragedy |
| unfortunately in this unpredictable world it is a | | | | happens to strike. |
| possibility that should not be ignored. Emergency | | | | You can also choose to make up your own |
| preparedness could mean the difference between | | | | Emergency Survival Backpack, but make sure |
| life and death when catastrophe strikes. | | | | you do the research necessary to find out |
| Natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, | | | | exactly what your backpack should contain. |
| landslides, blizzards, or earthquakes leave you with | | | | There are different variations of Survival |
| little or no time to prepare, and if the | | | | Backpacks but every emergency pack should |
| neighborhood or even city you are living in is | | | | have the basics such as food, water, and a first |
| facing the same dilemma you will have no one to | | | | aid kit. |
| turn to for help. | | | | If you are building your own survival pack the |
| Many people store an emergency food and water | | | | following list of 15 items will give you an idea of |
| supply in their homes in case a disaster hits. But in | | | | the essentials your backpack should hold. |
| the case of a flood or earthquake there may not | | | | 1) Dried food and high calorie food bars |
| be enough time to reach the supplies, or the | | | | 2) Water pouches and water purification tablets |
| supplies may be destroyed before you have the | | | | 3) Tube tent |
| chance to retrieve them. | | | | 4) Warm clothing and leather gloves |
| That is why emergency backpacks are a good | | | | 5) Solar blanket and rain poncho |
| idea. They are easy to grab and to take with you | | | | 6) Comfortable walking shoes or boots |
| if you need to leave the home quickly. They are | | | | 7) Waterproof matches and lighters |
| also easy to bring along with you when you go | | | | 8) Utility knife and rope |
| camping or on long road trips. | | | | 9) Whistle and flares |
| It is a good idea for every member of the family | | | | 10) Dust masks |
| to have their own survival backpack in case you | | | | 11) Fully loaded first aid kit |
| become separated during a disaster. While apart | | | | 12) Flashlight with extra batteries and light sticks |
| you will each be able to survive on your own until | | | | 13) Battery operated or wind up AM/FM radio |
| you are able to reunite with one another. | | | | 14) Personal necessities such as toilet paper, soap, |
| There are many quality survival backpacks | | | | hand sanitizer, etc. |
| available online or in stores. These ready made | | | | 15) A list of your medical history including any |
| backpacks are put together by survival experts | | | | health problems and medications you take to help |
| and usually contain 72 hours worth of supplies. | | | | emergency medical responders treat you |
| Having emergency survival packs nearby will give | | | | properly. |