What Items Should You Have On Hand During a Crisis

Now that most of us are working from home, we have to start considering things we might not have ever had to consider before. For example, do you know what you would do in a crisis? How would you get your life back on track? How would you continue to work while things get back to normal? Lets find out the items you should have on hand during a crisis.

Earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes are a part of American life. Now that there is no longer a company team to make these emergency plans, it’s time to get a crisis prepared and know what and how to cope if you are affected by one of these natural disasters.

Most people are not equipped for emergencies of any kind, but if you don’t want to experience job loss, financial loss, or even loss of life, it is in your best interest to prepare for the unforeseen crisis. Having the following supplies on hand can facilitate and improve your family’s outcome in the event of a disaster.

Here is a list of items you want to keep on hand so that if you lose power, get stuck in your home for days on end, or anything else happens, you will be ready.

Extra Power

In the event of a power outage, you want to keep certain supplies on hand. Of course, you will need to have flashlights for immediate control of the issue, but if you are going to be without power for a while, you might also want to consider purchasing a small power generator, a solar power battery system to power phones, laptops, and chargers, and extra batteries.

These items can restore power to your home, and you can use them to fuel your basic necessities for a few days. Note: Having backup batteries for phones and laptops is also a good idea as these items can guarantee you continue to have usage.

Food for Three Days

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You should always have these items on hand: canned food, boxed food, personal products, water. The general rule is to have two gallons of water per person for three days. While this may seem like a lot for a family of five, you must remember that you also need water to keep clean. Water and food are critical in emergency situations.

Fire Extinguisher

If you find yourself in a crisis where there is an indoor fire, using an extinguisher quickly can douse the fire and keep it from spreading to other parts of the home. A fire extinguisher and smoke alarms can save lives, and fires are often a common crisis.

A First Aid Kit

It is a shame that fewer families are keeping first aid kits on hand. It is an essential item for accidents or natural crisis situations. For example, immediately after a hurricane or tornado, it is very common to have shards of glass, wood, and construction material lying around. It is easy to become injured so having basic bandaging, disinfectant, and pain relievers can be critical in these situations.  

Emergency Phone Numbers

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you didn’t have your cellular phone? What if you can’t find it or it gets damaged in an emergency? You need to keep emergency phone numbers on hand just in case your phone is not available.

Toolkit

Having a few basic tools can come in handy. For example, you may need to make a temporary shelter, cut wood, or fix basic things with the pipes or on a car. Tools can help make life easier in disaster situations. Even a Swiss army knife tool can help you cut things, open cans, and even use a rope.

A Tarp

You may need protection against the wind or the cold. Keeping a tarp on hand can help you manage the weather and give you temporary shelter in the case of extreme rain.

Most people are never ready for a crisis. But having a few simple items like the above mentioned can be life-saving, or at the very least help, you continue with your life until everything goes back to normal.