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The thing about emergencies is that you can’t know exactly what will happen when one hits. But that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare so that your family will be able to make it through the emergency without too much trouble. Your job is to think of the possibilities and make plans so that you are as prepared as possible no matter what kind of emergency comes your way.
Keep a First Aid Kit Handy
The first thing you should be worried about in an emergency is whether anyone is hurt or sick. Having a first aid kit can help you in that situation and ensure that your family has the medical help they need. A good first aid kit should have a variety of medications, bandages, and ointments to help in an emergency. If anyone in your family has an allergy to a medication, you want to have an alternative handy. A store bought first aid kit can be a good starting point that you can customize to meet your needs.
Build Up a Food Storage
Sometimes an emergency might make it difficult to come up with food or water for your family. Having food storage can help you to prepare for this issue and ensure that your family has what they need. During a disaster situation, stores may be unreachable or their shelves emptied. Make sure that you choose food storage items that your family will actually eat. It is a good idea to have enough food and water for each family member to survive for at least a week, or even longer.
Make a Plan of Action
Different emergencies will require different steps, so you want to make sure that you have a few options planned out before they happen. Talk about things like where you will meet up with family members, how you will communicate, and who will lead in an emergency situation. Having those plans in mind will help you to stay focused in an emergency. Make sure to write it all out so that you have an easy reference when the emergency occurs.
Planning in advance will give you and your family a great chance to survive the emergency and come out on top. That means you and your family will be prepared for the work you have to do. Start planning now so you and your family can withstand any emergency situation.
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