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No one can predict when an emergency will happen, and none of us are exempt. While our survival kits offer a convenient, cost-effective way to plan for the inevitable, nothing beats preparation through knowledge. Following are information resources we’ve assembled for your benefit.
Home Emergency Every home in America is within reach of a large-scale disaster, whether it is a flood, earthquake, fire, tornado, hurricane or winter storm. When entire communities are hit, it takes days for local and federal relief agencies to bring water, food and medical supplies. Being prepared can reduce your fears and ensure your wellbeing. Here are resources to help you and your family survive an emergency:
Car Emergency Cars are even more vulnerable than homes to natural disasters. You can never predict when you'll encounter a snowstorm, ice storm, lightning storm, flood or hurricane while driving. When the worst happens, you may find yourself in a hard-to-reach stretch of road. Your ability to survive will depend on how you've prepared. Check out these helpful resources:
Backpacking Emergency What precautions must you take if you venture into a wilderness area alone? What if you're with a partner or a group, and you get separated? What if you encounter a snake or a wildcat or a bear? What's the best course of action if you realize you're lost? When you hike or backpack in remote areas, you inevitably put yourself at risk. These resources will help you prepare:
School and Office Emergency Do you know your children's school's emergency plans for fires, tornadoes, storms or other disasters? Do you know how the school will communicate with you in these situations, or what shelter and emergency supplies will be available? How would you answer these same questions regarding where you or your spouse works? Again, preparedness determines survival. Try these resources: