Are You and Your Family Prepared for the First 72 Hours?

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Gather as much information as possible regarding waterproof hearing aid. Find out all the facts about waterproof hearing aid. To understand better you should do further research on waterproof hearing aid.   Experience gained from past disasters has shown that it can take up to 72 hours or more to mobilize a significant relief effort during an emergency.  Therefore everyone needs to be preparing to cope on his or her own for at least the first 72 hours – that’s 3 days – of an emergency.   Of course common sense dictates that we should be prepared for any emergency situation, however the fact is that only a few of us are ready for even the smallest crisis, let alone one of larger significance.    One obvious advantage of being prepared – it allows emergency workers to focus on people in very urgent need of their help. To support their efforts, the rest of us must to be prepared to look after ourselves for at least 72 hours.   The San Francisco area is exposed to a wide variety of hazards, both natural and man-made. The path of destruction that Hurricane Katrina left in its wake across the southern U.S. in August 2005 and the widespread flooding of 2007 – 2008 have provided a horrific reminder of the importance of being prepared for disasters. Unfortunately no part of our country, or North America for that matter is immune to a natural or a man-made disaster.   Earthquakes, power outages, floods, fires, severe storms and acts of terrorism are just some of the potential emergencies. Many of these emergencies have been deadly in the past. Being prepared can save lives and can help to reduce the impact of a disaster on you and your family. 

Why prepare your family? 

   Imagine for a moment that you have no electricity, no gas, no water and no telephone service. Imagine that all the businesses are closed and you are without any kind of emergency services. What will you do until help arrives?   What will you do if your local authorities issue and emergency evacuation order?  Remember, in such a circumstance there will be no stores open for you to acquire anything, the store personal will be evacuating also!   If you have not prepared beforehand for either of these events, both you and your family may have a very difficult time when a disaster strikes your hometown. 

   While governments are working hard to keep citizens safe, we all have an important role to play in emergency preparedness and response. By being prepared to take care of yourself, you allow community resources to be used more effectively during an emergency and you help keep your own family safe at the same time. Very simply put, emergency preparedness must begin at home.Start to plan today!   As neither man-made nor natural emergencies can be predicted; therefore it is imperative that we are all prepared well in advance of the disaster. I cannot over stress this point.  

   Prepare your emergency kit and your family – so in the case of a major emergency like a flood or blackout – you are ready to take care of yourself and your loved ones for at least 72 hours. You should be prepared to live without running water, electricity, gas, telephones and assistance from safety services for at least three days following a disaster. 

What do you need?    You need to have an “Emergency Kit” in your home, ready to go at a moments notice.   Your family Emergency Kit is comprised of two separate parts, a First Aid Kit and a Go Bag.

   Your own 72-Hour Emergency Kit should be tailored to meet the basic survival needs of your family. Store your emergency supplies in an easily accessible if evacuation is required. Items may be stored in a 32-gallon trashcan, suitcase, duffle bag, backpack, footlocker or individual pack.  

Your First Aid Kit 

   In any emergency situation, you or a family member may be cut, burned or suffer other injuries. It is imperative that you keep basic first aid supplies handy so you are prepared to assist when someone is hurt. Medical help may not be available during or immediately after a large-scale disaster.My personal list of items that should be in your First Aid Kit: 

Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizesGauze pads and bandagesButterfly Closure bandagesSterile dressings to stop bleeding (Blood stopper)Elastic WrapInstant cold packCleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection Burn ointment Sting Relief Pads (for insect bites)Sunscreen packetsEye wash solution to flush the eyes or as general decontaminant Cotton tipsScissorsTweezers At least two pairs of disposable glovesA First Aid Instruction GuideHygiene kitsFlashlight or brightstick  Medicines such as Aspirin or other pain reliever, laxative, anti-diarrhea medication  

Your Go Bag:   A major component of your disaster kit is your Go-bag. Every household should pack a Go Bag — a collection of items you may need in the event of an evacuation order.    Your Go Bag may be assembled or purchased as a ready-made kit for convenience. Your Go Bag should be packed in a sturdy backpack or suitcase on wheels.   The Go Bag should be easily accessible if you have to leave your home in a hurry. Make sure it is ready to go at all times of the year as an emergency evacuation order can occur at any time of the year. 

   Prepare one Go-bag for each family member and make sure each is tagged with the name of the person it was packed for. You may not be at home when an emergency strikes so keep some additional supplies in your car and at work.  

Items that should be in your Go Bag:The prescription medications you take every day such as insulin or heart medication. All prescribed medical supplies such as glucose or blood pressure monitorsDrinking Water Non-perishable food such as food ration bars or Meal-in-a-BoxManual can opener Plates, utensils and other cooking supplies Flashlight and extra batteries or Hand-charged Flashlight Pocketknife or Multifunctional ToolBattery-operated AM/FM radio and extra batteriesWhistleWaterproof MatchesWater filtration bottleDuct Tape, permanent marker, and paperCable TiesLight StickRope or twineEmergency cash in small denominations and quarters for phone callsHeavy work gloves Disposable lightersPhillips Screw DriverStandard Screw DriverFolding Shovel w/SheathTrash BagsToothbrush and toothpastePersonal Hygiene kitShave KitMapsSturdy shoes, a change of clothes, gloves and a warm hatEmergency Survival Sleeping BagRain PonchosPhotos of family members and pets for re-identification purposes List of emergency contact phone numbers List of allergies to any drug or food Copy of health insurance and identification cards Extra prescription eyeglasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items Prescription medications Extra keys to your house and vehicle Disposable camera Any special-needs items for children, seniors or people with disabilities. Don’t forget to make a Go-bag for your pets.   Remember that if you have to leave your house due to an evacuation order, you will be living and sleeping somewhere else for a while. It is therefore a good idea to add some activity items to the kids Go Bag.

Some suggestions may be a couple of favorite booksCrayons, pencils and plenty of paper A puzzleA favorite toy such as a doll or action figureOne or two board games A deck of cardsA Favorite stuffed animal or puppet Favorite blanket or pillow 

   I sincerely hope that this article will provide the incentive for you to get prepared for an emergency now.  Don’t put if off for another day.  The safety and well being of your family is at stake. 

Allan WrightFirst Aid Kit Products


Mr. A Wright is currently the Senior Vice President and General Manager of First Aid Kit Products. A distributor of high quality First Aid and Disaster Preparedness Products.

First Aid Kit Products – Offering quality first aid kits, first aid supplies and disaster preparedness for your families safety.

He brings all of his knowledge and experience in the field of Family safety and Emergency Preparedness to First Aid Kit Products.

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55 Responses to “Are You and Your Family Prepared for the First 72 Hours?”

  1. vitchee staruggard Says:

    I went quickly. I was in non-active labor (contractions 30 minutes apart) for 12 hours and then in active labor for 5 hours. When I made it to the hospital (about three hours into active labor) both my doctor and doula were called, neither actually made it to the birth, they both assumed I'd be there for atleast another 8 hours. My doctor had seen me that day (which was my due date) for a pre-natal and told me to make another appt for the following week, that I wasn't going to have the baby that day. The resident who caught my daughter told me that he was shocked enough that during a c-section the next day she overheard him talking about his first timer that beat him to delivery. I definitely thought it was more painful (though not too bad in my opinion as far as pain) than my second (twins) , I went natural with both the births, so I felt every labor and delivery pain- transition and crowning are the hardest moments. However, I was my mothers fourth and according to her was the worst of all, but I was a month late and about 9 pounds when I was born.

  2. goriottico hudeliskyj Says:

    Oh no, I hope not, go get it checked out ASAP. Love you Momo.

  3. kurt Says:

    thank u ma! i need to. i have abt 5 more hours

  4. payer mummer Says:

    my Internet turned off just then and I wasn't prepared!! I only got up to chapt 4 and nothing has even happened yet :|

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  6. meguint Says:

    Done. :)

  7. krist sori Says:

    yes this is the first day back, sorta lousy also but all in all the same thing just a different day. oh well lets make the best of it.

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    Depends who you think "we" are and when you reckon the country was created.

    So Native Americans were the first to have celebrations and these would have been many and varied, but not Christmas or Thanksgiving.

    The Spanish settled in America pretty early on – in Florida in 1559 and, being Catholics, would have celebrated Navidad, Christmas and Pascua, Easter and others. That colony failed but one established a bit later – St Augustine in 1565 – has been occupied ever since. The ancestors of your Latino friends were the first to celebrate a major European holiday – Christmas or Easter depending on the date they arrived.

    Thanksgiving was not started until the 1620s – 60 years later . It has not always been an annual event and has been held on different dates in different places. It did not become an national annual event until 1863 when it was instituted by Lincoln as a day to thank God for his bounty but also to pray for those suffering in the Civil War and for an end to the conflict.

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