Most of us do not think of disaster or emergency plans for our homes.We think of our home as our comfort and safety zones.The fact of the matter is that not one person knows just exactly when disaster will strike.The best thing one could possibly due is make himself prepare for anything that could happen.The following are some of the emergency plans for homes

1.First aid kit ready - Having a first aid kit is always useful to treat wounds. The individual should check that it is complete at all times because no one can tell when this will be needed.

2.Water supply - Water is life, life is water.As much as possible, try to keep a water supply of a gallon for every person each day and one that would be enough to go on for up to three to seven days.Water should be kept in containers made of plastic. Also, make sure that you also have filters and tablets for the purposes of purification ready and available when needed.

3.Food - Food that is not as easily perishable should be stored for you and your family, and such foods must be enough to last you, your family, as well as your pets, for three days up until one week. Examples of such foods are canned goods, powdered juices, boxed vegetables and food.

4.Portable cooker - It is always a wise idea to have a portable cooker that could serve as an alternative besides the usual electric stove you may be used to. Having a ready barbecue stove or a propane stove on hand is the best recourse if in case the electricity goes out or if gas becomes no longer available.However, if you are to utilize propane, ensure that the tank is completely full and that an extra propane tank is also available.

5.Collect clothes - Have a ready and available stock of clothes for your kids and yourself as well as sleeping bags.

6.Collect wood - Having a steady supply of good wood is also a good idea as these could be used for those fireplaces or for stoves that use wood for burning.

7.Light - A flashlight is the item that you simply could not do without especially during emergencies. Try to consider using recharging through solar means as well as units that are cranked by hand. This is in order to avoid any future worries on batteries.

8.Medical prescriptions - As much as possible, try to keep any prescriptions that you or your family member may have filled. Also, try to maintain an added supply of medication both non-prescription and prescribed ones. Contact your healthcare provider for any refill prescriptions in advance.

9.Have cash and some gas - Credit is good unless there is an emergency. Try to keep ready cash just in case the ATM fail or the system of your bank is not working. Also, it is best if you keep the gas tank of your car half full. This is so to avoid the long lines in gas stations.

10.Books and games - During emergencies, it could be safe to have some books and some board games available to entertain yourself during power failure.

11.Know thy neighbor - It is also better if you acquaint yourself with the neighbors you have in your area. There could be instances where you need each other’s help if ever the basic services are somewhat interrupted.

All in all, preparation is always the best cure against any unexpected circumstance that an emergency might bring.

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