Being prepared for emergencies is crucial at home, school, work and in your community. Disaster either natural or man-made could strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood, workplace or school or can confine you to your home or auto.  What would you do if basic services water, gas, electricity or telephones were cut off?  Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away.  Therefore, the best way to make you and your family safer is to be prepared before disaster strikes.
 
The first 72 hours is the critical time when you or someone you love may be left on their own. Your family and loved ones will feel better knowing that they are prepared and that they can and will survive.

Choosing the right Survival Kits is essential. The items in your survival kit must be safe, reliable and easy to use. Let us review the items that you would need.

Food and Water:
These are the two most important items your survival kit must contain. Store bought bottled water only last for 2 years. Protein bars, crackers, canned food etc also has a limited shelf life. It is best to have food and water which lasts for 5 years and is US Coast Guard approved. This will cut down on the cost of replacing these items and also assure you that you have items that are fresh and reliable. These food and water packs are also easier to store and have the manufacture and expiration dates stamped on the packages.

Light and Communication:
For communication it is best to have an Am/Fm Radio with extra Batteries or solar/dynamo winding charging radio.  You will want to listen to the latest news up-dates for information on you area, possible hazards and evacuations.

The best kind of flashlight to have is one that does not need replaceable batteries. 
Rechargeable Squeeze Flashlights that contains lithium batteries and LEDs are best.

A 30-Hour Emergency Candle will provide enough needed light for 3 nights.
 
5-in-1 Survival whistles have a compass, signal mirror, flint starter, waterproof container and lanyard are multi functional and are good for several tasks. 

Box of 50 Waterproof Matches will light under even the worst of conditions.

Shelter and Warmth:
Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag - Recommended over common "space blankets" These sleeping bags cover your entire body keeping more of your body heat in.

16 Hour Body Warmer will keep you warm if you are trapped in your auto or in you home without any heat.

2 Person Tube Tent with Rope. These tents are a convenient way of sheltering from the elements.
 
Emergency Poncho with Hood small lightweight will help keep your body dry and help to keep some body heat in while you are moving about. The hood covers your head which also will help retain 85% of your body heat.

Tools:
16 Function Knife. This knife has many uses. There are knife blades, a saw blade, bottle opener, scissors, file, cork screw along with other useful tools all on one knife.
Leather Palm Working Gloves will keep your hands dry and give you added protection when picking up glass, moving debris or any other jobs that you may need to do.

N95 Respirator Dust Mask protects your lungs from dust and debris in the air and also block out 95% of bacteria and viruses. These masks are recommended to use around people that have the flu or other diseases. They are the type of mask worn to protect against the bird flu and are recommended by the Center for Disease Control.
60 feet of nylon rope has many applications. May be used for hanging cloths to dry, anchoring items or supporting tarps. Ropes are a valuable tool to have because there are endless ways of using them after a disaster.

  
First Aid:
A basic first aid kit that includes bandages, gauze pads, antibacterial ointment, aspirins, non-aspirin pain reliever, antiseptic pads for cleaning wounds and other various essential emergency items.
 
Hygiene and Sanitation:
Hygiene Kit that includes soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and wet wipes for personal hygiene. Having a method of refreshing and cleaning yourself is vital.
Tissue Packs with enough tissue to use for at least 72 hours.
Hazardous waste bags to dispose of human waste products.

 
A good survival kit has room for personal items such as extra clothing, spare eye glasses, extra medications, reading material, comfortable shoes and any other items that will help make you feel more comfortable. 

Survival-Kits-Online is dedicated to providing superb emergency survival packs/kits and first aid supplies for sale on the internet that will include the items that are suggested by the Office of Homeland Security, the Red Cross and other state and federal agencies.  In addition, you can customize a kit that is right for you by choosing items from our extensive inventory.  Most packs/kits available on the internet are not complete and or have items that are not appropriate for everyone.  Our goal is provide high quality products that are affordable and reliable.     

We look forward to helping you become prepared.