Making a Hurricane Prep Kit
If you live in an area that is prone to hurricane flooding in the United States - then the mention of a hurricane preparation kit shouldn’t be a surprise. Indeed, you generally have a few days to get the supplies you need when a hurricane is first spotted. However, if you wait until the last minute (like everyone else), then you may find a limited supply to choose from. Here at Big Bags USA, we go into many communities and find that some are prepared, and some who aren’t. It’s our goal to help areas prepare for expected and unexpected flooding, and while our specialty is with economic and FAST flood barriers, we also wanted to pass along some tips for preparing a hurricane safety kit.
By being prepared to protect you and your communities' property, this should provide comfort, knowing that you have some tools for protection in place before flooding. If you are doing all that you can to minimize damages to your property, then you are in the top 10%.
We manufacture, supply and deliver our products to your business or job site location. We have innovative strategies for protecting your property during floods.
We work closely with the Emergency Managers and Public Works Directors, in your area to help in the planning of deployment to optimize solutions for future floods.
General Contractors with flood protection commitments in place can benefit greatly from our flood fighting systems. By having systems on hand, you can satisfy your flood protection agreements with local municipalities in a short time.
With proper expertise and training on the deployment and dismantling of our systems, your personnel can utilize the latest technology to protect or minimize property damages.
The Basics of a Supply Kit
It’s time to start your prep kit, and you’ll want to start by getting an airtight plastic gab to put all of your disaster supply kits. It’s easiest when you use two easy to carry containers such as plastic bins or duffel bags. You will then fill the containers with these items:- Water - Aim for one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days. This should be enough for drinking and sanitation.
- Food - You will want to have at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio, as well as an NOAA Weather Radio with a tone alert.
- Flashlight
- First aid kit
- Extra batteries
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust masks to filter out contaminated air, as well as plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place.
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags with plastic ties for personal sanitation.
- Wrench or pliers (for turning off the utilities
- Manual can opener
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
Extra Items You Can Add
Depending on your individual needs, you may consider adding a few additional items to your prep kit:- Prescription medications
- Non-prescription medication (pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids, or laxatives).
- Glasses & contact lens solution
- Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream
- Pet food & extra water for your pet
- Cash or traveler’s checks
- Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification, and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
- Complete change of clothing appropriate for your seasonal weather and sturdy shoes
- Household chlorine bleach and a medicine dropper to disinfect water
- Fire Extinguisher
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
- Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels, and plastic utensils
- Paper and pencil
- Books, games, puzzles, or other activities for children
Now That You Have Your Kit - It’s Time to Maintain It
The fact is, you may or may not need your kit for a few weeks, months, or may not even need it this season (crossing fingers for you!). Here are a few tips for maintaining your kit, as well as how you should store it.Maintaining Your Kit
When maintaining your kit, you’ll want to keep canned food in a cool, dry place, store boxed food in a tightly closed plastic or metal containers, replace expired items as needed, and then continue to re-think your needs every year. You may need to update your kit as your family’s needs change.Storing Your Kit
The fact is, you won’t know where you will be when an emergency occurs. You will likely have an advance warning with a hurricane, but there’s nothing wrong with being over-prepared. Consider keeping a designated kit at home, and make sure everyone in the family knows where to find it if you need to leave quickly. Keep a 24-hour stock at work, in case you get stuck there for a day. You may also want to keep a small version of your emergency kit in your car as well.
Flooding Control Products
In communities that are prone to flooding in the past, stockpiling of BIG BAGS USA flood barriers in strategic locations can greatly reduce response time. The BIG BAGS USA five-connected bulk bag flood barrier systems should be located near public works facilities and be part of the community "action" plan., The systems would be pulled out and set up quickly when needed.By being prepared to protect you and your communities' property, this should provide comfort, knowing that you have some tools for protection in place before flooding. If you are doing all that you can to minimize damages to your property, then you are in the top 10%.
We manufacture, supply and deliver our products to your business or job site location. We have innovative strategies for protecting your property during floods.
We work closely with the Emergency Managers and Public Works Directors, in your area to help in the planning of deployment to optimize solutions for future floods.
General Contractors with flood protection commitments in place can benefit greatly from our flood fighting systems. By having systems on hand, you can satisfy your flood protection agreements with local municipalities in a short time.
With proper expertise and training on the deployment and dismantling of our systems, your personnel can utilize the latest technology to protect or minimize property damages.
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MADE IN THE USA ~ 100% Manufactured in Missouri ~ BUY AMERICAN
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