waterproof container, a whistle, kitchen accessories and cooking utensils, a can opener, duct tape, scissors, Swiss army knife with eating utensils and canteen cup, a folding knife, plastic storage containers and a firearm may also be advisable if available and legal. Other specialty items include prescription medications, white distress flag, signal flare, cash or traveler's checks, paper, pencil, a tire repair kit, booster/jumper cables, pump and flares, cell phone chargers, sunscreen lotion, polarized sunglasses, shovel, sand, tire chains and a windshield scraper. If we were to have pets, and additional supply of water and food would be needed for the pet as well. All of these supplies should be checked every six months to make sure they still function, and batteries should be replaced periodically. To conclude, natural disasters affect thousands of people every year and the threat of a terrorist act is always present. Knowing the risks and how to prepare and protect ourselves for the unexpected is the best protection we can have when a disaster strikes. Having a plan in place for a fast evacuation, which all family members are aware of, in addition to a kit that is ready to go, will save time and confusion. For extra precaution, it is advisable that at least one member of each household have CPR certification as well as knowing how to handle automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment. References American Red Cross. (2013). http://www.redcross.org /prepare/disaster Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2007). Emergency preparedness and response. Retrieved from CDC.gov: http://www.emergency.cdc.gov/bioterrorism/overview.asp Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). Emergency preparedness and response. Retrieved from CDC.gov http://www.emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/plan/
waterproof container, a whistle, kitchen accessories and cooking utensils, a can opener, duct tape, scissors, Swiss army knife with eating utensils and canteen cup, a folding knife, plastic storage containers and a firearm may also be advisable if available and legal. Other specialty items include prescription medications, cash or traveler's checks, white distress flag, signal flare, paper, pencil, a tire repair kit, booster/jumper cables, pump and flares, cell phone chargers, sunscreen lotion, polarized sunglasses, shovel, sand, tire chains and a windshield scraper. If we were to have pets, and additional supply of water and food would be needed for the pet as well. All of these supplies should be checked every six months to make sure they still function, and batteries should be replaced periodically. To conclude, natural disasters affect thousands of people every year and the threat of a terrorist act is always present. Knowing the risks and how to prepare and protect ourselves for the unexpected is the best protection we can have when a disaster strikes. Having a plan in place for a fast evacuation, which all family members are aware of, in addition to a kit that is ready to go, will save time and confusion. For extra precaution, it is advisable that at least one member of each household have CPR certification as well as knowing how to handle automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment. References American Red Cross. (2013). http://www.redcross.org /prepare/disaster Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2007). Emergency preparedness and response. Retrieved from CDC.gov: http://www.emergency.cdc.gov/bioterrorism/overview.asp Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). Emergency preparedness and response. Retrieved from CDC.gov http://www.emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/plan/