Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Preparation Pointers To Remain Safe During A Bad Weather

By Hank Davis


There will always come a time when Mother Nature goes on a ravage spree and sends out the deadliest disasters ever. And it is up to us to come prepared when that time happens. Just when you think everything is going fine the next moment, you are in for the ride of your life which is it is important that you are prepared every moment.

Get in touch with local authorities and have a list of all their contacts including their own emergency hotlines. Make sure that you place this list where everyone can access them and have a copy for yourself.

Along with your preparation, make sure that you have enough supply of food that will last you and your family for about 3 days. You should also consider packing medications and other emergency first aid supplies.

When things get down and dirty, always remember to calm down and put some sense into every action you are doing. If you are the head of the family, you are expected to lead your pack and make sure everyone is safe so you need to gather yourself together.

Listen to the radio and television for some updates and how you can get out in times of emergency. There will always be plans on how the government or other forces that will help you go through with the calamity. Stay tuned always and be ready to evacuate.

Just before everything turns ugly, make sure that you have shut off your current supply of electricity to prevent accidental fire. Do not wait until the storm begins to ravage your place. It is much better that you do this as an act of prevention.

Be with your neighbors in terms of information. If you have an update on your current situation, make sure that you are able to share it with others especially your neighbors who might not have any information.

Always be prepared to take action. There will be times that the situation might turn for the worse so always be ready to evacuate your home and do what it takes to survive. So make sure that you are prepared and willing to do everything.




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