Natural disasters come in all shapes and sizes. Typhoon, quakes, flooding and landslides, forest fires, tornadoes, and several other catastrophes can show themselves unexpectedly. They all can have a significant disruptive affect on our lives. Being prepared for these events can help you and your family survive the snowstorm and come out on the other end safely and much better able to handle post disaster predicaments.
For the probability of flooding, have an axe and life jackets readily available. Tuck away an axe and life preservers in the upper story, or attic, of your house. Remember, most of the drowning victims of Hurricane Katrina were folks who stayed in their properties and found themselves trapped by rising waters with no place to go. Many suffocated in their basements, unable to break through the ceiling to the outside. A few bucks spent on these items early could save your life!
Water is important. Water is completely important for human survival; it plays a part in all of the body's biochemical reactions. You may not believe it, but a lot of us could make it through for several days with no food, yet a one day without water in severe warmth can destroy a person. Water demands differ depending on activity level and temperature level. The absolute minimum required for survival, with little or no activity and cool conditions, is about 3 quart of drinking water daily, and 6 quarts of water per day will typically preserve modest activity at an satisfactory level of comfort under modest circumstances (you will notice somewhat dehydrated).
At least 3 quart of water virtually every hr may be needed to perform heavy physical labor under extremely hot conditions. Typically allow for a minimum of one gallon per man or woman per day. Clean drinking water can quickly end up being inaccessible before, throughout, and after a natural disaster thanks to supply shortages, contamination, and electrical power outages.
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