Preparation is key to stay safe

Follow our comprehensive guide to secure you and your loved ones:
1. Build an Emergency Kit

2. Create an Emergency Plan

3. Stay Informed

4. Prepare your Home & Yourself

1. Build an Emergency Kit

Emergency kits are crucial for ensuring safety and survival during unexpected disasters. They provide essential supplies that can sustain you and your family in the safety of your home. Having an emergency kit ready means you are prepared for immediate evacuation, able to address injuries, and can maintain basic needs.

This preparedness can significantly reduce anxiety, improve response times, and enhance your overall resilience during emergencies, ensuring that you are equipped to handle various crisis scenarios effectively.

Entropy Survival has all the Premium supplies you need to stay safe.

Essentials for your Emergency Kit

  • Essentials

    Include at least a three-day supply of water (1 gallon per person per day), non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries, a first aid kit, and a multi-purpose tool.

  • Documents

    Keep copies of important documents (ID, insurance papers, medical records) in a waterproof container. Consider digital backups stored on a secure cloud service.

  • Personal Items

    Pack clothing, personal hygiene items, medications, cash, and items for infants or pets if applicable.

2. Create an Emergency Plan

Communication: Establish a family communication plan with emergency contacts. Make sure every family member knows how to contact each other and where to meet if separated.

Evacuation: Identify multiple evacuation routes and a safe meeting place outside your home. Practice these routes regularly.

Special Needs: Consider the needs of pets, elderly, and disabled family members. Ensure you have a plan for their care and evacuation.

4. Prepare your Home & Yourself

Safety Measures: Secure heavy items such as bookcases and appliances to walls. Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and test them monthly.

Utilities: Know how to shut off utilities like gas, water, and electricity. Ensure all family members know how to do this safely.

Insurance: Ensure you have adequate insurance coverage for your home and belongings. Document your possessions with photos or videos and keep this information with your important documents.

Drills: Regularly practice your emergency plan with all household members. Conduct fire drills, earthquake drills, and evacuation drills.

Updates: Review and update your emergency kit and plan annually or as your family’s needs change. Replace expired items and ensure everyone is familiar with the plan.

Entropy comes with comprehensive guides on how to prepare and take care of your family in emergencies.