EMERGENCY KITS

For many of us, the thought of being caught unprepared in an emergency or disaster brings on the shivers or a cold sweat. It’s especially unnerving to consider what might happen if an emergency occurs when you’re away from home. One way to ease that anxiety is to be sure you are prepared with necessary supplies packed up in an emergency kit. Check out these pre-packaged kits as possible options.

Super Ark Emergency Food Bar and Survival Kit

Packaged by Survivor Industries, the Super Ark Kit provides supplies for one person for three days, or 72 hours. Included in the kit are six water packets and nine 400-calorie food bars. In addition, there is a first aid kit, a hand warmer, one 12-hour light stick, a candle and matches, and a blanket which retains 90 percent of body heat.

Emergency Zone Survivor Emergency Kit

The Survivor emergency kit includes an extensive supply of emergency gear. In addition to food and water, there are water purification tablets, folding stove with fuel, sleeping bag, poncho, tube tent, emergency light, five candles with matches, a multi-tool knife and a rope. Personal care is covered with a hygiene kit, a first aid kit, a face mask, and even a sewing kit. Finally, an emergency preparedness guide and notepad with pencil will help see you through. This kit is planned for one person for 72 hours, but kits for two or four people are also available. These include all the same basic items; only those items that cannot be shared are duplicated. There is even a child’s version available which features activity books, crayons, and a stuffed bear.

Waterproof Survival Kit

This kit created by Emergency Disaster Systems contains emergency tools and gear only. Small and lightweight—it weighs less than one pound—it’s a good kit for a camping trip where you will likely have other food, water, and first aid supplies. In the waterproof carrying case you’ll find a flashlight with one AAA battery, a multi-function tool, a candle with matches, and a whistle. There are also a few small bandages.