Friday, October 23, 2009

Pet Survival Kits: For Pet Care during a Disaster



Disasters…nobody knows when they will strike, and if they do strike they strike it big. So we have to be prepared for such kind of unforeseen incidents. And that is the reason why all of us keep the survival kits at home, office and in autos. We have taken adequate care of all our needs but what about the pets? We are the ones who should plan for their survival too as they occupy a special place in our lives.

There are pet survival kits too that are available and so one need not worry much about how to take care of them during disaster stricken times. There are full-line dog and cat emergency survival kits. The kits come with emergency survival foods and also deluxe pet first aid kits so that taking care of them becomes very easy during the disaster time.

Cat and dog pet survival kits are the most common ones that are available at very affordable prices. Generally, the kits come with adequate food, blankets, light sticks, dog bowls, fifty eight piece first aid kits, pet disaster information, one leash, one collar, rope, can opener, water and other items that are required during that time.

One has to keep the pet survival kits at home and in cars because one has to be prepared for an emergency not only for self and family but also for pets too.

Car Survival Kits - A way to keep safe during emergencies in travelling:


The people who travel a lot know the importance of car survival kits. You never know when an emergency can hit your during the time of your travel and in such emergencies you will need this kit. Many of us believe that a car is complete with a full tank of gas and a music player. Only the first encounter with emergency will teach you the importance of car survival kits. There are a few small things that you need to compulsorily carry with you to make life on the road easier. If you're going to be on the road every day, this kit will prove useful in the long haul. The first and the foremost thing that a car survival kit should contain is the first aid box as if any accident takes place you should at least be in a situation to give an accident victim the care they need. A blanket is also needed at the time of travelling as the climatic condition may change from place to place and you might need them to keep yourself warm. Some other important things you need to take care during the time of travelling are, you should always carry a spare tire and jack, tire pressure gauge and jumper cables. Always carry this kit to make your travel a safer one.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Food and water – Vital part of a survival kit


Wherever a man is, under any condition he may be, there are two things that can always save him. They are food and water. Though medical equipment can always save human lives, food and water can bring life into them. Always pack your survival kit with water cans and any canned food. In case you are thrown off to a far off place by an accident, these two can help you. In your survival kit, water that is enough for three days should be packed. Remember to pack only mineral water and any other tap water that you use at home. Commercially packed water is good for health and can last for longer durations. If the survival kit remains unopened, then it is better to change the water atleast once a year. Apart from water, food also can be stored in the survival kit. Usually food that is carried by trekkers and hikers and people in camps is safe and they know all the tricks to keep the food safe. They pack ready-to-meals, energy bars and other canned food. Though the ready-to-eat meals need warming up, you can do that in warm water. Heating up for a few seconds is sufficient. You can do that even in a bag. Chocolates, roasted biscuits or cookies, candy and bubble gums in your survival kit can provide sugar to the body and maintain constant metabolic rate.