Shelter In Place

Sometimes disasters make it unsafe for people to leave their locations. Winter storms, floods, and landslides may temporarily isolate individual family members and make it necessary for each household to take care of its own needs until the disaster abates. Your household should be prepared to be self-sufficient for three days when utilities and access to outside supplies of food and water are disrupted.

1. Stay in your shelter until local authorities say it’s okay to leave. The length of your stay can range from a few hours to two weeks.
2. Unless you are alone maintain a 24-hour communications and safety watch. Take turns listening for radio broadcasts and monitor your tone-alert NOAA Weather Radio. Watch for fires.
3. Assemble an emergency toilet, if necessary. Use a , pail or bucket with a snug-fitting cover.  Line container with plastic bag or toilet liner. Or purchase a complete bucket style toilet here, complete with chemicals.

72 Hour Survival Kits

Emergency preparedness is no longer the sole concern of earthquake prone Californians and those who live in the part of the country known as "Tornado Alley".  For Americans, preparedness must now account for man-made disasters as well as natural ones. Knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count.  Plan ahead and have your 72 hour survival kit ready and your emergency food and emergency water, stored and ready.  All the emergency supplies you need are available here at the Survival Gear Source.