Survival » Survival Plans http://disasterandemergencysurvival.com A Survival Blog For Practical Preppers - Tips, Information, Resources And Guides For Handling Disaster And Emergency Situations Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:48:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.8 Top 10 Things To Do To Prepare For A Disaster http://disasterandemergencysurvival.com/archives/top-10-things-to-do-to-prepare-for-a-disaster http://disasterandemergencysurvival.com/archives/top-10-things-to-do-to-prepare-for-a-disaster#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:53:55 +0000 http://disasterandemergencysurvival.com/?p=1037 Contemplating a natural disaster may not be fun, but it can grant you tremendous peace of mind should a disaster strike. Having a plan is the best way to protect yourself and your family. Accordingly, it makes sense to plan ahead by doing a little bit of preparing for the worst.

1. Know Your Region

Some regions of the world are susceptible to tsunamis while others are more likely to see earthquakes. Still other areas might be subject to tornadoes or hurricanes. Knowing what types of natural disasters you are likely to encounter is the first step to being prepared. Your preparations may vary slightly depending upon whether you are more vulnerable to forest fires or floods. However, the basic needs for food, clothing, shelter and medical supplies will apply regardless of the type of emergency.

2. Learn CPR and Basic First Aid

Many local organizations provide free or low cost training for CPR and first aid. You’ll learn how to clean wounds and place bandages in addition to how to provide life saving CPR. Even when no natural disaster is imminent, these skills can save a life. These classes do not require a lot of time, but the dividends they may (Read more....)

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