Be it a global pandemic or extreme weather event, it can be difficult if not impossible to predict when disaster will strike. Even if you are a seasoned survivalist. If an emergency situation should occur in Allston, MA, it is imperative that you have a plan in place for your household.
The best place to start in formulating an emergency plan is with a checklist.
In the event that Allston loses power, you aren't able to leave your home, or someone in your group falls ill or gets injured, a properly-equipped household will help avoid further inflaming the situation.
Here is a list of all the essential items to have on your emergency checklist.
Toolkit and Emergency Supplies:
From duct tape to extra batteries, you never know what kind of simple tools and equipment you might need. Here are some things you should always have in your home:
Food Checklist:
If you are unable to leave your home or advised not to, make sure you have enough food stocked up to last you for at least a few weeks. Canned and non-perishable foods are cabinet essentials, as well as non-meat sources of protein. Here's our list (and make sure you have a can opener!):
Pro Tip: Hunting for food
An alternative way to keep your freezer filled with protein is to go hunting.
North American game ranges from whitetail deer to wild hogs, so there isn't any shortage of high-quality meat to be hunted. Be sure to consult Massachusetts's hunting regulations, permit requirements, and seasonal schedule before stepping afield.
Hunting your own meat is also a sustainable and health-conscious way to feed your family. Wild game is fully unprocessed and isn't loaded with antibiotics, so you know you are getting fresh and nutritionally-rich protein. Skipping out on the factory-farmed meats is also a lot more eco-friendly.
When the meat section is cleared-out during crisis, you can have the peace of mind that your freezer is full.
First Aid Kit:
If someone in your group falls ill or gets injured, have a well-stocked first aid kit on hand. Your kit should include:
The Be Smart Get Prepared First Aid Kit includes the majority of our recommended emergency supplies. You, or someone in your group, could get injured in a dangerous situation. To clean up and correctly dress wounds, you will need gauze, antiseptic wipes or antibiotic ointments, and properly-sized bandages. If someone gets a splinter or a tick, you're going to need tweezers. And make sure you're doing all of your wound care while wearing a pair of disposable gloves to avoid contact with germs, blood, or other bodily fluids.
Medication:
Make sure your medicine cabinet is well-stocked. Having the necessary medication for all members of your household can help avoid a potentially disastrous health event.
Sandy L. Smith, known as The Massachusetts Prepper on YouTube, has been prepping for natural disasters since the '90s. The Harvard Crimson The University Daily, Est. 1873 ... More info »
The Harvard Crimson - 03/22/2018 09:00pmThey range from parents looking for something to keep homebound children busy to “preppers” who want ... WASHINGTON (AP) — A Massachusetts company has been granted approval to operate ... More info »
Ozarks First - 12/29/2020 03:23pmDoomsday Preppers explores the lives of otherwise ordinary Americans who are preparing for the end of the world as we know it. Unique in their beliefs, motivations, and strategies, preppers will ... More info »
BroadwayWorld - 08/11/2020 10:20amPreppers are people who are always prepared for emergencies, whether they be natural or man-made disasters. One such prepper, Curt La Haise, maintains a basement stockpile with a seven month ... More info »
AOL - 11/14/2017 12:13pmshowers. Lows in the mid 40s. .FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY ... More info »
Houston Chronicle - 11/23/2020 07:24pmThe transaction appears to have been an off-market deal, with no price information disclosed for the transaction. Sources told the Globe that the property was offered for $32.5 million. The custom ... More info »
Morning Call PA - 01/08/2021 07:07amBeginning in March, Kappler saw a 25% jump in demand for its hazmat suits, driven by doomsday preppers, the medical field, and a fear of the coronavirus among the general public. The biggest jump ... More info »
MSN - 12/07/2020 02:20amThank You, DR Power Equipment, for sponsoring this episode! Visit DRpower.com/motherearth to claim huge discounts, to read reviews, or watch videos. On this episode ... More info »
Mother Earth News - 10/20/2018 02:54am.TUESDAY...Sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds around 5 mph ... More info »
Houston Chronicle - 11/22/2020 07:26pm