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 Windsor Heights, WV, 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 Windsor Heights 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 West Virginia'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.
Spring ball is officially over in Morgantown and over the next 48 hours, WVU head coach Neal Brown and his staff will do everything they can to keep the main pieces of this roster intact. Once May 1 ... More info »
Sports Illustrated - 04/29/2024 11:52amMonday afternoon, the Big 12 Conference announced West Virginia junior Kyle West as the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week. West went 6-10 at the plate in the series sweep against Baylor, powering a pair of ... More info »
Sports Illustrated - 04/28/2024 12:00pmLess than two weeks after he transferred high schools, Daiveon Taylor pledged his allegiance to a college. Taylor is one of the top football players ... More info »
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 04/29/2024 11:34amWest Virginia will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on an appeals court ruling that allowed a transgender athlete to compete on her middle ... More info »
The Daily Reflector - 04/24/2024 07:20amExplore some of the world’s largest nuclear bunkers, from Cold War relics and secret Chinese nuclear shelters to a government bunker built for the US Congress ... More info »
loveMONEY on MSN - 04/14/2024 11:00amThe West Virginia University golf team leads the Mountaineer Invitational after 36 holes of play at Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport, West Virginia. West Virginia shot rounds of 285-285 and is 6-under ... More info »
DC News Now on MSN - 04/15/2024 01:34pmThe agency substantiated 462 cases as “violations” and left 380 cases unresolved. Some say private tax preppers have targeted minority communities. But the IRS cracks down on such populations with ... More info »
The Daily Progress - 04/11/2024 12:00pm