Prepping for Disaster: 10 Must-Have Items Everyone Forgets

Less than five years ago, Allstate discovered that over 90% of American citizens had survived some form of natural disaster. Nonetheless, most of those same people have not gone the extra step of getting prepared for the next possible emergency event in their lives. Home fires are a preeminent possibility in this country. Yet less than 50% of polled home-owners own a fire extinguisher. This gets more unsettling when one realizes that fires need not originate in the home. Other natural disasters can lead to one. Power outages are also a well known and often experienced form of emergency, albeit technological in nature. It can originate due to a natural disaster and usually does, specifically a flood, hurricane, high winds etc. A simple solar lamp is a useful device to have on hand in such a situation. Yet, it’s likely that many do not have one. Sufficient insurance is an item that disaster-survivors often wish they had considered after the disaster has crested and the worst of the physical damage is alleviated. Other useful items, include storage items, edibles, cleaning and hygiene supplies and ways to comfort and alleviate inevitable boredom.

Key Takeaways:

Although a home-fire is the most likely emergency to be experienced by Americans, less than half have a fire extinguisher.
The Luci Light is an inexpensive light source, besides being solar powered, making it a viable emergency kit item in almost any situation.
In fact the Luci light is considered essential and effective enough that 80,000 were sent to hurricane-stricken Puerto-Rico.

“Keeping morale up during a survival scenario is essential, and nothing lightens a tough situation like a familiar board game. These analog entertainment sources are a great addition to your kit since they can help restore a sense of normalcy and routine during a tough situation. If you’re packing a bug-out bag or vehicle emergency kit, consider a portable version of your favorite game or DIY your own ultralight game board out of felt.”