Two Week Preparations

Two Week Preparations

It’s been two years since the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan causing mass destruction. With this disaster and the numerous other earthquakes , hurricanes, and tropical storms that have hit on our own shores over the last ten years, authority figures are now suggesting that every American need to bring their  preparedness to a new level.

In southern California, where earthquakes and tsunamis are a very real threat, residents were recently urged to gather disaster preparations for two weeks without outside assistance. These new suggestions could change the way Americans are preparing for disasters.

This two week preparedness plan is a new way of thinking about disaster planning. For some, it may seem like an extreme theory. However, the need for that level of preparation has been seen as historically. After Hurricane Katrina, even those who were prepared with 72 hour kits, faced long stretches of time without outside assistance. In New York City after Hurricane Sandy hit in 2012, many residents were stranded without power or access to running water for weeks.

It now seems that 72 hour kits may simply not be enough. For those in areas susceptible to extreme storms especially, it’s important to supplement your survival kits with additional food and water supply. You may also want to bulk up on additional tools and supplies like blankets, flashlights, and water purification devices.

How you supplement your supplies is highly dependent on the nature of your situation, for large families it may be in your best interest to buy bulk food storage supplies. For individuals in small houses or apartments with limited storage space, it may be in your best interest to stick to food bars and water packets. In order to help you better tailor your two week supply.








Here are the daily ration amounts that Guardian uses to build our disaster relief kits:

• 2-400 Calorie Food Bars per Person

OR

• 2- 20oz Packages of Wise Freeze Dried Foods per Person

AND

• 16oz of Water, (4 of the 4oz water pouches) per Person

Now is the time to get started designing your two week preparedness plan for your home.

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