When disaster strikes, as it has in several places across the country recently in the form of severe weather, people need to be prepared. If they are not, at the very least, they should be provided with the following items to ensure their basic needs. Here are the four things people will need most.

Water

If you remember the rule of threes – three minutes without air, three days without water, three weeks without food – you’ll realize the importance of having clean water. You will need it to drink, to cook, and for basic sanitation. To prepare yourself, store water in gallon milk jugs or 2-liter bottles. Make sure to properly clean out the bottles first. If you have the space, you may want to consider larger containers. You may also want to keep some bleach on hand. Bleach can be used to purify water if needed. Eight drops of bleach will purify one gallon of water.

Temporary Housing

In a disaster situation where homes have been destroyed, people will need places to stay nearby. The solution is temporary housing that can be brought in and set up to give people some sense of normalcy. The trailers can be delivered and set up anywhere. They can be customized to provide families with a temporary home while they await the long process of repairing or rebuilding.

Foods That Don’t Require Cooking

Looking back at the rule of threes, you’ll remember that a person can survive, on average, about three weeks without food. When disaster strikes, you will want to be prepared with food, especially that which doesn’t require cooking. Cooking will require a heat source, something you may have to go without for some time. Foods that can be stored and will keep like peanut butter, tuna fish, seeds, nuts, even MREs (Meals Ready To Eat) used by the military are great choices. Dried fruit, granola bars, and jerky are also easy to keep and will last a long time.

Fuel and Light Sources

You will need to have fuel. Whether for cooking, heating, or possibly driving, having a supply of fuel is a necessity. You can store gasoline in five gallon jugs or keep propane on hand. Propane is safe, easy to store, and has many uses. If at all possible, a supply of seasoned wood could come in handy as a fuel source. Don’t forget flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps with plenty of batteries. Candles are an option, but you will need matches also.

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