Our pets are as much family to us as our children are, and count on us in the event of a disaster. It is our responsibility to ensure their safety and well being.  Planning in advance your pet’s emergency needs is the best way to prevent unnecessary loss of our furry loved ones.   When you think about we (humans) prepare for a disaster situation, you should include in your survival supplies all the necessary pet products and preparation recommended below.   Being prepared is the best way to help prevent panic during an emergency situation.

Our pets know when things are not right and will rely on your guidance and continued care more then ever before during a crisis.  Don’t leave them behind or without the proper care needed for a precarious situation. 

Advance Planning is Essential:

• Investigate all your options ahead of time. Get direction from a local veterinarian and also your local emergency  planning and safety office.

• Do a “safety sweep” of your home and locate the best and most safe place for your pet to remain during a disaster.  The area should be an interior room that is away from windows and potential falling objects.
 
Steps you can take include:

1. Have a family member, or friend willing to care for your pets should you need to evacuate your local area and cannot  take them with you.  Keep the contacts phone number on your person or
2. Seeking alternate shelter options such as a hotel. Be prepared by knowing what places in your area will accept pets.  Also be sure to ask about size and count limit.
3. Investigate local or nearby boarding facilities. Find out about the organization that that operates the facility,  what their rules are for disaster situations and how there care compares to other options such as leaving your pets  in more familiar surrounds such as with other family members, friends or neighbors. Not all boarding services and  kennels are the same.
4. Your home should have a pet cage or carrier stored for emergency evacuation. Be sure this unit is large enough to  accommodate your pet’s current size comfortably.
5. Your bet should at all time have a well fit collar with the proper tag, license and updated contact information.
6. You should always have a leash at the ready, and be sure that your pet is accustom to being on one.
7. Have all your pets medical documents in a safe secure place and updated.  Most boarding facilities will require proof  of current shots such as – parvo, rabies, distemper, and other required vaccinations.  You may not be able to board  your pet without the proper paper work so be sure to have it ready.
8. Prepare a disaster traveling kit for your pet in case you must leave the area with your pet. It should include  products such as the ones found in the pet survival packs at survivalpacks.com
9. The daily necessities that your pets need such as food, water, liter, bones and toys should have an emergency supply  at the ready.
10. Have on hand the proper materials needed to safely discard pet waste and deal with any potential infection. This  includes plastic bags, disinfectant and other helpful disposal materials.

Getting Read for Holiday Travel ?

Many folks take for granted that a natural disaster could happen to them. They're wrong. We can't put a damper on Mother Nature's doings but we can deter what she claims. Having a travel emergency preparedness plan in place along with a survival pack this could save your life, read on !

Being prepared is the #1 rule of safety, the easiest rule to follow and most likely the most disregarded. When you're in the middle of a natural disaster such as a tornado or flood there is no chance you're going to hop in the family wagon and ride down to the Piggley Wiggly and grab yourself some canned food for the night. No sir! Stock pile & hoard the goods! If your home does not have a "safe shelter" to store your items in I suggest keeping them in the pantry.

Designate a spot for only your survival goods. If you're familiar with food club warehouses (think Costco) these are the best places to go when your stocking your supplies. It's the wisest of ideas to mainly get canned foods since they outlast any other sort of edible items. Most canned goods can stay good for a minimum of two years. You can get whole flats of food, for a lot less than you would at your neighborhood grocers, that are perfect for such occasions as tornadoes.

It's always best to buy the foods your family is already used to. Don't go buying cans of collard greens thinking this is the perfect way to get your family to try new things! Always get an assortment of the things you know they will like. In any event if you happen to need a can of corn for tonight's chicken and gravy you can steal one from the disasters pile- be sure to replenish the pile on your next shopping visit though!

We offer complete survival kits and survival packs for Earthquakes, Travel, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, having the right survival kit is very important. Next is Water storage! You won't know exactly how long you will need to be prepared for in the event of an emergency so I say always over prepare! If you figure one gallon per person per day for at least two weeks you might be in the safe zone.

The be Earth friendly (even though it's ironic since we are preparing for when the Earth turns against us) save up your plastic jugs or glass bottles anything that would be
considered to safely hold food will do. Wash these items thoroughly. Fill your jugs and jars with water and what I'm about to say might scare you at first but it's a safety precaution: add eight drops of bleach (only containing 5/25% sodium hypochlorite) per one gallon of water.

No, I'm not trying to kill you. The small amount of bleach will kill all the bad bacteria and microorganisms in the water, but to your body it isn't enough to do you any harm. Seal your containers, label with a date and keep them in the bottom of that panty for when you'll need them It's always smart to rewash and refill the bottles after about 6 months to keep things fresh.

On to Equipment!  Get a large plastic bin and fill it with the following items and keep it in an easy to reach area of the home or garage. Camp stove- be sure to check and stock the kind of fuel or propane the stove requires. Cook a few meals on the stove so you know how to use the item in dire straights. Make it a family camping night—at home!

Cookware- keep in mind if you get actual silverware it will eventually need to be cleaned which uses water.Look into packages of plastic ware that you can throw away, or wash once or twice, when you're finished with a meal. Pots & pans, too. The camp aisle of any store would suffice your need.

First aid Kit: always, always, always have a WELL stocked first aid kit. Sit down and make up a list of things, and situations, that you might need something special you don't already have. Be sure to have the following on hand at all times: rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, antibiotic ointment, aloe vera, eye drops, bandages, gauze, medical tape, needled & thread, tooth floss, pain pills, such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen or aspirin, any allergy medication your family might require, salt tabs and that list of un-thinkables you thought of!

A general Emergency Kit- this kit will provide you with simple things you wouldn't think you'd need but really do! Knife, waterproof matches, blankets, flashlights (either solar or crank would be optimum but battery operated would be fine just make sure to get an extra storage of batteries as well), flares, rope, an emergency type radio (such as crank or solar powered) and last but most definitely not least, toilet paper and a place to go (think large bucket or drum- with a a lid)!

Survival Kit - In he event any major tragedy strikes see our other links on what to do in an emergency situation. Being prepared is the best way to start you and your family on the road to safety

Thank You from the family at Survivalpacks.com

Pet Survival Kits

One of the major disasters has just hit your home, you grab your emergency kit and your bin of important papers, making sure you've rounded up your human family members so you can all get out as soon as possible, but where is fluffy the family cat? Do you leave the kids most prized possession behind or do you risk live and limb to save the little critter? I would have a hard time leaving me beloved cat behind and if you're a long time pet owner I'm placing my money that you would too. Some people say pets have a sense that warns them before something like a tornado hits, it could be that or Murphy's law that the pet suddenly disappears the one time you're looking for him. The one time that could mean the difference between his life and yours.

I've compiled a few tips on how to round up your family pet in the event you're hit with a natural, unavoidable disaster. If you haven't heard me say it before, you're obviously not reading the other articles on how to avoid being caught in a deadly disaster, but being prepared and having a plan are the first measures you can take in the defense of your animals life.

Purchase a pet carrier you can safely place your pet in for when timing is critical and you don't have time to worry about a scratching pawing animal in your arms.  Keep it in a spot that is easy to access by all members of the family. And please, for your pets sake, make sure it's big enough to be comfortable and scruffy isn't balled up so tight he can't breathe.

Use common sense and make sure your pet is properly I.D'd. Even if you aren't in the middle of a hurricane making sure your pet has an identification tag reduces the changes you'll be taping up LOST CAT posters around your neighborhood.

Like us pets need food and water to survive, along with your emergency kit your pet should have his own little box of goodies kept with your emergency stash. Fresh dry food & water. Keeping copies of old medial records is a good idea as well. You treat your pet like a member of the family any other time so why should this be different? Letting people know your pet was recently vaccinated will help both of you in the end.

If your pet has any special needs make sure those are attached to medical records. If Rover needs his Alzheimer's medication at 5 you need to make sure someone knows that!

If you know what hotels in your area accept pets you would most likely retreat there first. So, find out what hotels DO offer friendly pet accommodations for a time of need.
Getting to know your neighbors could also mean the price of your pet's safety. If you're not home neighbor Bob can easily enter your home and cage up your pet for evacuation. Letting a few people in on your life details doesn't always hurt!

You should be caring an identification card yourself for in the event you're in an accident away from home that lists emergency contact. Let this emergency contact know what to do and how to care for your pet. Or if you'd like list your pet(s) on your id card. If you know local shelters or boarding houses include these phone numbers as well.
In the end if you are frantically still searching for fluffy and must get you and your family out of the house now you must do what you have to do. They are just pets and as special as this one particular pet May be, they are replaceable and you and you're loved ones are not. If you do end up leaving the pet and you're able make sure food and water are available and that they are clad with their I'd cards at all times. We don't like to think about if this situation should happen but we must be prepared to leave them and save ourselves for if it does happen.

Pet Survival Kits - Check out our full line of Pet Survival Kits

An emergency survival and safety backpack containing emergency supplies designed for a classroom, fieldtrip, home or office. This comprehensive survival kit contains the most effective emergency supplies for emergency preparedness including the emergency food, water, lighting, radio, first-aid, sanitation, and shelter supplies to prepare for all disasters. This kit also contains a Solar / Hand-Crank Powered Light, Radio, & Cell Phone Charger with a universal adapter - just plug into your cell phone car charger to provide enough battery life to charge your phone using either the hand-crank or solar panel.

Detailed Description

(4) ER Food Bars - U.S. Coast Guard approved. 3 day supply for 4 people, 5 Year Shelf-life. (12) Water Boxes w/ Straws - U.S. Coast Guard approved. 3 day supply for 4 people, 5 Year Shelf-life. (5) Thermal Blankets - Designed by NASA to retain body heat! Lightweight and compact. Fits in your pocket. (5) Ponchos with hoods - Don't be caught out in the rain without shelter. One size fits all. (1) Solar / Hand-Crank Powered Light, Radio, & Cell Phone Charger (50) Water Purification Tablets - To purify unsanitary water. One tablet purifies one liter of water. (1) Shake Light - Emergency flashlight - Just shake to charge. Never needs batteries. (3) Lightsticks - 12 hours of bright green light at the snap of a finger! 4 year shelf life formula. (1) Lightsticks - 30 minute high intensity lightsticks - just snap to glow! 4 year shelf life formula. (5) Emergency Candles - Each candle lasts 5 hours! Provides light and warmth. (1) Box Waterproof Matches - 50 matches; light after getting wet! Unique non-toxic formula. (1) OSHA First Aid Kit - OSHA approved for up to 20 people! Comprehensive and easy to use. (5) Tissue Packs - Help maintain sanitary conditions. Multi task sheets. (1) Safety Whistle - Blow loud for immediate rescue attention! Comes with lanyard. (5) Dust Masks - Prevents dust and germ inhalation. Reduces risk of inhaling toxins. (2) Pair Vinyl Gloves (in 1st aid kit) - Protects hands from infection. Maintains sanitary conditions. (1) Pair Work Gloves - Heavy duty with leather palm. Perfect for any type of physical work. (1) Pry/Crow Bar 15 inch - A real life-saving search & rescue tool! Great for various applications. (1) Survival Guide - Complete guide to surviving any disaster! Comprehensive and easy to read. (1) Packaged in Durable Red Nylon Backpack CLICK HERE for more information or to purchase this survival kit

Outdoor Survival

Survival in the Great Outdoors with family and friends

I love to camp! Maybe you do too? But what happens when you get lost and you're forced to spend a few unexpected nights in the forest? No, this isn't Blair With 3, it's your life. And I'm going to give you a few tips on how to survive!

Practice makes perfect!!! Taking a simple camping trip May be all it takes to bone up on your outdoor survival skills. Ask a few friends who are interested as well so you don't go alone. Pack what you think are the bare essentials, food, water, tent, sleeping bag, sunscreen, first aid, clothes, matches, knife etc. And see how much of it you end up using. Chance are you will bring along things you thought you needed but won't use in the end, therefore whittling away your pack weight before you know it! Improvising will save you time, money and pack weight along the way. Instead of falling back on a lighter learn how to make a fire by hand with sticks. Simple things like this can lead to your survival in the end when in case you don't have a lighter to use!

You shouldn't be waiting for a real emergency to gain the knowhow of surviving the emergency. Keep your eyes and ears open to new opportunities that present themselves. Once you've set your camp take an exploring trip in search of different things. If in the event your pack was lost or stolen what would you use to take shelter in? What would you eat? What would you cook in? Where will you get water from?
Before you set a foot into the outdoors though you should learn how to read a compass and a map. Both are key items in the outdoors. Being more familiar with the outdoors on each trip you take will greatly increase your levels of comfort. The more comfortable you are with your surroundings the more you will be able to test or invent. However, no matter how brave or smart you think you are never leave home without your essential items. If in the event you weren't as smart as you thought you were, by leaving the your items at home you are only endangering yourself. Don't push yourself too hard, you May be sorry in the end.

The best advice I can offer are the ones that make the most sense. If you run out of water but find a creek, I'm hoping you're all smart enough to know not to just go hog wild and start drinking that water. You must boil it first. Against some myths bringing the water to a simple boil will make it safe enough to drink.
Find places, such as trees or rocks, that would make good shelter. Be wary of caves for who knows what lives in there at night. Large pine trees and large rocks you can stack wood against make good shelters in a pinch. Try to get a place on the south side of any large mass. It will get the most sunshine throughout the day.

Never eat any plants! Most of them can be harmless but in the event you eat one that isn't it can be a serious health problem that might end in death. Stick to fish & insects. I hear they all taste like chicken anyway!

Tie your food up in trees. Yes, maybe dorky but it's true. Bears and other animals follow food scents. If you've tied your food up high there is a greater chance the scent will be lost and in the event they DO find the scent, and your campsite the food will at least be safe. Don't ever tempt a bear, just stay calm. Talk to the bear in a low calm voice and back away slowly with your head down. Bears use a scare tactic called a bluff charge. This is to try to get you to stand down. Do it. I don't think in the situation of a bear I'd climb a tree since they can climb too but in some case you'll be able to out climb a bear. Don't ever run, they will catch you.

What's better than an army knife? A Gerber tool (or Leatherman.) Basically, like the Army knife these tools are multi- tools. It's got pliers, knives, can opener and a lot of other tools that come in very handy when camping that an army knife does not have. I actually have one of these that I use all the time around my home. Not just for outdoor survival these are handy lil' guys! Invest in one soon!

All in all, what do I always say? Be Prepared to expect the worst! IF you use common sense and a little brain power you'll survive the night and hopefully won't have to deal with any bears or witches.

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Surviving a Fire

Protect Your Family from A House Fire

You wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air. There is a shrill siren blaring in your head and as you sit up to look towards the door the light from your window illuminates the mass piles of smoke filter under the door and into your room. Your home is on fire. How do you get you and your family out alive?

No matter how old fashioned or modest you are do not try to get dressed, you will be risking valuable seconds just to show up outside fully dressed in something "appropriate". Before you full on grasp the doorknob of your bedroom check the door for any signs of heat, quickly tap the doorknob to make sure it isn't a blaze with heat. If you find the door to be very hot DO NOT open it, the fire is very close if not licking at the wood already. Get away from the door and opt for the window instead. If you are too high up in your home or building seal the door as best as you can by placing your sheets, or other form of fabric, between your door and the floor preventing much more smoke from entering the room. Get to a phone to call for help or call out the window for assistance.

If the door feels cool and not hot whatsoever you are okay to open it now. Be ready to close the door quickly if you need to and also be prepared to get low to the ground. It's a good idea to of found something to mask your face with so you inhale the least amount of smoke as possible.
As always, have a plan ready for where you will go and what exactly you will try to do to get out of your blazing home. If you have a family be sure they all know how to get out of the home safely and that each of you has alternate routes. Form a meeting place, such as the sidewalk of the next door neighbors or the tree in the backyard, someplace that is open and away from the home that every one of your family can get to easily in the event you all have to take different exit routes.

You learned it in school and hopefully you've never had to initiate the Stop Drop & Roll move. It will be a life saving stunt you can do to save your own life if any part of you catches on fire during your exit. Fire can't breathe without air and with you rolling around on the ground it is sure to put itself out leaving you unscathed. To successfully execute the move you must stop immediately in your tracks, drop to the floor and roll over and over to put the flames out. If your physical nature inhibits you from getting completely to the floor find a large towel or blanket to wrap around yourself to deprive those flames essential oxygen.

The same rules apply for someone else around you. Get them to the floor and make sure they are rolling back and fourth to deter those flames from burning them too badly or cover them completely in a large blanket or something else that can cover their entire body.

 To prevent a fire be sure every room in your home has a smoke detector (you can skip the bathrooms, you know I love my steaming hot showers and I don't need a detector going off every night!). Get at least 2  fire extinguishers and make sure the entire family knows how to use it. Place one in the kitchen and one in or near the majority of the bedrooms. You must keep them fresh so follow directions and be aware of the expiration dates.

Again, I cannot express how important it is to have a plan of action if something like this strikes your home. If you're on a second floor, or higher, think about a window ladder, especially for kids. You must expect to not be able to communicate with the other members of your family so having a set plan, that you have well practiced will save lives and time in the event of a home fire. Keep important documents, such as birth certificates, social security cards, stocks & bonds and so on, in a ready-to-grab container close to your window or door that will be easy to remember to pick up on your way out, or invest in a fire proof safe for  such items.

Just as you would not waste time to put a decent pair of clothes on do not waste time grabbing things you think you can't live without. Most everything is replaceable except for your life. Focus on getting you and your family members out of the home alive, you'll have each other in the end and that is what's most important!

First Aid Kits

Don’t Forget About Pets When Disaster Planning

 

When you think about a disaster, many people think of protecting their families.  Many families have pets, and when preparing for any disaster it is important to include them in your plan.  There are many resources available to protect your pet during a disaster if you are not sure exactly where to start.

 

The first thing you can do to for your pet is to include them when you are making a plan for your family.  If you are planning for a tornado, your pet should be included. Someone responsible in your family should be delegated to get your pet to a safe place.  If you are making a plan for evacuation you should also provide the space and resources for your pet.  When you are practicing your plan, go ahead and practice with your pet as well, this is also good to help you see how long it will take and how your pet will react. 

 

When planning for a fire, it is important to think about keeping all pets on a floor in your home where they can escape easily.  You can also place a decal in a window near their sleeping quarters, this can help a fireman locate a pet faster and help them escape. 

 

If you are planning for a disaster where food and water may be limited to your family, remember food and water will be limited to your pet also.  You can plan for this by storing emergency dog and cat food rations.  You should also include them when planning for your families’ water supply; you should have enough water pouches or boxes for pets and family members.  Collapsible and disposable water and food bowls are a wonderful thing to have so you can feed and water your pet no matter where you are these are also easy to store.

 

You may have a first aid kit for your family, but if your pet was injured you may not have the resources to treat them because a pets anatomy and physiology is different from a human.  An emergency pet first aid kit is something else that should be on hand in case of emergency just in case your pet is injured and a trip to the veterinarian is not available.  An emergency pet first id kit is designed to protect your pet from nose to tail.  It is important to have a pet first aid guide to help you treat your pet in case of injury or emergency.

 

One of the best ways to protect your pet during and after a disaster is to keep a cat or dog survival kit on hand.  If you have multiple dogs or cats you should keep a kit designed for multiples.  A kit can provide many items you may forget, especially during a disaster. 

 

Most shelters and hotels do not accept pets, especially during a disaster.  You should try and make arrangements for your pet if you have warning of an impending disaster.  Your pet will usually try to flee on his or her own and if possible they should not be restrained during a disaster.  If you have a friend or neighbor that is aware of your pet, they could help during a house fire or other disaster to recover and care for your pet.  A microchip device is offered in many states and will track and locate your pet if you become separated.  This service is priced very reasonably in most states.

 

Do not wait until the last minute to think about protecting your pet; it may cost you precious time.  If you implement a plan that includes your pet and family you can take cover or evacuate without sparing precious time.  Survival items for pets are small items that can provide them with the basic essentials to promote survival during any disaster.