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Emergency Essentials  What You Should Always Keep in Stock by Steven Magill Even with today's modern technology and convenience of having it all automated, there are some things you need in the home just in case for emergency measures. It isn't being paranoid but still there may be cases wherein you need to have supplies. Here are some of the essential stuff that you may need in cases of emergencies: - A week supplies of food and water stored. You can purchase ready to eat meals like those issued by the military. A box of rations good for a week and then perhaps ten gallons of water. Moreover, have a stainless steel tea kettle ready in hand. These stainless steel tea kettles will not rust and you can use it to boil water in emergency situations. You can survive for a couple of days without food but you must need water to keep yourself hydrated. Having a tea kettle enables you to source water and make it potable by having it boiled. Also have matches and or lighters available as well. - AM/FM radios, flashlights and emergency lights. Especially during a storm or a natural disaster, have these types of radios in hand. Radios can keep you in touch with the world as there may be emergency broadcasts. Having flashlights and emergency lights help illuminate you during the night. This becomes important as perhaps some rescuers may see you because of these lights. - Spare cash. Having at least a thousand dollars in spare cash in a vault helps you be prepared in case you may have to purchase some goods. While credit cards are fine during normal times, cash is king when emergencies do occur. Especially in the case of big storms and typhoons and you need to be mobile enough to get out of the house. Having spare cash may help you with your groceries and gasoline. - GPS and other communication equipment. You may need this equipment especially when moving from one place to another. Cell phones will work if the lines are up and these days, you can get wireless broadband connections using USB plugs so it is possible to use the internet to relay information or contact kin if needed. - Emergency number protocols. You need to have the numbers of emergency networks like the National Disaster Coordinating Council or NDCC , the Red Cross, and your local hospitals. The 911 lines may be swamped so knowing these numbers will help you in finding out more information on where to go or what to do. Stainless steel tea kettles are not only great gift ideas but are practical keeps! It can help you in times of emergency plus you can use it everyday. Spread the word and stock up on trendy kettles such as pink tea kettles now.

 

 

 

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