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Survival Basics: Emergency Kits

September 21st, 2022

In a natural disaster or other emergency, the key to survival is being prepared. Be ready with an emergency kit for your family. Emergency kits contain the basic needs for life: food, water, warmth, first-aid supplies, medications, medical equipment, flashlights and protection from the elements. Learn how to pack your kit with this complete guide.

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Primary Author:
Glenda Hyde
Oregon State University, OR
Author:
Lynette Black
Oregon State University, OR

Hazard:

Fire, Flood, Heatwave, Huricane, Hurricane, Power Outage, Thunderstorms, Tornado, Wind, Winter Weather

Focus:

Access Control & Identity Verification, Community Resilience, Economic Recovery, Environmental, Environmental Response/Health And Safety, Health and Social Services, Housing, Mass Search And Rescue Operations, Physical Protection Measures, Planning, Public Information and Warning, Risk And Disaster Resilience Assessment

Phase:

Prevention, Protection, Recovery, Response

Institution:

Oregon State University

Program Area:

EDEN, Extension 4H, Extension ANR, Extension CED, Extension FCS

Content Type:

Fact Sheet, Resoource or Data Collection, Workbook
Survival Basics (Website)
Survival Basics: Emergency Kits (PDF)