Hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, wild fires -- these are all disasters that recur frequently, depending on where you live, of course. You need to prepare for these. Here's ten things you need in a disaster:
- Plenty of fresh water
- Matches
- A pot
- A portable stove
- Packets of oatmeal or other "instant" food
- Cell phone
- Cash and credit card
- Sleeping bag
- Extra clothes
- Tent
These are the most basic things you'll need to survive. Of course, if you're a hunter, you'll know what to do. If you're a survivalist, you'll need matches and a knife. For the rest of us, you'll need all this, and probably more. It would be nice to have a car, fully-loaded with gasoline and fully-serviced.
But those are "nice to haves." I forgot the most important thing you'll need in a disaster: Unfettered optimism. No matter what else, you need a great attitude. Things generally get better after a disaster. First objective is to stay alive for 3 days.
