March 24, 2011
Hand-crank Food: You should keep a three-day supply of food handy-and don forget your pets! The food should be nonperishable, not to mention easy to eat without cooking, given that gas and electrical Tarps mains may be out for a while after a big quake-you wouldn want to be caught with a big supply of instant noodles without the power to cook them . And if you stock up on cans, avoid the inexperienced-camper cliché and remember to pack a can-opener.
Radios: You should keep a battery-powered or hand-crank radio in your emergency kit, as well as a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio, which broadcasts weather conditions and warnings. Besides allowing you to follow the news and helping to occasionally take your mind off the devastation and misery around you, you would want to know of any storms headed your way, especially if you happen to be without immediate Tarps shelter.If you want to get a NOAA radio you may have to drive a bit farther. Check out the Public Alert radio, which comes with public-warning features and is available for $ 29.99 at the Tritch Hardware Company in Eagle Rock. And don forget to stock up on batteries.
Flashlight: You should keep at least one flashlight handy, and perhaps consider stocking several. Camping lanterns also make for a good additional source of light. Consider the Everyready Super Heavy Duty Tarps Flashlight, which comes with a battery, for $ 5.39 at Anawalt Lumber