In a crisis, it is important that community assistance is directed to those who need it most. Therefore, it is a good idea to plan to be able to manage on your own for a week or longer if possible. It is important to start from your own circumstances and needs and those of your loved ones. It can take a long time before society functions normally again. Having a home preparedness plan means that you are prepared to manage without community assistance for a certain period of time.
To have complete home preparedness, you need to consider the following areas:
- Food and cooking
- Drinking water
- HEAT
- Communication
- Medicines and first aid kit
- Toileting and hygiene
- Lighting (such as flashlights and candles)
- Payments and cash, as well as transportation (keep the car full of fuel and use alternative means of transportation such as a bicycle if possible.
Update your home preparedness regularly
It is important to update your home preparedness regularly and make sure everything is in order in case a crisis arises.
Crises can occur anytime, anywhere, and without warning. It could be a natural disaster, a pandemic, a terrorist attack, or another type of crisis. No matter what type of crisis it is, it is important to be prepared in order to be able to deal with it effectively. In this blog post, we will give you some useful tips to prepare for a crisis and create a crisis preparedness plan.
Create a crisis plan
A crisis plan is a written plan that describes how you will act when a crisis occurs. It is important to create a crisis plan in advance and make sure everyone in your family or immediate area knows it and what to do. Your crisis plan should include emergency contact information, an evacuation plan, a meeting place, and a list of important documents and items you need to take with you if you have to evacuate.
Ensure access to food and water: In the event of a crisis, food and water may become scarce or unavailable. Therefore, it is important to have enough food and water to last for several days. A good guideline according to MSB is to have access to at least a three-day supply of food and water. At Nordic Preparation, we prefer at least 30 days.
Create a first aid kit
A first aid kit is an important part of your emergency plan. It should contain basic supplies such as bandages, alcohol-based hand sanitizer, pain relievers, a thermometer, and other medical supplies. Make sure the first aid kit is easily accessible and everyone in your family or workplace knows where it is.
Ensure your financial stability: A crisis can also affect your financial stability. Therefore, it is important to have enough savings to cover your bills and other expenses for a longer period of time. If possible, make sure you have access to cash and a credit card with enough credit.
Summary
Being prepared for a crisis is important to being able to deal with it effectively. By creating a crisis plan, ensuring access to food and water, creating a first aid kit, and ensuring your financial stability, you can be ready to face a crisis of various kinds.