Archive

Archive for the ‘Emergency Kits’ Category

one person survival kit

March 10th, 2010

Survive the outdoors longer. If you are fond of going off on adventures by yourself, you have to have a one person survival kit with you at all times. This kit is designed to keep you self-sufficient for three days in case of any emergency situation while you wait to be rescued.

A standard survival kit for a single person is usually composed of a quality carry bag that is designed for office, travel, or car use. It should contain basic emergency supplies such as food, emergency water, lighting, first aid, sanitation, radio and shelter survival supplies to prepare for all disasters.

SemiCritic Emergency Kits

wilderness survival gear

February 10th, 2010

One of my favorite shows today is Man vs wild. It is a show that will teach you how to survive in the wild using the bare minimum. Often his wilderness survival gear consists of a knife, flint, a water bottle and just the clothes on his back. Each show he’ll teach the viewers how to survive in different environments. One show he’ll be in the Amazon, the Safari and the South Pole.

It’s amazing what he can do. The first thing he does is find water. When you find water you will usually find people. On most places you just have to walk downstream. The only play where you walk upstream is in the African safari. If you walk downstream, the water will usually evaporate. It’s amazing that he can survive using only the barest wilderness survival gear.

SemiCritic Emergency Kits

emergency flashlight

January 26th, 2010

One thing I learned from my family is to always be prepared. Part of this motto is to always have an emergency flashlight at hand all the time. Back in the nineties it was heavy duty flashlights. Now, it’s LED flashlights. All family members in my family carry at least one.

We have good rechargeable emergency flashlight at home. Smaller flashlights can be found in every room in our house as well as every car. Also, we also have LED flashlight keychain. Even my married siblings have the same set up in their own homes. In fact, if you ask all of us to bring out all our flashlights, I bet you, we’ll have an impressive collection.

SemiCritic Emergency Kits

72 hour emergency kit

December 18th, 2009

Hurricanes are tropical cyclones of great intensity. It involves high speed winds that spiral in toward a low pressure core of warm, calm air which is called the eye. Some hurricanes can have winds that go as fast as 185 miles or 298 kilometers per hour. This natural phenomenon form over water when there is an existing convergence of air near sea level.

A hurricane results into a disaster once it hits land. If your area is usually buffeted by hurricanes, it would be wise to have a 72 hour emergency kit at home. This kit must contain everything you and your family will need to survive for at least three days. Always be prepared for calamities as there may come a time that it would mean the difference between life and death.

SemiCritic Emergency Kits

prevent fire extinguisher theft

December 1st, 2009

Vandalism is on the rise. Most are harmful but some are outright reckless and dangerous. Some vandals steal fire extinguishers. To them it is a good collector’s item. Every building should make policies to prevent fire extinguisher theft.

Fire extinguishers are a must in any establishment. Using it unnecessarily or stealing it outright is dangerous and outright stupid. It is the responsibility of the building administrator to make sure that all extinguishers work when you need it. To prevent and deter vandals from stealing and using it, install an alarm to prevent unauthorized access. To building tenants, prevent fire extinguisher theft by reporting vandals.

SemiCritic Emergency Kits

LED headlamps

October 22nd, 2009

While there are many lighting options that you can bring to the campsite, headlamps will be one of the first things to consider. They have the advantage of being small and lightweight. They are perfect for any kind of nighttime tasks especially those that will require the use of both hands. You can wear a headlamp while checking out your surroundings, while cooking or even for reading. Definitely, they have an advantage over other lighting tools such as flashlights or battery powered lanterns. However, it doesn’t mean that you should only bring a headlamp on your camping trip.

There is no need for a sophisticated headlamp. A basic headlamp should suffice. But more thought should be put in choosing the bulb to put in the headlamp. Headlamps come primarily with either LED bulbs or xenon or halogen bulbs. Each has its benefits and drawbacks. LED headlamps have bulbs are long lasting and use little battery power. LED bulbs are also very bright and light up the general area within a few feet. However, they lack distance and do not shine a straight beam well. They may also diffuse certain colors as many LED bulbs often have a blue tint.

SemiCritic Emergency Kits

disaster kits

July 29th, 2009

Don’t wait for a major disaster to happen. Be on red alert always and protect your family from any harm. Always equip your home with disaster kits. These are needed for home or evacuation. Disaster kits are usually kept in an easy-to-carry backpack or duffel bag near a door where they can easily be reached. The instant rescue packages contain portable, battery-powered radio or television to be updated with the disaster-related goings-on. There’s also flashlight with extra batteries inside to keep the family company the moment lights turn out.

The disaster kits contain more. They are the basics that can shield them from any probable harm. Here are some:
~ gallons of water per person
~ three-day supply of non-perishable food
~ kitchen accessories like manual can opener, mess kits or paper cups, plates and plastic/disposable utensils, utility knife, can or sachet of cooking fuel, etc…
~ a complete change of clothing and footwear for every family member
~ blankets or sleeping bags for the whole family
~ sanitation and hygiene items like toilet paper, soap, towels, hand sanitizers, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.

SemiCritic Emergency Kits

hand crank flashlight

July 17th, 2009

Flashlights and batteries are always associated with emergencies, camping adventures and other encounters with darkness. The problem with batteries is that we never know when they will run out of energy. While we know that bringing extra batteries will solve this problem, it can be quite cumbersome to bring so many just because we don’t want to run out of power. A hand crank flashlight will be the solution to this problem. A wind-up handle on the flashlight can convert human energy into battery power by cranking in either direction.

A hand crank flashlight is practical for emergency use. There is no need to change batteries; all you have to do is charge using the hand cranking handle. It is so easy to use. The bright LED light will last for 45 minutes or more. Keep one in your car, in the kitchen and every room in your house. Make it a part of your emergency kit and you will never worry over running out of power from dead batteries.

SemiCritic Emergency Kits

emergency preparedness kits

April 17th, 2009

You never know when an emergency will happen so you better be prepared. There are emergency preparedness kits that you can buy that have the essentials you will need in case of any emergency. Each family member must have his or her own kit ready to go at any time. You can even have one bag prepared which you can put in the car so you can just drive away.

The emergency preparedness kits usually have a first aid kit, basic food and water that can last up to three days. Some also contain a flashlight or other signaling device. You can also find an emergency blanket in some of them. Keep in mind that it is always better to be prepared than scampering for supplies when an emergency happens.

SemiCritic Emergency Kits

law enforcement flashlights

April 14th, 2009

Don’t be left without a light source during emergency situations. Get the major benefits of law enforcement flashlights over regular flashlights. A rechargeable LED flashlight will provide you with up to two times burn time. It also recharges in about ¼ of the usual charging times of regular flashlights.

A rechargeable law enforcement flashlight has durable batteries that can be recharged hundreds of times. They can also be recharged without waiting for the battery to be fully discharged. You get high performance and dependable functionality along with lower battery replacement expenses.

SemiCritic Emergency Kits