5 Ways to Stay Ready at Home in Case of Emergency
Various situations could arise in your home without warning, putting you and your family’s lives at risk. There are simple and important actions you can take to prepare ahead of time to ensure you can find peace and safety in the worst situations. These five ways to stay ready at home in case of an emergency will provide important information on what to do, what to pack, and how to take action.
Important Documents
Store important documents somewhere safe yet easily accessible. If an emergency such as a fire or earthquake were to occur, you could quickly grab these important documents and run out the door without wasting time. Documents like passports, social security cards, birth certificates, and money are essential items to keep safe in the interest of avoiding future problems.
First Aid Kit
This is one of the most popular and essential items to always have in your home, especially if you live with kids. Accidents can happen at any time, whether your kids are playing outside or inside the house. A first aid kit contains the necessary supplies to treat small cuts or infections. Kits typically also have medicine to treat non-life-threatening situations or supplies to stop a situation from escalating.
Emergency Exits
By law, your home needs to have at least two exits in case of emergency; this can include windows or window wells. If you have a window well, this is perfect for egress, and choosing the right style of egress window cover could make a huge difference in your home’s safety. In case medical responders had to find a way into your house, this is the route they would take.
Bag With Clothes
Depending on the emergency, it is always a good idea to have a gym bag or suitcase ready with clothes, shoes, and a phone charger. If an emergency situation forces you to spend extended time away from your home, you will need a bag that allows you to carry as many necessary items as possible. Each person should have their own bag that they keep in an easily accessible location.
Necessary Medicine
Keep pills and other medicine in a secure, easily accessible bag in case of an emergency in your home. You will not have time to hunt down each individual medicine bottle during an emergency, which is why you should keep all your medicine in the same place. Everyone in your family should know the location of these items. Something as important as medicine should always be a priority.
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