How to Create a Safe Room in Preparation for Disaster
Lets face it. We all might be caught off guard with a disaster some time or another, but what's even worse, is when your caught off guard and you have no place to run. This will work if you have a sturdy, middle to small room upstairs and maybe downstairs. That way it will work for almost everything
Steps
- Select a room.A room on the top floor will help in gas attack, while a one on the lower floor can help in strong winds,etc.
- Figure out how long you think you are going to live here. As a general guideline:
- Tornado- You could be stuck up to a week
- Hurricane- Prepare for up to two weeks.
- Earthquake- three weeks.
- Raid- depends on who is raiding with what(armed robber,people with a tank).
- Get the things you need.(See things you need section).
- Block the windows with sand still in its original packaging,with another plastic bag around them. This will help in a nuclear attack and/or flooding
- Store lots of water,preferably in five liter form
- Put some canned/dried food in a cabinet.
- Put together a first-aid kit and a go-bag.
- If you have pets, don't forget a couple of bottles of water for them, pet food, toys, bowls, etc.
Tips
- Keep a fire extinguisher in and just outside the room. they can suppress small fires
- Keep SOME of your supplies in a box or new dustbin.They can be useful in a evacuation
- NOAA radios are very helpful in weather events.
Warnings
- This room does not guarantee survival.
- Always evacuate if it is mandatory.
Things You'll Need
room items
- room
- blankets
- bed
- radio
- canned/dried food (for how long you want to survive)
- five-liter bottles of water
- tools:
- wrench
- hammer
- screwdrivers
- screws and nails
- safety equipment
- personal hygiene products
- First-Aid kit
- Pet food,toys,blanket and extra water (if applicable)
go bag
- rucksack
- pens and notepad
- water
- food
- mini first aid kit
- hygiene items
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