(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 23, 2013 ) Irvine, California -- "Imagine for a moment being trapped in rubble following a major earthquake or storm. Now, imagine your child in that situation. . ." So starts the introduction to a new product for family security offered by Emergency Plan Guide. Recent natural disasters have spotlighted the need for emergency preparedness -- and not just a one-size-fits-all stash of supplies at home.
Every member of the family needs some protection in the face of a disaster, whether it means enduring an extended power outage, being ![]()
stuck in a gigantic traffic jam or having to evacuate with only a moment's warning.
The Build Your Custom 3-Day Survival Kit is meant to get people started putting together the right Survival Kit for each person -- a Kit to give them peace of mind and sensible protection for the first 72 hours of an emergency. The Kit has two pieces: a sturdy Backpack and an easy-to-read Workbook.
Worksheets and checklists help build a customized Kit for each member of the family. Questions help determine the list of what should be included -- usually, around 15 or so items. Excerpts from the list of questions:
- What emergencies are likely to arise where specific family members live?
- Where are people likely to be when disaster hits? At home? Work? In the car? Away at school?
- How capable and strong is the Kit's owner? A child's Kit will not be the same as a parent's.
- What tools should be included? Avoid items that waste space or worse, become dangerous in the wrong hands.
- Where will the Kit be stored for quick access?
"Pre-made kits can be expensive. Worse, they are filled with unfamiliar items. In our experience, people feel better when they know what they can count on," says Joseph Krueger, co-founder of the site and leader of his local Community Emergency Response Team.
"Luck may play a part in your survival, but a Survival Kit can increase your odds," says co-founder Virginia Nicols. "Taking a couple of hours to build a custom Kit just makes sense."
The Backpack-Workbook combo, with easy shopping list, is now available online.
About Emergency Plan Guide
Joseph Krueger and Virginia Nicols, founders of Emergency Plan Guide, publish weekly tips, reviews and planning ideas for families and particularly for groups. Their recommendations and insights come from real-life experiences drawn from their 20 years in emergency preparedness planning and 10 years as heads of their neighborhood CERT group. EmergencyPlanGuide.org has more details on the Custom Survival Kit and suggestions for incorporating it into a group activity.
Virginia Nicols
949 733-3778
Virginia@EmergencyPlanGuide.org
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Every member of the family needs some protection in the face of a disaster, whether it means enduring an extended power outage, being
The Build Your Custom 3-Day Survival Kit is meant to get people started putting together the right Survival Kit for each person -- a Kit to give them peace of mind and sensible protection for the first 72 hours of an emergency. The Kit has two pieces: a sturdy Backpack and an easy-to-read Workbook.
Worksheets and checklists help build a customized Kit for each member of the family. Questions help determine the list of what should be included -- usually, around 15 or so items. Excerpts from the list of questions:
- What emergencies are likely to arise where specific family members live?
- Where are people likely to be when disaster hits? At home? Work? In the car? Away at school?
- How capable and strong is the Kit's owner? A child's Kit will not be the same as a parent's.
- What tools should be included? Avoid items that waste space or worse, become dangerous in the wrong hands.
- Where will the Kit be stored for quick access?
"Pre-made kits can be expensive. Worse, they are filled with unfamiliar items. In our experience, people feel better when they know what they can count on," says Joseph Krueger, co-founder of the site and leader of his local Community Emergency Response Team.
"Luck may play a part in your survival, but a Survival Kit can increase your odds," says co-founder Virginia Nicols. "Taking a couple of hours to build a custom Kit just makes sense."
The Backpack-Workbook combo, with easy shopping list, is now available online.
About Emergency Plan Guide
Joseph Krueger and Virginia Nicols, founders of Emergency Plan Guide, publish weekly tips, reviews and planning ideas for families and particularly for groups. Their recommendations and insights come from real-life experiences drawn from their 20 years in emergency preparedness planning and 10 years as heads of their neighborhood CERT group. EmergencyPlanGuide.org has more details on the Custom Survival Kit and suggestions for incorporating it into a group activity.
Virginia Nicols
949 733-3778
Virginia@EmergencyPlanGuide.org
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