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Creating a Safe Household and Survival Situation
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items More and more, every day, there are constant threats to our safety, even in our own homes, if from nothing but natural and man made disaster situations. Parents and other heads of households, can proactively take preventive measures to help stay prep...
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Be Proactive and Consider these Things in Advance!
Go Bag Items and Survival Kit Contents
Home Fire Alarms, Accessories, and Extinguishers
Fire Ladders for Multiple Stories
More Power to You! Make Sure to Have a Backup Power Source
Shed Light on things When Needed
Be Proactive and Consider these Things in Advance!
I'm a California resident who lives in Los Angeles, not far from where three major wildfires recently destroyed thousands of acres, homes, and personal property, not to mention snuffed out several lives. This was AFTER I had already written 2 Medium ...
Read my Medium story and see how the California wild fires have led to fear and concern about unforeseen disasters.
Does Your Family Have a “Go” Bag Ready in Case of Emergency?
In this Medium story, I share how thanks to California wild fires in late 2024, my sister just sold her home and relocated to another state.
Will California Wildfires Cause Insurance Companies to Leave the State for Good?
Here's a Medium story I shared recently, how wild fires are a main cause of California insurance companies refusing to insure home owners.
Here’s How Home Insurance Rates and New Regulations Are Driving Homeowners Out of California
Go Bag Items and Survival Kit Contents
If you took a moment to read my Medium story mentioned above, you'll know that you can purchase the pink “Survival" bag you see in the photo on Amazon, just like I did. In fact, there are lots of other useful items you can purchase there, to help make sure your emergency Go bag is really ready to go.
Enjoy the relief that comes from knowing your important documents and essential items are safe and protected.
Fireproof Document Bag with Lock, 14x10''
This item is perfect for protecting your important documents, in the event of a fire or water related disaster, and documents aren't the only thing it protects.
Fireproof Document Bag with Lock, ZOOPIP
This protective document box can be portable, but is great for when you don't have to be on the go, while trying to protect your important papers.
ZOOPIP Fireproof Document Box with Lock
Don't leave having to remember these essential medical accessories to chance. This medical traveling case does more than just keep things cool.
AUVON Insulin Cooler Travel Case with Ice Packs
These durable pill pouches are dust proof, spill proof, and moisture resistant, and they're also reusable.
EZY DOSE 100 Count Pill Organizer Pouches
This medicine bag is traveling case size, and idea in survival situations, where space is not an issue. You won't believe how much it can hold.
Medicine Storage Bag with Lockable Zipper
This on-the-go first aid kit is compact, light weight, and waterproof, and perfect in an emergency situation.
First Aid Only 313 Piece Emergency Kit
Take it to another level, with this first aid filled backpack, a 72 hour emergency kit designed for two.
Ready America 72 Hour Emergency Kit, 2-Person
This survival kit designed by army veterans and survivalists, is easily the most compact and robust survival first aid kit on the market. It contains essential first aid supplies, as well as various survival tools required in emergencies.
EVERLIT 250-Piece Survival First Aid Kit
You can't be certain what emergency situations you'll encounter, but you can certainly use a reliable pocket knife at some point.
Smith & Wesson Extreme Ops Folding Knife
This handy little gadget is perfect for everything, from using it as a screwdriver, to opening a soda or can of beer.
14-In-1 Stainless Steel Multitool Pliers
Here's a multi-use emergency item that can be beneficial in a variety of ways.
Pohaku 13-in-1 Pocket Multitool Knife
The ability to create drinkable water in an emergency is invaluable. This is one awesome item I can't wait to get my hands on.
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Travel
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HotHands warmers can be a great addition to your go bag, They provide soothing warmth for up to 18 hours depending on the particular style.
HotHands Hand Warmer Value Pack, 10 Count
This simple, unassuming little safety item may actually save someone's life one day.
Shoreline Marine Safety Whistle
Make sure you're prepared not to freeze to death, with this 10 pak of survival blankets, designed to keep you warm in emergency situations.
Mylar Thermal Emergency Blankets 10 Pack
Running out of juice won't be an issue, with this large supply of emergency use batteries.
Amazon Basics 48-Pack AA Alkaline Batteries
Get a fire going and keep it going, with these adjustable torch lighters that work off butane.
TOPKAY 2 Pack Butane Torch Lighters
An awesome survival kit with contents that anticipates your needs long before you do.
250Pcs Survival Gear First Aid Kit & Tent
This emergency supply of food rations has taken all the guess work out of what you will need to help you survive.
Augason Farms 30-Day Emergency Food Supply
This is an efficient little flat folding emergency stove that can even support a heavy pot.
Coghlan's Stove
Home Fire Alarms, Accessories, and Extinguishers
Make sure your house or apartment is safety equipped with effective fire alarms or systems, and at least one reliable fire extinguisher for emergency use.
Have the California wildfires and the thought of losing your home, possessions, and even loved ones got you worried? Help protect your family with this industrial grade smoke detector, that comes in a 3 pak.
Google Nest Protect - Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detector - Battery Operated - 3 Pack GA03702
Get a smoke alarm that has the capability of inter-connectivity, so when one alarm sounds, they all go off.
Kidde Firex Hardwired Smoke Detector with Ionization Sensor and Adapters 21029886
Make sure your home is safe, by equipping it with a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector and alarm, like this one that is 10 year battery powered.
Kidde 10-Year Battery Powered Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector with Alarm LED Warning Lights and Voice Alerts 30CUD10-V
Choose Duracell for your household's protection, when you're in the market for 9 volt smoke alarm batteries.
Duracell 9V Coppertop Battery, 6 Count
Remember: Your home's smoke detector is only as good as its' batteries. Don't let them run down!
Kidde AA Smoke Detector Replacement Batteries 21026968
This adapter is to used specifically with your Kidde hardwired smoke detector.
Kidde Quick Connect Wiring Adapter for Hardwired Smoke and Combination Detectors 21032239
Make the right choice, with this standard multipurpose fire extinguisher that can be used to fight fires fueled by: wood, paper, trash, plastics, gasoline, and even oil, and also electrical-equipment.
First Alert HOME1 Rechargeable Fire Extinguisher
Here's a 2-pak, standard home fire extinguisher that has a pressure gauge that is easy to read and lets you know for sure that the fire extinguisher is charged & ready for use.
Kidde 1-A:10-B:C Dry Chemical Extinguisher 2PK
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These small portable extinguishers are excellent for traveling or keeping in the car for emergency use, as well as for quick fire related emergencies at home, so it's a good thing they come in a six pack.
Ougist 21oz Portable Fire Extinguisher 6-Pack
Be well prepared when you have 2 ½ gallons of stored water pressure at your disposal, with this emergency safety resource.
Amerex B240 Water Fire Extinguisher, 2.5 Gal
Stand ready to ward off a fire and stop it from spreading, with this aerosol spray designed to extinguish fires quickly.
First Alert EZ Fire Spray, 18 oz Aerosol
For even more peace of mind, make sure you're in possession of these fiberglass fire blankets that suppress fire. They're great for the house, car, office, camping or wherever.
SecuCaptain Fire Blanket 2 Pack 40"x40"
Fire Ladders for Multiple Stories
These fire ladders help provide an extra added sense of security, for those families who have homes with two or more stories, or tenants like me, who reside in multilevel buildings.
The anti-slip feature of this emergency ladder is a big plus, for those who have small children or adults who require extra caution when descending it.
13Ft Fire Escape Ladder with Heavy Hooks
You can easily secure this retractable 2 story fire ladder, that hooks securely to the window sill or frame.
Hausse 13ft Retractable 2 Story Fire Ladder
This is the one I have in my 3-story apartment, and thankfully, we haven't had to use it yet, but my son took it out and thoroughly read all the instructions, making sure it was as easy to put in place as advertised. It is.
Hausse 25ft Retractable 3 Story Fire Ladder
More Power to You! Make Sure to Have a Backup Power Source
Whether you go in for a high powered generator, or some other backup battery source, the following items will make sure you can keep an uninterrupted power supply in the event of an emergency.
This is the brand and model my son has made sure my home is equipped with, and I'm reminded we have it, whenever the power goes off for some reason, because it beeps to provide an alert.
CyberPower CP1500AVRLCD3 1500VA UPS System
This surge protector is the perfect battery backup system by CyberPower, with 6 surge protected outlets and a 5 foot power cord.
CyberPower EC850LCD 850VA UPS & Surge Protector
7 outlets plus a USB charger port are among the attractive features of this back up power source, with a replaceable battery and a 5 foot power cord.
APC 600VA Battery Backup & Surge Protector
If you only have the need for a small, emergency use home generator, this is just the right choice, and in spite of it's compact size, it provides a large power bank with AC outlet for laptops.
Bailibatt 300W Portable Power Station 257Wh
This home backup generator from Westinghouse, is even RV ready and it comes with a 3-Year Limited Warranty.
Westinghouse 6,600/5,300-Watt Gas Powered Portable Generator with Electric Start, 30A 120/240V Outlet WGen5300sc
This dual powered generator allows the user to easily switch between gasoline and propane, by simply turning the selection dial.
WEN DF475T Dual Fuel Portable Generator
Shed Light on things When Needed
Besides an adequate power source, you'll need something convenient and reliable to power up. Here are multiple options for illumination during an emergency situation.
Don't be left in the dark when an emergency situation occurs and affects the power source in your home.
Energizer Weatheready Rechargeable LED Light
How can you lose with a crank powered charger for your flashlight (and even your phone), in the event of an emergency.
Eton Red Cross Clipray Flashlight & Charger
Get all the illumination you need in an emergency, with this durable, heavy duty flashlight by Stanley.
Stanley Rechargeable 2200 Lumens LED Lithium-Ion Hand-Held Portable Handheld Flashlight/Blacklight Spotlight SL10LEDS
Make a confident choice, with this reliable product from a well respected brand. A great feature of this emergency flashlight is the ability to change it to high, low and emergency strobe light mode.
Energizer TAC 300 LED Tactical Metal Flashlight, 300 Lumens ENPMHT1L
This well liked little led lantern is weather proof and capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions.
Defiant 1000 Lumen Dimmable Weatherproof LED Lantern 90837
These are some led battery powered lanterns that can be useful in any survival type situation and it's smart to have them on hand.
Etekcity 4 Pack Camping Lanterns & Flashlights