Do you have survival equipment ready to go for both you and your family? You should Equipment not only in your home, but also at your workplace in the event there is a natural disaster or an emergency. However, if your answer is ‘no’, you should know that you are not alone. According to several research studies, the average American does not have enough items and equipment to survive if they were out of water, food, heat or electrical energy.

Even those who have ample amounts of water and food, they may not have the fundamental pieces of equipment necessary to make it through a catastrophe.

The Minimal Necessities

The most basic needs a person will have during a natural calamity or emergency are fire (heat), shelter, food and water. The following equipment can assist in meeting the needs of these priorities. The order of importance is determined by the situation.