The Importance Of Being Prepared

The last time that there was a major earthquake in East Toronto may have been 16 years ago, but an earthquake hits the area around every six months. It is always possible that another major earthquake could hit East Toronto at any time.

That is why it is important to be prepared for a possible earthquake. However, only half of households in East Toronto have prepared for an earthquake. There are several reasons that people do not prepare for an earthquake. Many people believe that purchasing the supplies necessary for disaster preparation is too expensive, and that a large earthquake will not hit to make the supplies beneficial.

There are many people who thought the same way and later regretted it back in 2010. They did not prepare and had a hard time recovering from the disaster after it occurred. No one anticipates a disaster happening. However, it will be a lot easier for you to cope with one if you prepare for it.

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How To Prepare For A Disaster

You will need to make a disaster kit. This kit should contain things that you need for hunger, thirst, comfort, and safety. You will need at least nine liters of water per person. This means that if there are four people in your family, then you will need to have at least 36 liters of water.

You will also need non-perishable food items, such as instant oatmeal, canned foods, and granola bars. You will need a camp stove and fuel to prepare your food. A first aid kit, flashlights, batteries, blankets, garbage bags, a list of important numbers, and a small amount of cash should be included in the disaster kit for your comfort and safety.

There are a number of other extras that you may want to put in your emergency kit. For example, if you have a pet, then you will need to put pet food in the kit. Diapers, bottles, formula, and toys are necessary if you have a baby. You may also want to put hand sanitizer and over-the-counter medications, such as Tylenol, in your kit.

Becoming prepared may seem a daunting task, but it will eliminate more stress that will happen after a natural disaster.