Disaster can strike anywhere. And if you are not prepared, you might not be able to survive. Everybody should have a disaster preparedness kit ready in their homes, offices and cars.

A basic kit can contain a first aid kit with the essential medicines. There should be food and water that won’t stale and spoil easily. You can also have signaling devices, crank flashlights and radios that don’t need batteries to run. And there are disaster preparedness kits that have emergency blankets too. Being prepared is very important during disasters and emergencies to ensure greater chances of survival.