Flood Survival

Mastering Flood Preparedness: Essential Emergency Supplies for Flood Survival

The most common and costliest natural disasters are floods. Storm surges in the ocean are responsible for flooding. A prolonged period of heavy rain that soaks the ground for several hours or days can result in flash flooding in streams or low-lying areas.

Distinct types of flood notifications:

• Flood/Flash Flood Watch- Flood or flash flooding is possible in your area.
• Flood/Flash Flood Warning- Flooding or Flash flooding is already occurring or will occur soon in your area.

The plan should include a type of survival gear and supplies to deal with the emergency. Any family plan should have enough survival supplies and survival tools and knowledge of usage for the duration of the emergency. FEMA recommends anywhere from 3 to 5 days.

• It is important that your drinking water is not contaminated by flooding. Flooding can cause tap water to be easily polluted with sewage and toxic industrial chemicals.
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says every person needs at least one gallon of stored water each day, enough to last for three days at least.
• Large water containers, purification tablets and water filters portable are all useful tools to keep clean drinking water clean.
• There needs to be the right amount of food per person per day.
• Freeze Dried and Non-perishables are the best for this type of situation. Especially those that will last a long time without refrigeration such as Canned foods, dried fruits, nuts, and granola bars. Pack a can opener and disposable utensils.
• Three days (one per person) is a good guideline but, if you can store it, two weeks is a better recommendation.
• It is essential to have a first aid kit.
• It should include basic medical supplies such as bandages, antiseptic wipes, elastic adhesive tape, tweezers, safety pins, sterile gloves, and a digital thermometer.
• A supply of prescription medicine is essential, as well as over-the-counter drugs and copies of prescriptions.
• Keep a comprehensive first aid manual on hand so you have knowledge of how to treat more serious medical problems.
• Crafting a 3-day emergency supply kit for flood survival, essential for physical and emotional wellbeing. Creating your family’s flood survival kit, with essential supplies to ensure comfort and emotional wellbeing.
• Other essential emergency flood supplies such as flashlights with extra batteries,
• a multitool,
• a battery-powered or crank-operated radio,
• emergency blankets, and multiple changes of clothing.
•  Insurance policies, ID,
• a list of emergency contacts, and other medically relevant information should all be stored in a waterproof duffle bag of some kind.
• If you have children, consider things to keep them occupied.
• Coloring books for younger children might be an innovative idea.
• Flood readiness, in other words, is not only about survival but about the potentially continued comfort and emotional wellbeing of your family once the catastrophe has hit.

What supplies do you need?

Source of HEAT

• fire starter kit for heating or cooking.
• Waterproof windproof matches
• Butane tanks
• portable stoves for heat or cooking

Source of ELECTRICITY

• Gas, Butane or Electric Generator with at least double the battery capacity.
• Powerful enough to manage all critical devices.
• Solar Panel with adjustable kickstand for optimal solar power and waterproof protection.

Flashlights and Batteries

• Powerful rechargeable LED flashlight. Bright 990,000 high lumens and the maximum irradiation distance can reach 4921 feet.
• LED battery headlamp
• Extra batteries for all Hurricane gear and equipment

NOAA Weather Radio

• A weather radio updated with weather and emergency evacuation information. It automatically checks for emergency alerts and weather alerts when you turn it on or when it is in standby mode. Weather alerts from NOAA provide advance warning of impending severe weather, so you can prepare or evacuate.
• Hand crank or battery operated.

Bottled water or a water filtration system.

1. Water, enough for 3 to 5 days.
2. One gallon per person per day. You need more fluids in warmer weather.
3. Water purification system
4. Water purification tablets

14 Days medication

• Minimum Twoweek supply of medication that are needed for family.
• Medical Kit with enough supplies for the duration of any emergencies
• Bandages, antiseptic, scissors, sewing kit, gauze pads.

Freeze Dried Foods

• Proteinrich foods. Amino acids are the “building blocks of life” that are present in protein, which means they help perform essential functions throughout the body, including building and repairing muscle tissue, acting as enzymes, hormones, buffers, transporters, and regulators. Protein also helps keep you feeling full and satisfied when it is included in snacks and meals. You can ensure you eat enough amino acids and total protein by eating a variety of plant and animalbased foods.
• Enough to provide five ½ ounces per day per person:
• One can (5 ounces) meat, fish, chicken, or turkey.

Freezedried fruits and vegetables

• Long shelf life and low moisture content. Freeze dried fruits and vegetables can be reconstituted quickly and generally keep their texture, color, shape, and taste.
• Enough to provide about two ½ cups per day per person
• One can fourteen ½ ounces or 1 1/3 cups

Peanut butter

• which provides energy, protein, and healthy fats. Eat it right out of the jar or spread it on healthy crackers.
• Ready to eat cereal, crackers, pretzels, instant oatmeal, or other nonperishable food.
• One cup of cereal per day per person. Enough to provide one ounce per day per person

Nuts, Seeds

• Enough to provide three cups a day per person
• Easy to store, will keep fresh for a long period of time.

Granola bars

• Which supply muchneeded carbohydrates. Just make sure they do not contain much sugar.
• Enough to provide for each person per day

Whole grains

• Pasta is high in carbohydrates and can be used in a variety of ways with different foods.
• Whole grain rice is another reliable source of carbs.

• Enough to provide for six ounces a day per person

Beans, Dried beans

• Will stay good for a long time. Lots of protein, especially for a nonmeat source.

1. Enough to provide two ½ cups per day per person

Powdered milk

• A reliable source of Vitamin D and calcium. It will supply some of your dairy needs. Powdered milk can also be used for baking.
• Enough to provide for each person per day

Canned foods

• are heavy and require a lot of storage space. Some contain elevated levels of sodium. But they offer a wide variety of foods, most of which are nutritious. They come in handy when you are hunkering down.
• Enough to provide for each person per day

Utensils

• Fork, Spoon, Knife, nonelectric bottle opener
• Multifunctional tool, knife, shovel, ax
• Cooking gear, cups, and plates
• Whistle with lanyard.
• Cell phone charger
• Fifty feet of nylon rope
• Roll of Duct tape
• Pen and small note pad

Money

• Enough for duration of emergency
• Keep enough money on hand for emergencies, either in your home or with a trusted family member or friend.
• Remember cash can be stolen, lost, or destroyed, keep it in a safe place.

Personal items, Clothing Raingear, Shoes

• Light and compact clothing
• Blankets
• Rain poncho, tent/shelter
• Sweatshirts and pants
• Waterproof or fabrics that dry quickly.
• Waterproof shoes and boots
• Hats and gloves
• Extra socks and underwear
• Personal Sanitary items, toilet paper, wipes, soap, toothbrushes

Important Documents, Insurance, credit cards, medical

• SS documents, Insurance Cards, Credit Cards, Medical records
• Passports, Driver’s License, Personal Identification

Special needs for children, infants, pets

• Anything you might such as food, clothing, water, and medicine
• Stress relivers reading materials, games, puzzles, drawing pads.