Things We Often Ignore: Emergency Tool Kit

You are driving in the middle of nowhere when suddenly, your car breaks down for some unknown reason. The next gasoline station is miles away and there are no houses or establishments around. To make matters worse, there are no lamp posts. It's pitch black and you don't have a flashlight. Not only that, you can't contact anyone because there is no signal. Good thing you are such a boy scout you brought canned goods. You take them out of your bag only to find out that there is no way you can open them. Now, you start to worry. You are in the middle of nowhere with no one around.

When disaster strikes, it's not enough to have food, water and a first aid kit. How will they rescue you if they don't know where you are? How will you protect yourself without a flashlight? In some extreme cases, having a few tools with you can draw the line between survival and extinction. A single Swiss army knife can help you in so many ways. An emergency radio can be of more purpose than playing music. A whistle can actually save your life.

Aside from a first aid kit, water and food, you need to prepare an emergency tool kit. You will need it for yourself and your family during an emergency, especially if it is a natural disaster. You don't know when tragedy will strike and you should always be prepared. The first thing that you have to include is a flashlight. Some disasters can cause damage to electrical wires and posts, which can result in a power outage that can last for days. With a flashlight, you can make it through the dark.

Another important thing that should be in your kit is a battery-powered radio. This will not just allow you to be updated with what's happening around you, but also let your exact location be known. A radio is an excellent tracking device and it has saved countless lives.

You should also consider a whistle. Remember the scene from "Titanic" wherein Kate needs to be rescued and she blows the whistle so that the rescuers can find her? That's how a simple whistle can be of great use to you during an emergency.

Emergency tool kits are not just essential in case of a natural calamity. You will also need a tool kit in most emergency road situations. Find a heavy-duty backpack and fill it with useful items including a tow rope, a high-intensity light stick, some jumping cables, a fire extinguisher, a sleeping bag, a water proof poncho, an auto spotlight, duct tape, a utility knife and a reflecting triangle.