You just can’t always count on 911 or medical professionals to be available, especially when there is a large scale disaster caused by natural or man-made events. During the Katrina disaster FEMA stuck people in a stadium without adequate supplies and people were dying of thirst in there and yet not allowed to leave. This is a great reason why it’s important to have your own plan when disaster strikes. For instance, do you know what you can use when Band-Aids from a simple first aid kit just aren’t going to be enough to treat an injury or save a life because they aren’t going to help in the case of more serious injuries, heart attacks or other medical emergencies.
Two things that you might want to keep on hand at all times are super glue and duct tape. There are quite a few other “non medical” types of supplies that will actually work as well or better than traditional first aid supplies in a pinch, but that's a great start and can be used for a variety of things such as setting bones or in place of stitches. In fact, some doctors now use superglue in place of stitches in many cases.
Actually you would be surprised at what other sorts of supplies can be utilized in order to stabilize an injury or help someone stay alive. It is a great idea to take first aid classes if they are available, but to really feel confident that you and your family are prepared to survive during a disaster, you may want to go a little deeper than that. Knowing what supplies to have on hand is just the first step. You will also want to learn exactly how to use those supplies when an emergency strikes.
Some people get a little squeamish at the thought of having to learn this type of survival skill, but it is worth overcoming a little bit of nausea while learning how to properly apply first aid skills. You will be glad you did in the event that someone you love is hurt or injured. You can learn everything you need to prepare for any emergency that may arise and what type of first aid supplies and common substitutes you might need and how to use them in the
Zombie Attack Survival Course.
This course walks you step by step through first aid considerations and many other topics you may need to know to
help your family live through any sort of man-made or natural disaster. Look around your home. Are you ready to go several days without additional food, water or public services. Be prepared for any eventuality. What is it that they say, "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst."
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