| House or Apartment |
If the situation is one where you can stay in your own home -
great - a major problem is solved. |
| Tent - backpackers / family |
When you have to decide on the kind of tent you like, make sure you
practice putting it together so that when the time comes to use it - you
are a "pro". |
| Lean To |
This can be made out of a blanket and tree branches. It is a good idea
to learn how to lash so that it is easy to assemble a lean to. If you have
packed a shower curtain, you could use this in place of a blanket. |
| Rain Poncho |
This will keep the individual protected from weather |
| Garbage Bags |
There are many uses for garbage bags - making them into ponchos is
just one idea for them |
| Space Blankets or Bags |
These can be purchased in the camping section at stores. They are light
weight and warm. |
| An Umbrella |
This will not keep you warm, but you will stay somewhat dry
from snow and rain AND shaded from the hot sun |
| Sleeping Bags |
Even though they are usually not waterproof, they will protect
you and keep you warm if necessary but it would be a good idea to
have another shelter plan in mind |
| Bed Rolls |
This is made by taking several blankets to make an item used like
a sleeping bag. This is also not waterproof, but warm. |
| Car |
Remember that your car can be a shelter if you cannot be in your
home and it is a temporary situation where a tent would not be necessary. |
| Tornado Shelter |
Don't forget to decide where you and your family should go if there
is a tornado in your area. basement? crawl space? bathtub? where should
you plan to go? (read about
tornados in the emergency section) |
| Earthquake Shelter |
There are many precautions one can take if you live in earthquake
territory. One thing to remember is to close your bedroom drapes every night
to protect you from broken, flying glass. Do NOT arrange a bedroom so that
the bed is near a window if you live in an area that has earthquakes!!
(read about earthquakes in
the emergency section) |
