Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Vital Information On Disaster Supplies And Sleeping Options

By Eric Holm


There may come a time when you face an emergency or natural disaster and find yourself unable to sleep in your home. These tips for emergency shelter and sleeping are designed to help you prepare and amass the supplies needed in case this eventuality should happen to you and your family.

One item that can be very important is solar blankets. Some may be forced to camp or sleep outdoors in some situations. Those who prepare in this regard can be in a much better position during an emergency than those who are not. Many other camping items will be useful, including air mattresses, flashlights, radios, pop up canopies, and other comforting items and necessities.

Not only can solar products keep you warm in a pinch, but if you are stranded in your car on a hot day you can use the solar blanket to deflect the sun and keep your car cooler by putting it in the windows that the sun is directly hitting. In cases of extreme cold, a solar blanket can keep you warm by storing your own body temperature. Just wrap yourself up in the silver blanket and let it's nearly magical properties keep you warm and toasty.

Space if often an issue, and some will simply avoid purchasing important items because they feel that they do not have room for them. It is important to know that much of this equipment can either be deflated, folded up, or stored efficiently. An air mattress, for instance, may be deflated and stored without using too much space. At the very least, everyone should keep at least a couple of blankets and a few flashlights with extra batteries in their car and in the home. Though these things seem to be very trivial, they can actually be very important for surviving natural disasters.

A good point to remember when considering your emergency shelter and sleeping needs is that you cannot anticipate where you will need to seek shelter. It could be that you'll find yourself out in nature and things like solar blankets and flashlights and rain gear will be especially important. Pop up canopies and deluxe privacy tent rooms are also available. If you find yourself seeking shelter in an emergency shelter after a natural disaster, you will want pillows and blankets and an air mattress or pop up cot for maximum comfort in your time of distress. Preparing in advance is always the best plan.




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