Fires, hurricanes, flat tires and robberies are unfortunately only a few unexpected situations you might find yourself in. Everyone should follow the Boy Scout’s infamous motto, “be prepared”.
Target has a wide array of emergency preparedness items that everyone should own. From a fireproof safe box for invaluable items to a survival kit and solar generator, you’ll have all of the necessary tools to avoid panic in an unwanted scenario.
Here are our top items to keep in your home and car for the safety of yourself and those around you.
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Every adventure starts with being responsibly prepared. This 32-piece survival kit can fit in your pocket and includes: gauze pad, adhesive bandages, flint fire striker, safety pins, compass, sting relief wipe and more.
Keeping a fire blanket in your home can offer peace of mind during unexpected moments. This is blanket made of 100% fiberglass flame-resistant material can extinguish fires when used correctly. It’s best to keep it near the grill, stove, fireplace or in an easily accessible place in the kitchen.
On road trips or while camping, you can find yourself in a remote area without a gas station in sight. Odds are you probably won’t have cell phone service either to call for help. Traveling with a roadside emergency car kit should be a need, not a want. Items include repair supplies including jumper cables to combat any bumps in the road.
If you lose electricity, this solar-powered generator will become your new best friend. Weighing just over two pounds, can fully charge two mobile devices, one laptop and one tablet. The best part? It uses environmentally friendly solar charging.
Keeping a food supply kit in your home is a good idea. This two week kit includes packs to make items such as: maple brown sugar oatmeal, cheesy broccoli rice, creamy potato soup, banana chips and more. Preparation is simple – just add water. Although it says it’s enough for one person for two weeks, there are 140 servings that can be shared.
In case you lose electricity and cell phone service, keeping a pair of two-way radios can keep the line of communication open in a tough situation. With 22 channels and 121 privacy codes, the radios feature NOAA weather channels and alerts, FM radio and a 35-mile radius. There are also built-in flashlights to help in a blackout.
Arguably the most necessary item on the list is a classic first aid kit. This 140-piece assortment includes items to treat minor cuts, scrapes, burns and can help treat an injury before getting to a doctor. Keep it handy because you never know when you’ll need it.
Don’t depend on your phone flashlight in dire situations. This rechargeable LED flashlight can literally light up any room with its 360-degree glow of up to 1200 lumens. The lantern will keep you lit for up to 7 hours while also charging your device with a built-in USB port. Choose between different light settings from high, low and for a good night’s sleep–night light.
Not only is this signal light the brightest flashlight you’ll own, but it also offers four modes with a red emergency feature. For strenuous times, there is also a built-in whistle in the body of the light to call for help. This is a product that could be stored in your car for camping trips or other outdoor situations.
This canine medical kit includes detailed instructions with supplies including: splinter/tick remover, cohesive elastic bandage and an instruction booklet that contains expert advice from a veterinarian and animal behaviorist.