Today we reach the eighth and final component of emergency preparedness: sanitation. While cleanliness may not even be present in your consciousness in the midst of an emergency—when the need arises, you’ll be beyond relieved that you planned ahead.
- Water
- Food
- Heat
- Shelter
- Light
- Communication
- First Aid
- Sanitation
This need may have to do with a cut or scratch that needs to be disinfected or the lack of a toilet facility.
Earthquakes are, to a large degree, unknowable. Take, for instance, the “big one” that’s been forecasted as an imminent disaster for years and years. Sometimes, people survive lesser earthquakes with hardly a scratch, but it seems reasonable to expect at least a nick or two, even if you don’t notice it, during the tempest.
And as I’m sure you know, even the tiniest of scratches can become infected and lead to much worse health complications if it’s not cleaned and taken care of directly.
If you’ve already made a start on getting together an emergency kit for yourself or your household, good for you! It’s a great idea to start at the top of our list of 8 priorities and work your way down. But it’s best that you prioritize each one, and don’t stop partway down the list. Sanitation really is not to be taken lightly.
As far as toilet sanitation goes, you really never know when you might need a toilet kit so why not check out our Complete Toilet Set and be prepared for whatever the weather throws at you! It includes all of the toilet essentials that you’ll need:
- 1 5 Gallon Bucket (black)
- 1 Toilet Seat/Cover
- 1 Blue Gel (12 oz, reusable scoop included)
- 1 Biodegradable Liners (10 pack)
- 1 Biohazard Bag
- 1 Nitrile Gloves (pair)
- 1 Hand Sanitizer (2 oz)
- 1 Toilet Paper Roll
Another item that pairs perfectly with our Toilet Set is our Privacy Bathroom Tent that can be used to house a toilet or to enjoy a rejuvenating shower. Freshening up can give you a boost of confidence during a dark time, when the world seems to be falling apart around you. Give yourself a boost, and prepare to keep your human dignity intact!
When you’re in the midst of a crisis, you may not think as clearly as you would usually, or have as much time to spend making decisions. So any time-savers and decisions you can gather and purchase now are going to help you out in the long run.
If you’d like to learn more about the importance of sanitation during an emergency, read more here.