Even newcomers to preparing for disaster or prepping, as it’s called, needn’t fear an Ebola pandemic if they get ready ahead of time. Stocking up is key—if you have supplies at home, you won’t need to make a dangerous run to the store. Pandemics usually mean quarantines, which might include self-quarantine for you and your family. If that’s the case, what five items should you stock up to be ready for an Ebola pandemic situation?
The Basics: Water, Food, Sanitation, Entertainment
Taken in order of importance, if you need to stay home for a week or two, what will you need? The basics—water, food, sanitation items and entertainment such as board games, books, puzzles and cards—will allow your family basic comforts during a quarantine. You may …show more content…
Pandemic experts recommend PPE including gloves, face masks, goggles, sturdy paper coveralls with hood, duct tape for covering wrists and neck areas and booties. Search engines are your friend in this. Use them to find exactly what you’ll need and where to buy it ahead of time. Waiting until everyone around you is panicking means you’ve waited too long to prepare. Avoid that situation by prepping for the Ebola pandemic …show more content…
During a pandemic, there’s no running out to the store. You’ll need OTC meds such as pain relievers, cold medicines, decongestants, stomach remedies and anti-diarrheal medications. Get whatever your family normally uses, but lay in a good amount of them. Don’t forget disinfectants, antibiotic ointment, anti-itch cream and iodine for cleaning wounds. You’ll need hand sanitizers, ace bandage, thermometer, an assortment of gauze and bandages, scissors, medical tape, duct tape and cotton balls and swabs. You’ll be able to handle first aid care with these
The Basics: Water, Food, Sanitation, Entertainment
Taken in order of importance, if you need to stay home for a week or two, what will you need? The basics—water, food, sanitation items and entertainment such as board games, books, puzzles and cards—will allow your family basic comforts during a quarantine. You may …show more content…
Pandemic experts recommend PPE including gloves, face masks, goggles, sturdy paper coveralls with hood, duct tape for covering wrists and neck areas and booties. Search engines are your friend in this. Use them to find exactly what you’ll need and where to buy it ahead of time. Waiting until everyone around you is panicking means you’ve waited too long to prepare. Avoid that situation by prepping for the Ebola pandemic …show more content…
During a pandemic, there’s no running out to the store. You’ll need OTC meds such as pain relievers, cold medicines, decongestants, stomach remedies and anti-diarrheal medications. Get whatever your family normally uses, but lay in a good amount of them. Don’t forget disinfectants, antibiotic ointment, anti-itch cream and iodine for cleaning wounds. You’ll need hand sanitizers, ace bandage, thermometer, an assortment of gauze and bandages, scissors, medical tape, duct tape and cotton balls and swabs. You’ll be able to handle first aid care with these