Info On Personal Safety During Disasters

By Eric Holm


Natural disasters can strike suddenly and violently. When this happens, things tend to become very chaotic. Many will stand strong, helping their friends, family, and neighbors to the best of their ability. Unfortunately, many will be unable or unwilling to help in many cases. Some may even want to hurt others. At the end of the day, we must take responsibility for the personal safety of ourselves and our families, no matter what the circumstances.

Many will look to take advantage of chaotic situation. This will often come in the form of looting houses and stores. Protecting your life and your property may require the use of a few ideal products that can help a person to stay in control.

First, it is always best to employ common sense as your first line of defense of your personal safety and security in a natural disaster. Stay aware of your situation and surroundings. Stay informed by listening to the news on a battery operated radio or watching it on television if your power is working. Make sure you stay in communication with your family and friends and with emergency service personnel if needed. Products to help you stay informed and in communication are available. You want to think portable supplies and battery operated. If you have no power or need to evacuate, it must be easy to take with you.

Begin exploring legitimate, effective, and completely legal ways of staying safe during a potentially chaotic and dangerous time period. One of the most effective and non-lethal options is known as pepper spray. This can be an important tool for fending off marauders, looters, and essentially anyone who wishes to cause harm to others. This is a chemical compound that should be sprayed in the eyes. It will cause severe irritation and difficulty breathing. Unfortunately, you must be close to the target, which has the potential to be problematic. A great option is the one pound can of pepper spray, which is ideal for non-lethal home defense and even crowd control. Different products will elicit different effects, but most types will be useful for disabling someone for as much as an hour at a time.

Another way of ensuring your personal safety is through the use of a stun gun. Stun guns deliver an electric shock to the perpetrator and cause them to go into involuntary muscle spasms. This gives you time to put distance between yourself and the person intending to do you harm. Stun guns cause acute pain when administered effectively. Stun guns are used by police departments nationwide. Whatever personal security methods you choose, advance planing and preparedness is always best.




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