National Preparedness Month culminates on September 30th with National Preparedness Day, the national day of action.

Given that September is National Preparedness Month it makes a lot of sense that the final day of the month has been deemed “National Preparedness Day.”

The overarching point of National Preparedness Day is the fact that preparation needs to be paired with action.

As National Preparedness Month concludes it’s a good time to take stock of what you’ve done to better prepare yourself and your loved ones for emergencies that might happen down the road.

Below, Geneverse goes over some actionable items you can accomplish from now until the end of the month.

Bug-Out Bags

Bug-out bags are useful in times of emergency. Ready.gov provides a list that includes the following:

• Drinkable Water
• Hand-Crank Radio
• First Aid Kit 
• Flashlight/Headlamp
• Tarps (For Shelter)
• Towelettes (Moist)
• Non-Perishable Food (1-7 Days)
• Pocket Knife/Multi-tool
• Water Filtration Straw
• Cash (Small Bills – 5s & 10s)
• Waterproof Matches/Firestarter
• Mess Kit

You can arrange your go bag/bug-out bags according to your location and personal needs. Many folks include essential medicines for various ailments. 

Pro Tip: In lieu of using a standard backpack to pack your items in, invest in a waterproof bag. Many manufacturers make sturdy and reliable waterproof bags for goods in various sizes. Keep your bug-out bag small enough to carry on your back if necessary. Please note that waterproof is preferable to water-resistant – please note that they are not the same thing.

Making a Disaster Plan

Making a plan for any possible disaster or emergency that could occur in your area or your household will help you stay ready and respond to just about any situation accordingly. 

First, make sure that you’re able to receive emergency alerts and warnings. A hand-crank radio is a great option for this because you will not need batteries or electricity to run this device. You can pick up local emergency broadcasts to stay in the know.

Have a place of shelter where you and your household can seek refuge. Depending on the situation, it could be a safe area of the house – common places utilized for safe shelter include cellars, storm shelters, safe rooms, or even basements. 

Be ready in case you have to evacuate. Make an evacuation route leading out of the home for safe passage. Have an idea of where you would go if you have to leave your home/area due to it no longer being safe to remain there. A nearby friend or relative in a rural area may be the ideal situation. 

Finally, have a clear line of communication with your family. Know everyone’s cell phone numbers. Equip everyone with the devices and technology to communicate during a crisis. Keep everyone’s phones on and fully charged. If you’ve taken all of these measures you can consider your disaster plan viable. 

Back-Up Power

Back-up power is more than just a luxury in times of crisis – for many folks it remains an essential. Geneverse portable solar generators can power 99% of your appliances, electronics, and crucial medical devices.

When your solar generator needs more power, you can charge via automobile or via solar panel. Our fastest models can get a full charge in 4-8 hours or via a wall outlet in less than2 hours. 

We know that making preparations for emergencies and unforeseen circumstances can get costly. If you’re starting from scratch we recommend acquiring survival items little by little. Look for sales and buy gently used or certified renewed wherever possible.

Right now Geneverse is celebrating 5 years of providing reliable and renewable energy to our customers. Take advantage of our Anniversary Sale to get $175 off all batteries and solar generators. Take action during this National Preparedness Month and get your Geneverse today!

About Geneverse: Geneverse is the most reliable and cost-efficient source for solar energy. Our PowerPillar ESS integrates solar power, battery storage, not to mention grid and generator power sources that help our customers get the most out of their energy storage investment – all at the most competitive pricing on the market. We craft complete home energy systems that power energy independence rain or shine in addition to portable solar products that provide decentralized power during emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about Geneverse and how we can bring protection and security to your family/household by visiting our website today.