Be Highly Aware of Dangers & Risks for Your Family and Pets During Emergencies
Emergencies move fast—and when they do, the safety of your family, pets, and possessions depends on how aware and prepared you are. Whether you're riding out a storm at home, evacuating by car, seeking government shelter, or dealing with damaged utilities, awareness is one of your greatest survival tools.
KokosEmergencyProducts.com provides the equipment, but situational awareness provides the safety.
Below is what you must stay alert for in every common emergency situation.
1. Awareness for House Shelter (Staying in Place)
Sheltering at home may feel safer, but homes become dangerous very quickly during hurricanes, tornadoes, blackouts, and winter storms.
🔸 Key Dangers
Falling trees or flying debris hitting your home
Roof damage, glass breakage, or structural collapse
Lack of electricity, which affects food, water, lighting, security
Blocked exits from fallen objects
Carbon monoxide poisoning from improper generator use
Frozen or contaminated water lines
🔸 What You Must Stay Aware Of
Have flashlights, lanterns, and emergency radios ready.
Keep heavy objects away from windows.
Know your home’s safest interior room.
Keep pets inside early—storms cause unpredictable fear responses.
Monitor weather alerts constantly.
2. Awareness for Family Safety
Your family’s risks increase when communication fails or panic sets in.
🔸 Key Dangers
Separation during evacuation
Running out of water or lifesaving medications
Children wandering into danger
Panic-driven decisions
Medical emergencies with no immediate help
🔸 What You Must Stay Aware Of
Pre-establish a family meeting point.
Assign a communication method (radio, phone, tracker).
Keep prescriptions and medical kits accessible.
Teach every family member when to shelter vs. when to evacuate.
3. Awareness for Pets
Pets are vulnerable—even more than people—and emergencies heighten risks.
🔸 Key Dangers
Pets running away from fear
Toxic floodwater exposure
Heat or cold exposure
Not being allowed into a shelter
Lack of pet food, water, leashes, or carriers
🔸 What You Must Stay Aware Of
Keep carriers, leashes, and ID tags ready.
Bring extra pet food and collapsible bowls.
Use a GPS pet tracker if possible.
Confirm which shelters accept animals.
Never leave a pet behind—they cannot survive on their own.
4. Awareness for Your Car
Your vehicle is your lifeline—until it's not.
🔸 Key Dangers
Flooded roads
Running out of fuel
Overheating from gridlock
Dead batteries
Road closures or detours
Getting stranded with no supplies
🔸 What You Must Stay Aware Of
Maintain at least half a tank at all times.
Carry emergency items: water, first aid, tools, power bank, blankets.
Avoid driving through water-covered roads.
Keep maps in case GPS or cell networks fail.
5. Awareness During Evacuation
Evacuating is stressful and conditions can be chaotic.
🔸 Key Dangers
Heavy traffic
Supply shortages
Gas stations without electricity or fuel
Aggressive or panicked drivers
Wrong-turns due to poor visibility or blocked routes
🔸 What You Must Stay Aware Of
Have multiple escape routes pre-planned.
Carry cash—card readers need electricity.
Bring enough fuel, food, water, and emergency gear for days.
Be ready to sleep in your car if shelters are full.
6. Awareness at Government Shelters
Shelters provide safety but come with challenges.
🔸 Key Dangers
Crowded conditions
Limited resources
Rules restricting pets
Security concerns
Limited privacy
🔸 What You Must Stay Aware Of
Keep personal valuables on you at all times.
Bring bedding, food, phones, chargers, and hygiene kits.
Know your shelter’s check-in rules before you arrive.
Pets may require separate or specialized shelters.
7. Awareness Regarding Food
Food safety collapses quickly during emergencies.
🔸 Key Dangers
Spoiled refrigerated food
Improper cooking methods
Food contamination from floodwaters
Not having enough calories for stress and exertion
🔸 What You Must Stay Aware Of
Eat perishables first.
Have non-refrigerated foods stocked.
Use propane or charcoal grills outdoors only.
Bring manual can openers, cookware, and purification tablets.
8. Awareness Regarding Water
Water becomes undrinkable or unavailable more often than people expect.
🔸 Key Dangers
Contamination from sewage or chemicals
Broken municipal water lines
Boil water notices
Dehydration during heat events
Limited water access while evacuating
🔸 What You Must Stay Aware Of
Store 1 gallon per person per day.
Use water purifiers, filters, or purification tablets.
Do not drink from unknown sources without filtering.
Understand your local emergency water distribution locations.
9. Awareness for Security & Possessions
Emergencies increase opportunities for theft and vandalism.
🔸 Key Dangers
Leaving your home vacant during evacuation
Looting in high-risk areas
Losing personal documents or cash
Poor lighting due to blackouts
🔸 What You Must Stay Aware Of
Secure cash and important documents in waterproof bags.
Install battery-powered motion sensors or cameras.
Plan to take valuables with you if possible.
Use window protection and lock everything before leaving.
Stay Alert. Stay Ready. Stay Protected.
Emergencies don’t forgive hesitation. Awareness saves lives—equipment protects them.
KokosEmergencyProducts.com provides:
✔ Water purifiers
✔ Emergency radios
✔ Food storage
✔ Generators
✔ Car and travel emergency kits
✔ Pet supplies
✔ Shelter and lighting gear
✔ Tools for stay-in-place or evacuation
Stay equipped. Stay observant. Keep your family and pets safe—no matter the emergency.
