Recent news of the Oklahoma tornado has left many grief-stricken and homeless; the town of Oklahoma in shambles. While tornadoes, tsunamis, floods and earthquakes are sadly common in all parts of the world, no one really expects a natural disaster to hit them so close to home. Learning how to be prepared, no matter where you live, is a great way to ensure that if and when a natural disaster does hit, you are ready to overcome all obstacles.
While preventing natural disasters are inevitable, we can reduce damage, save lives and help to rebuild homes faster if we are more prepared for times of extreme calamity. From emergency survival kits, storm-locating maps, compact food survival sources to handy convertible car roof boats, instant, convenient and simple disaster essentials are a must for everyone to have.
56 Precautionary Disaster Essentials
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Floating Disaster Shelters
The Archelon Emergency Capsule Provides Refuge During Floods
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Emergency Disaster Pods
Life Armor Can Help You Survive Another Hurricane Sandy
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Storm-Locating Maps
The Hurricane Sandy Crisis Map Helps to Prepare for This Natural Disaster
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Life-Saving Tool Charts
The WD-40 Survival Guide Infographic Shows Tips for Disasters
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$4,000 Survival Capsules
Cosmo Power “Noah” Designed to Protect from Natural Disasters
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Resourceful Corrugated Cabins
Shelter/Pavilion is an Efficient Emergency Abode of Material Scraps
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Compact Accessible Cooktops
The Prometheus Stove Promotes Ease of Use and Culinary Independence
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Storm-Proof Shirts
The Outlier Supermarine Rain Shirt Saves You from the Elements
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Exotic Printed Ensembles
The Donna Karan Spring 2012 Collection Conveys Tribal Inspiration
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Buoyant Energy Generators
The FloES System Can Supply Electricity to Flooded Communities
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Collapsing Natural Disaster Entrances
The 'Quick-Shelter Door' Can Fold Into a Durable Tent
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Solar Disaster Shelters
The V Plus Emergency Relief Tent Provides Victims with Comfort and Power
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Convertible Car Roof Boats
The 'BoatPack' Turns a Car's Roof Box Into a Convenient Mobile Boat
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Durable Disaster Capsules
The Tsunami Survival Pod Can Provide Life-Saving Protection
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Tankless Toilets
The Panasonic Arauno V Will Revolutionize the Home
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Hovering Indestructible Homes
The Stamp House by Charles Wright Architects Withstands Cyclones
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Accessible Origami Lifeboats
The FoldingBoat Concept Safely Equips Home Owners in Flood Zones
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Solar Cube Refuges
This Temporary Housing Unit Becomes a Home to Victims of Damaged Property
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Tsunami-Ready Rafts
The FloodHopper Should Become a Standard Household Item in Innondated Areas
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Cylindrical Pop-Up Homes
‘The Tube' Provides Compact Living Quarters in the Great Outd
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Multifunctional Relief Radiators
Stove by Kazuaki Hibino Improves Survivors' Health and Happiness
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Savvy Inflatable Solar Lamps
The LuminAID Light Is Affordable, Waterproof and Last 3 Years
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Sun-Powered Stoves
Solar Cooker by Cheng-Tsung Feng is a Handy Disaster Relief Aid
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All-Terrain Ambulances
The 'RT112' by Tomasz Siemek is the Ultimate Rescue Vehicle
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Portable Paramedic Scanners
The Xavier X-Ray is Compact Enough to be Carried to Catastrophe Sites
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Pop-Up Paper Refuges
The Origami Shelter Provides Easy Emergency Protection for the Elements
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Rubble-Deflecting Emergency Escapes
The Idan Raizberg Ruins Catheter Allows Passage Through Debris
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Fold-Out Survival Sets
The Rely Refugee Kit by Chen Yu Jung is Perfect for Natural Disasters
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Emergency Refuge Igloos
The Recurs(h)ive Project Would Provide Shelter to Those With Totaled Homes
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Life-Saving Toolsets
The Muji Kits are Compact, Versatile and May Come in Handy One Day
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Storm-Proof Lifeguard Stations
‘Garrison Architects’ Rebuilds NYC Beaches After Hurric
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Earthquake-Warning Flashlights
The Gurapika Warning Device Sounds Off as a Precautionary Method
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Musical Cyclones
The Guitar Tribute Tornado is Surprisingly Playable
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Portable High-Rise Evacuation Kits
The Tinkerball Life Rescue Device Makes Escaping Danger Easy
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Disaster-Proof Bamboo Housing
This Design Against the Elements Submission is Built for the Worst
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Hands-Free Emergency Transports
The MediEase Stretcher Makes It Easier for Rescuers to Maneuver
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Disaster-Diverting Ceiling Lights
SAVE:US Doubles as a GPS-Equipped Rescue Light
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Emergency Cubed Homes
The ePod Shelter Gives Natural Disaster Victims a Temporary Dwelling
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Disaster Domicile Drops
Parachute Shelter Delivers Tents from the Air to Victims on Broken Ground
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Stranded Survival Snacks
The Datres 3600 Food Bars Pack Calories for the Wilderness
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Compact Survival Food Sources
Rice in a Can by CTC is Made for Emergency Situations
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Earthquake-Proof Beds
The Wood Luck Bed Doubles as a Tremor Shelter
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Musical Emergency Shelters
The Accordion Tent is Designed to House Disaster Victims
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Dual-Threat Disaster Devices
Universal Rescue Equipment is Both a Life Raft and Safety Shelter
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Business Storm Safety Infographics
This Chart Measures Businesses' Natural Disaster Preparedness
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Robot Unison Boats
University of Pennsylvania Students Tested Out Robotic Boat Protoypes
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Decreasing Disaster Fund Graphs
The 'Fading Aid' Haiti Donations Infograph Lays it Out
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Compact Bucket Survival Kits
Stay Prepared in Natural Disasters with the Deluxe Honey Bucket Kit
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Lifesaving Knapsacks
The Otter Personal Disaster Backpack Doubles as a Flotation Device
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Cyclone-Proof Cars
The Tornado Attack Vehicle is Totally Intense
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Survivalist Supplements
Survival Tabs Are Food Rations for Post-Armageddon Pill-Poppers
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Emergency Education Sites
Google Crisis Preparedness Website Teaches How to Use Tech During Crises
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Compact Tunnel Trucks
The Boltec .04 Maneuvers Well in Mines to Enhance Workers' Safety
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Disaster Relief Hotspots
The Comcast Wi-Fi Response Fosters an Unlocked American Network
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Lifesaver Ceiling Lights
SAVE:US is a Lighting Fixture That Can Transform Into a Flashlight
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Floating Disaster Shelters
The Archelon Emergency Capsule Provides Refuge During Floods
Zoological Swimwear Designs
The We are Handsome Swimwear Range Features Prints of Wild Animals
Emergency Disaster Pods
Life Armor Can Help You Survive Another Hurricane Sandy
Small Prefab Shelters
The Mini House 2.0 by Jonas Wagell is Compactly Contemporary
Storm-Locating Maps
The Hurricane Sandy Crisis Map Helps to Prepare for This Natural Disaster
Handsome Car-Inspired Boats
The Audi Yacht by Ramazan Kaya is Sophisticated and Luxurious
Recycled Pop Bottle Boats
This Buoyant Creation is Made From 600 Plastic Bottles
Cozy Luggage Kitty Beds
The 'Atomic Kitten' Upcycled Suit Case Project is Ideal for Small Pets
Shocking Smartphone Statistics
This Infographic Divulges Surprising Attitudes of Avid Owners
Resourceful Corrugated Cabins
Shelter/Pavilion is an Efficient Emergency Abode of Material Scraps
Superb Strapless Watches
The U-65 Pocket Watch Brings a Classic Timepiece into the 21st Century
Deserted Urban Mecca Videos
'Empy America' Shows the City of New York During Hurricane Sandy
Male Vs Female Holiday Expenses
Santa's Helper Infographic Compares Spending Habits of the Genders
Futuristic Beach-Side Editorials
This Vogue Italia May 2013 Editorial Gets Wild with Swimwear
Luxurious Lighthouse Abodes
Pacific Bondi Beach Apartments in Sydney Will Light Up Your Life
High Rise Storm Videos
The ‘Hurricane Sandy: View from Above’ Tracks Weather from Up H
Quick Health Fix Guides
Discover Effective Ten-Minute Exercises and Calorie-Burning Food
Gun-Launched Lifesavers
The Save Trigger Promises Better Accuracy for Seeking Troubled Swimmers
Lotus Solar Desalinators
The Waterdome Desalination Plant Replicates and Respects Nature
Customized Robotic Cork Toys
Turn Your Old Wine Corks into Robotic Buddies with The Corkers Set
DIY Post-Apocalypse Kits
This Graph Teaches People How to Make Homemade Survival Kits
Modern Motorboat Bathtubs
The Float Series was Inspired by the Elegant Form of the Yacht
Sharply Angled Abodes
The Nth Fitzroy House by AM. Architecture is Modern and Sophisticated
Concrete Cubist Abodes
The Beaumont House by Architect Henri Cleinge is Industrial
Street-Safe Illuminated Wheels
Trignal Hubcaps Tell Drivers About Trucks' Speeds With Colored LEDs
Urban Quay Cabins
The Sealight Pavilion Project Draws People to Appreciate a Neglected Precinct
Robotic Camera Mounts
The Digital Juice Micro Orbit adds Momentum to Your Movies
Boat-Sized Soda Bottles
Norwegian Soft Drink Solo Launches Giant Message in a Bottle
Habitual Bathing Infographics
This Chart Details England's Bathing Habits
Authentic Japanese Cuisine Guides
The Luxirare 'Sushi Ritual' Post Aims to Be Traditional
Transparent-Topped Autos
The Honda Puyo Concept Car Offers an Uninterrupted Outdoor View
Energy-Fluid Flashlights
The Moblant Community Lantern Gets its Charge from its Environment
Historic St. Patrick’s Infographics
This Chart Gives Details About St. Patrick’s Day H
Kid-Centric Christmas Infographics
This Infographic Explores Children's Christmas Preferences
Stylish Supercar Tractors
The Lamborghini Nitro has the Raging Bull in Its Blood
Inclined Forest Refuges
The 'Les Seves' Tent Was Designed to Take a Load Off Your Back
Baton-Like Survival Kits
The Cell by J. L. Lawson & Co. is Perfect for Emergencies
Solar Disaster Shelters
The V Plus Emergency Relief Tent Provides Victims with Comfort and Power
Inflatable On-Board Rafts
The Extendable Lifeboat Compactly Enhances Your Watercraft Safety
Cantilevered Cube Constructions
Scope by mA-style Architects Embodies Modernism
Durable Disaster Capsules
The Tsunami Survival Pod Can Provide Life-Saving Protection
Sharp Tent-Like Structures
LYHTY by Erkko Aarti Provides Shelter Against the Dark and Cold
Cardboard-Constructed Shelter Homes
The Leo Burnett Raising The Roof Campaign: The Street House
Capsular Breathing Bars
The Chlorella Oxygen Bar Gives the Public a Dense Dose of Fresh Air
Paper Survival Sets
The Traveler’s Paper Kit Lets Users Create Life-Saving Items From Cut-Ou
Accessible Origami Lifeboats
The FoldingBoat Concept Safely Equips Home Owners in Flood Zones
Sci-Fi Papercraft Spaceships
Martin Hunt's Star Wars Origami Collection Replicates Famous Ships
Musical Cylinder Structures
The Loopcamp by Malka Architecture Creates Sound With Wind Power
Kindness Carriers
OAK Lifestyle Donates Backpacks and School Supplies to Kids
Candid Disaster Captures
Hurricane Sandy Photography Reminds Viewers of the Tragic Event
Shapeshifting Sun-Powered Lights
The Solar-Powered Lamps Cling on Any Surface Like Grappling Hooks
Protruding Window Architecture
The Shipara Office Building Slopes Like a Vertical Skate Park
Boating Beauty Editorials
The UK Vogue 'Sail Away' Photoshoot Stars a Tempting Kate Moss
Adaptable Compact Tractors
The IRO Excavator Takes a Boxy Shape with Interchangeable Attachments
Social Networking Impact Charts
This Chart Takes a Shot at Measuring Social Media Influence
Solar Cube Refuges
This Temporary Housing Unit Becomes a Home to Victims of Damaged Property
Holiday Tree Infographics
This Chart Provides Interesting Historical Christmas Tree Info
Informative Missed Connections Graphs
The Dorothy Gambrell Map Reveals Where Romance Occurs
Outstretching Lifesavers
The Expand Lifebuoy Casts off Extra Handles for a Reach-Free Rescue
House-Shaped Lounge Bed
The Kettal Cottage Provides Privacy and Shelter for Relaxing Outdoors
Gliding Lakeside Abodes
The Pavilion Siegen by Ian Shaw Architekten Adds Luxury to Fishing
Flattened Flashlights
The Worley FlatLight is Super Thin and Super Bright
Portable Paramedic Scanners
The Xavier X-Ray is Compact Enough to be Carried to Catastrophe Sites
Camp-Friendly Credit Cards
Lighten the Camping Load with a Multi-Functional Credit Card Companion
Thermal Night Vision Cameras
The Scout BTS Bi-Ocular Camera Detects All Radiating Energy
Affordable Solar Light Alternatives
WAKAWAKA is an Innovative Lamp for Those Without Electricity
Eco Science Project Flashlights
The LiteLite Paper Lantern is Personally Put Together by You
Rigid Metal Beds
The Schellmann Bed Can Deliver Surprising Softness Upon its Hard Frame
Amalgamated Construction Machines
JCB Concept Tractor Mergest Two Vehicles for Improved Efficiency
Motivating Wi-Fi Exercise Bands
The Larklife Fitness Monitor Helps You be a Healthier Individual
Sun-Responsive Roofs
The Casa em Movimento Moves East to West For Optimal Energy Harnessing
Pen-Like Dental Scanners
The Mabi Smart Mouth-Scanning System Brings Ease to Oral Examinations
LED Zombie Flashlights
No Need to Search for the Right Flashlight Batteries with Panasonic
Gender-Focused Oscar Infographics
This Infographic Will Help You Make Your 2013 Oscar Picks
Tiny Adhesive Flashlights
The Thumb-Lite is Small Yet Super Bright
Undead Survival Cans
The Sardine Can O’ Zombie Apocalypse Survival Kit Saves Lives
London-Based Film Infographics
This Chart Looks at Oscar Winning Films Shot in the English City
Scary School Security Infographics
This Chart Analyzes the Increase in Campus Security Cameras
Sprawling Boat Ports
The Storm Bay Dock Stores Boats in an Opulent Manner
Sleek Jet-Propelled Kayaks
The 2013 Mokai ES-Kape Will Spice up Your Fishing Trips
Knife Concealing Axes
Cut Through Anything with the United Cutlery Trailblazer
Solar-Powered Flashlights
Clip Holding the Sunshine Lamp Lets Users Bring Light Wherever They Go
Top News Topics Infographics
This Infographic Explores News Statistics About What Readers Like
Illuminated Illustration Tools
The Takara Tomy Art Penlight Draws on the Night Sky
Portable High-Rise Evacuation Kits
The Tinkerball Life Rescue Device Makes Escaping Danger Easy
Robotic Booze Containers
The R2D2 Sci-Fi Flask is Epically Out of This World
Stealthy Silent Cyborgs
The CSIRO Autonomous Robot is a Super Sneaky Tool
Purification Pop-Up Tents
The Purify Water Tent Provides Shelter and Clean Drinking Water
Curvaceous Canopied Retreats
The Palais Thermal Spa is Breezy and Breathtaking
Class-Free College Infographics
This Chart Examines the Growth of Online College Education
Tool Box Torch Lights
The 9-in-1 Emergency Light Will Help You Get Through Dark Times
Pyramidal Marine Buoys
The Life Triangle Functions as a Marker, a Life Raft and a Capsule
Literal Transport Stops
The Taxi! Station by DesignNobis Spells Out Where You Should Stand
Sandwich-Inspired S'mores
The Peanut Butter & Jelly S’mores are Perfect for the Long We
Timber LED Emergency Lighting
The Areware Wood Flashlight is Both Lovely and Luminous
Hurricane-Proof Umbrellas
These Windproof Umbrellas Can Withstand the Deadliest of Storms
Powerful Weather Simulators
The FIU Wall of Wind Prevents Hurricane Destruction and Damage
Transparent-Cabbed Trucks
The Safer Urban Lorry Would Reduce the Incidence of Cyclist Injuries
Noteworthy Desolate Health Stats
The Infographic Tells You How to Lead a Healthier Life
Hilarious Extreme Weather Clips
The Ultimate Hurricane Reporter Fails Compilation is Amusing
Business Storm Safety Infographics
This Chart Measures Businesses' Natural Disaster Preparedness
Utile Financial Management Charts
This Infographics’s Tips Cuts Your Costs Grandly
Buoyant Jellyfish Repellents
The Ocean Guard Wards Off These Pesky Stingers in Swimming Areas
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Safe Light Sources
Transforming Airplane Infirmaries
The Aero Care Excellence Can Turn an Aircraft into an Ambulance
Sleek Robotic Pool Cleaners
The iRobot Mirra 530 Tackles Your Pool’s Dirt and Grime
Sling-Bottomed Lifesavers
The Rescue Seat Comprises a Simple Adaptation to Really Prevent Drowning
Compact Bucket Survival Kits
Stay Prepared in Natural Disasters with the Deluxe Honey Bucket Kit
Winter Warming Huts
The 'Ice Womb' Offers a Cozy Escape During Outdoor Activities
Hopeful Health Infographics
This HIV Infection Statistics Chart Offers Insight and Hope for Change
Robotic Wine Toppers
The R2-D2 Bottle Stopper Makes the Perfect Intergalactic Gift
Self-Charging Automatic Vacuums
The Sumabo Robot Vacuum is the Smart Way to Clean
Dock-Drowning Storm Ads
Al Roker Stars in This FEMA Ad for Natural Disaster Safety Plans