Personal Hygiene
The First Defence Against Germs and Disease
In the event of a disaster the chances that available water supplies will have been contaminated are high, making personal hygiene and sanitation not some social nicety but a necessity. At least cover the basics when you assemble the various items that will make up your emergency survival preparedness gear and equipment. And remember, when the moment of evacuation comes, you may not have the time to say, "Just hold on a moment while I run and get my toothbrush."
