Which plastic wrap should I get for emergencies?
Please don’t forget,
plastic wrap can be an emergency tool!
There are many kinds of plastic wrap. Which ones are good?
Do I have to put it in my emergency bag? It looks heavy.
How many rolls of plastic wrap should I get?
How often do you use plastic wrap? Every day?
If you love using plastic wrap, then you already have some stocked in your home. You probably have a favorite brand, but if not, just go to the store and grab any kind of plastic wrap — at least one — for emergencies. If you’re still not clear on what it’s good for or why you might want some, read through this post (and my other posts about plastic wrap), give it some thought, and then decide for yourself if you want to pick some up.
Plastic wrap uses:
Saving water / Cold-weather gear / Water proofing / First aid / Holding in odors / Rope / Message board / Covering a broken window / Putting items together / Dish sponge / etc.
Important!!
You don’t need to set up plastic wrap in your evacuation bag.
It takes up a lot of space. I prefer to prioritize food in my evacuation bag.
Plastic warp will be useful when you stay in your home during an emergency. In situations where you don’t need to evacuate, but let’s say the water goes out, plastic wrap will help you a lot, especially if the outage is prolonged.
We should not expect evacuation shelters to have food, in the beginning of a crisis.
But if/when food does arrive, plastic wrap will help us save water and more.
I hope evacuation shelters have plastic wrap for long-term disasters.
Which plastic wrap ?
I love Japanese plastic wrap. It’s the perfect size, it cuts easily, and it has just the right amount of clinginess.
I’m spoiled, and I can’t switch to other kinds. When you try Japanese plastic wrap, you will understand.
★ Asahi Kasei
★ Krewrap (Kureha)
★ PRESS’N SEAL (GLAD)
This stuff is brilliant. (It’s not Japanese, but I still like it.) It has a rougher texture than other types of plastic wrap, and the way that it sticks is mysterious and cool.
Where to put it?
Always stock at least one roll of plastic wrap in the home. I also recommend putting one in the car, so you can use it anytime, even when it’s not a serious emergency.
My emergency:
The other day, I accidentally stepped in dog poo. But I had to drive my car, so…
I covered my poopy shoe with plastic wrap, and then I drove.
Please do not forget that plastic wrap helps us to save water in emergencies. If you wrap your plates when you eat, then you don’t need to wash them. The downside of this, of course, is that it creates a lot of waste. Life is very hard.
See you next time.
Remember, “Protect your life by yourself” （自分の命は自分で守る). You need to survive first, and then you need your emergency supply. No matter how well you prepared your emergency supplies, if you die, then all of your preparations will have been for nothing. First and foremost, keep your health up all the time. Build your stamina so that if you need to, you can evacuate as quickly as possible. Stay healthy.