Let's face it, many of us are not prepared for an emergency. Many of us just miss the mark for a one day power outage by not having flashlights ready to go! Remember Hurricane Katrina, and how people were so not ready--and they had warning! Every winter people are left in a shambles when a cold winter storm closes them down for a day, or two or three. And look what happens to people in their cars in the winter when they are suddenly stranded.. I too was not as prepared as I should have been, and after Hurricane Katrina realized I needed to have an actual Emergency Supply. Bins marked with Emergency Supply, and stored in an easy access place in the garage. We all need to do this. Even just the minimal:
Water, water, water. One can go much longer without food than water. Have 2 quarts a day for each person in plastic containers. Children need more than adults. Try to have a 3 day supply.
Food. Three day supply of non perishable food. Like canned food, energy bars, nuts, things that don't go stale. If you want to have a little portable stove, then food like soup is a great thing to store. Remember, this is emergency food, so it does not have to be your favorite or a gourmet meal!
Other items...pain reliever, mess kits for the food, personal hygiene items, radio and extra batteries, flashlights, money, duct tape, matches, candles, lanterns, blankets, extra set of clothes for everyone, paper/pens, toys for kids, simples board games, small set of tools, can opener, tp, paper towels, liquid soap, baby wipes, trash bags.
If you go to the Red Cross website, FEMA, or other type sites, you can get even more ideas and information. You can put your supplies together in just a few hours by going to a big store like Target, or you can even buy a kit already to go online!
Make sure you got through and update your Emergency Supplies every couple of years--I need to do mine.
The goal is you are ready, and the hope is you won't have to use it, but not being ready is just poor planning. And having supplies in your car is a great idea too--so if you break down or get stranded you have at least a few things in the trunk--ie food, water and blankets.
Water, water, water. One can go much longer without food than water. Have 2 quarts a day for each person in plastic containers. Children need more than adults. Try to have a 3 day supply.
Food. Three day supply of non perishable food. Like canned food, energy bars, nuts, things that don't go stale. If you want to have a little portable stove, then food like soup is a great thing to store. Remember, this is emergency food, so it does not have to be your favorite or a gourmet meal!
Other items...pain reliever, mess kits for the food, personal hygiene items, radio and extra batteries, flashlights, money, duct tape, matches, candles, lanterns, blankets, extra set of clothes for everyone, paper/pens, toys for kids, simples board games, small set of tools, can opener, tp, paper towels, liquid soap, baby wipes, trash bags.
If you go to the Red Cross website, FEMA, or other type sites, you can get even more ideas and information. You can put your supplies together in just a few hours by going to a big store like Target, or you can even buy a kit already to go online!
Make sure you got through and update your Emergency Supplies every couple of years--I need to do mine.
The goal is you are ready, and the hope is you won't have to use it, but not being ready is just poor planning. And having supplies in your car is a great idea too--so if you break down or get stranded you have at least a few things in the trunk--ie food, water and blankets.
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