We saw how bad things were for the East Coast recently... What if something just as bad hit your neighborhood today? Tonight? How prepared are you for something like that? Please don't think stupid thoughts like "that won't happen to me..."
Instead, get out there and get your family ready! I have this eerie feeling that bad things are coming and feel a sense of urgency to get my home ready.
If you haven't been working on this for a few years, you don't want to overwhelm yourself so let's start with 72 Hour Emergency Kits. Here's what you need:
FOOD AND WATER
(3 day supply of food and water per person when no refrigeration/cooking is available)
Protein/Granola Bars
Trail mix/Dried fruit
Crackers/Cereals
Canned Tuna, Beans, Meat, Vienna Sausage, etc (pop-top cans might leak/explode & Jerky can "flavor" other items)
Canned Juice
Candy/Gum
WATER (1 GALLON/4 LITERS PER PERSON PER DAY)
FUEL & LIGHT
Battery Lighting (flashlights/lamps)
Extra Batteries
Flares
Candles
Lighter
Water-proof Matches
BEDDING AND CLOTHING
Change of clothing (short and long sleeves shirts, pants, socks, jackets, etc)
Undergarments
Rain Coat/Poncho or large trash bags
Blankets and Emergency Heat Blankets
Cloth Sheet
Plastic Sheet
MISCELLANEOUS
Bag of Bags to put 72 hour kit items in
Infant needs (if applicable)
formula
water
diapers
wipes
burp rag
lotion
diaper cream
baby soap
EQUIPMENT
Can Opener
Dishes/Utensils
Shovel
Radio (with batteries)
Pen and Paper
Axe
Pocket Knife
Rope
Duct Tape
PERSONAL SUPPLIES & MEDICATION
First Aid Supplies
Toiletries (remove center tube from toilet paper and paper towels to flatten more easily. Keep in zip lock bag)
Feminine supplies
Folding Brush
Cleaning Supplies
Mini Hand Sanitizer
Soap
Dish Soap
Shampoo
(Hint: Scented Soap might "flavor" food items)
Immunizations up to date
Medication (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, children's medication and a 3 day supply of prescription meds if applicable)
PERSONAL DOCUMENTS AND MONEY
(Place these items in a water-proof container!!)
Scriptures (miniatures are lighter)
Genealogy Records
Patriarchal Blessing
Legal Documents (Birth/Marriage Certificates, Wills, Passports, Contracts)
Vaccination Papers
Insurance Policies
Cash
Credit Card
Pre-paid phone cards
I know this is a lot of stuff. For my family of 5, I have just one backpack and it does not hold all of this. I am working on preparing one more backpack, that way my husband and myself can each carry one.
Older children can also be responsible for carrying light loads.
When disaster strikes, it will be too late to put your bag together....
My next post will be about long-term disaster (apocolypse) preparation. ;) Seriously.
Instead, get out there and get your family ready! I have this eerie feeling that bad things are coming and feel a sense of urgency to get my home ready.
If you haven't been working on this for a few years, you don't want to overwhelm yourself so let's start with 72 Hour Emergency Kits. Here's what you need:
FOOD AND WATER
(3 day supply of food and water per person when no refrigeration/cooking is available)
Protein/Granola Bars
Trail mix/Dried fruit
Crackers/Cereals
Canned Tuna, Beans, Meat, Vienna Sausage, etc (pop-top cans might leak/explode & Jerky can "flavor" other items)
Canned Juice
Candy/Gum
WATER (1 GALLON/4 LITERS PER PERSON PER DAY)
FUEL & LIGHT
Battery Lighting (flashlights/lamps)
Extra Batteries
Flares
Candles
Lighter
Water-proof Matches
BEDDING AND CLOTHING
Change of clothing (short and long sleeves shirts, pants, socks, jackets, etc)
Undergarments
Rain Coat/Poncho or large trash bags
Blankets and Emergency Heat Blankets
Cloth Sheet
Plastic Sheet
MISCELLANEOUS
Bag of Bags to put 72 hour kit items in
Infant needs (if applicable)
formula
water
diapers
wipes
burp rag
lotion
diaper cream
baby soap
EQUIPMENT
Can Opener
Dishes/Utensils
Shovel
Radio (with batteries)
Pen and Paper
Axe
Pocket Knife
Rope
Duct Tape
PERSONAL SUPPLIES & MEDICATION
First Aid Supplies
Toiletries (remove center tube from toilet paper and paper towels to flatten more easily. Keep in zip lock bag)
Feminine supplies
Folding Brush
Cleaning Supplies
Mini Hand Sanitizer
Soap
Dish Soap
Shampoo
(Hint: Scented Soap might "flavor" food items)
Immunizations up to date
Medication (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, children's medication and a 3 day supply of prescription meds if applicable)
PERSONAL DOCUMENTS AND MONEY
(Place these items in a water-proof container!!)
Scriptures (miniatures are lighter)
Genealogy Records
Patriarchal Blessing
Legal Documents (Birth/Marriage Certificates, Wills, Passports, Contracts)
Vaccination Papers
Insurance Policies
Cash
Credit Card
Pre-paid phone cards
I know this is a lot of stuff. For my family of 5, I have just one backpack and it does not hold all of this. I am working on preparing one more backpack, that way my husband and myself can each carry one.
Older children can also be responsible for carrying light loads.
When disaster strikes, it will be too late to put your bag together....
My next post will be about long-term disaster (apocolypse) preparation. ;) Seriously.
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