How to Make a Blizzard Survival Kit

A blizzard is a severe winter storm that can lead to the loss of electricity. When the electricity goes out, you will wish you had made that blizzard survival kit that your neighbor warned you to make. Have no worries because here are the steps to making your own survival kit.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Make a storage container for the blizzard survival kit. A plastic container with wheels works well since the contents may be heavy. A suitcase with wheels is another option.
2. Include lights in the blizzard survival kit. Lights include flashlights and batteries, long-lasting candles and lanterns. Buy lanterns that are safe to use indoors. You can find these things at your local super store or at a camping store.
3. Add warmth to the blizzard survival kit. Warm things include blankets, hand warmers, extra gloves and socks. An emergency blanket is a small compact blanket that is waterproof, portable and reusable. Hand warmers are similar to ice packs that you break and shake to produce heat.
4. Put a prepaid disposable cellular phone, radio, and other electronics in your kit. A cell phone battery can die or be misplaced when you need it most, so add a prepaid one that remains in the kit. Add a radio that you know works. You can choose a hand-crank or a battery-powered radio.
5. Buy nonperishable food to include in your kit. Food that works well in a blizzard survival kit include canned food or dried goods, like oatmeal, beans, and rice, and snacks. Pack your family's favorite snacks to keep the spirits up.
6. Add water purification tablets to the blizzard survival kit. Water tablets can be found at several places from Amazon to Dick's Sporting Goods. Don't worry about the water; there will be plenty of it outside that you can melt!

Tips & Warnings

• Include different types of batteries.
• Add a phonebook so you have emergency numbers you haven't memorized.
• Recheck food and goods periodically. Watch for expired food, batteries and cell phones.
• Add matches or a lighter.