How to Pack an Emergency Kit for Your House

"Be prepared for an emergency" is an expression often heard, but how many of us actually are? Take a little time now to prepare your household by putting together this emergency kit that can be used in case of an earthquake, hurricane or other natural disaster.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Portable Radios
• Blankets
• Storage Organizers
• Antibiotic Ointment
• Bandages In A Variety Of Sizes
• Diapers
• Gauze Wraps
• Sterile Dressings For Larger Cuts
• Tweezers
• Tweezers
• Scissors
• Scissors
• Ice Packs
• Lighter Or Matches
• Flashlights
• Flashlights
• Ice packs
• Blankets

1. Get a large plastic storage box with a handle.

2. Pack bandages (all sizes), gauze wraps, sterile strips for larger cuts, ice packs and antiseptic lotion.

3. Pack tweezers, scissors, a large flashlight, and matches or a lighter.

4. Include blankets, a radio and extra batteries (all sizes).

5. Store as many gallons of water and nonperishable food items as you can in the chosen storage area.

6. Pack travel-size toiletries and soap.

7. Stash some cash as a reserve - ideally, two weeks salary.

8. Write telephone numbers of the poison control center, your pharmacy and your family doctors, and store in your travel box.

9. Pack diapers and baby wipes if you have an infant or toddler.

Tips & Warnings

• Pack a few small stuffed animals or travel games if you have children.

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[survivalist]

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[jillmaria]

on 6/20/2009 You may also want to throw in a bag of gravel-type kitty litter. This is excellent for traction in snow or mud, can assist in walking on ice, and if large enough can add weight to the rear of the car.

[cmarol23]

on 6/19/2009 Great ideas - I had a kit, but now, I will be making some revisions - thanks! I especially like the refridgerator idea - great tip!

[jshel]

on 5/30/2009 Good ideas, you never know when you might need this!

[mrymerry]

on 5/19/2009 "You might want a way to defend your self and your family. After gathering your self an emergency kit, there will be others who feel they have a right to your supplies." We keep a golf club by our front door...just in case. It is better than nothing.