How to Make Your Own Storm Emergency Kits
Being prepared for emergencies is something some people think about only after a storm hits. But prior planning and the assembly of emergency kits could save countless hours of stress and frustration should a storm happen without much warning. Being prepared for storms, having emergency kits and having action plans may also save lives. An emergency kit is essential in providing your family the food and supplies needed to safely survive the unexpected.
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Things You'll Need
- Important documents
- Identification cards
- Canned food
- Water
- Pet supplies
- Baby supplies
- Manual can opener
- Kitchen utensils
- Matches
- Extra clothes
- Blankets
- Personal care items
- First aid kit
- Flashlights
- Whistle
- Portable battery powered radio
- Medicines
- Extra batteries
- Cash
- Coins
- Airtight plastic bags
- Large plastic containers
Instructions
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Keep important documents in a safe place. Gather all of your important documents such as identification cards and life insurance, health insurance, property and auto insurance policies. Other documents to include would be copies of birth certificates, property deeds and titles to automobiles. Make copies and keep originals in a safe deposit box away from home.
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Enough food for 3 days Assemble a three-day supply of food for each person. Also have at least 1 gallon of water per person per day. Don't forget to plan on food and water for your pets and if there is a baby in the family pack extra baby supplies. A manual can opener and kitchen utensils will probably be needed in an emergency as well as matches stored in a watertight container.
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Pack a first aid kit on the top of everything else. Pack extra clothes and blankets in your kit as well as personal care and hygiene supplies. Also gather a flashlight, whistle and portable battery powered radio with extra batteries and forget medicines. You should also pack cash and change. Make sure you have a complete a first aid kit.
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Collect the items needed for your emergency kit and pack them in airtight plastic bags. Place these bags in plastic containers with lids. Place the emergency kit on the top, so you can have easy access to it. Pack your water in a dark cool place to maintain freshness. s.
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Tips & Warnings
Pack food that does not make you thirsty.
Date the items you store in your kit and rotate every six months.
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