No?
Don't Wait, Communicate.
Make Your Emergency Plan Today.
Start by creating a family disaster Emergency Bag
- Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Local maps
- Whistle to signal for help
- Manual can opener for food
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
- Dust mask to help filter contaminated air
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Depending on your needs, additional items could be added:
- Prescription medications and glasses
- Infant formula and diapers
- Cash or traveler's checks and change
- Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification, and bank account records
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
- Fire extinguisher
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
- Books, games and/or puzzles
- Paper and pencil
- A first aid guide
The only thing more important than an emergency bag is an emergency plan.
Rather than list all the ways to plan for various emergencies, I am going to send you to the very best resource I've found for making an emergency plan, Ready.gov. There's a wealth of information, downloadable checklists, tips, and even online games kids can play to experience various emergencies. Click the image or link below.
How do you plan for emergencies? Have you experienced a family emergency and have a lifesaving tip? PLEASE SHARE!!!
