Well, are you? If the "something" happened and you had to leave within minutes, what would you take? Let's start thinking about that now. What to put in a Grab and Go bag aka 72-hour kit.
- WATER. Store 1 gallon of water per person per day. Keep at least a three day supply of water.
- FOOD and UTENSILS. At least one to three-day supply of nonperishable food that could include ready-to-eat meats, juices, high-energy foods such as granola or power bars.
- NOAA WEATHER ALERT RADIO, either hand crank or battery powered, extra batteries if needed.
- BLANKETS/PILLOWS/SLEEPING BAG
- FLASHLIGHT and extra batteries or hand crank, or light sticks. Do not use candles/open flame during an emergency.
- WHISTLE for emergency signal. Ready to hang around neck.
- DUST or FILTER MASKS, readily available in hardware, N95 mask recommended for preventing inhalation of airborne particles.
- MOIST TOWELETTES or Baby Wipes for sanitation
- TOOLS - Wrench or Pliers to turn off utilities, Broom, Shovel, Hammer and Working Gloves.
- CAN OPENER for for food (if kit contains canned items).
- PLASTIC SHEETING and DUCT TAPE to “seal the room” for sheltering in place.
- MEDICATIONS to include prescription and non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, stomach remedies and etc.
- FIRST AID SUPPLIES. An assortment of bandages,ointments, gauze pads, cold/hot packs, tweezers, scissors and sanitizer.
- PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS to include at least one change of clothing/shoes/outer ware.
- GARBAGE BAGS and plastic ties for personal sanitation.
- PAPER SUPPLIES. Note pads,markers, pens, pencils, plates,napkins, paper towels and etc.
- CAMERA. Disposable camera to record damage.
- CASH/ATM AND CREDIT CARD. Keep enough cash for immediate needs in small denominations.
- EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE LIST.
- MAPS. Local road and area maps.
- MEDICAL HISTORY LISTS.For every family member in your home make a list of medical history, all medications(by name) and dosages.
~Karin
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