| We're having some severe weather threats and it makes me think about Emergency Weather kits. We don't have on in my house, it's standard practice to have on in this area as we get severe storms, hurricanes and tornadoes. I always mean to get one together then get lazy or short on cash and forget about it until the next big weather scare. It makes me so nervous not to have one and while it's too late of this weather warning, I'll get one together this weekend without fail.
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Anyhow... this is what a weather kit should contain:Emergency Plan: (see below this list)Essentials: Battery-operated radio, Flashlight(Do not include candles, which cause more fires after a disaster than anything else), Extra batteries Water: 3 gallons/person, minimum, in a food-grade, plastic container Additional water for sanitation Food: Minimum three-day supply of non-perishable food that requires no refrigeration or preparation and little or no water, Dry cereal, Canned juice, Peanut butter, Ready-to-eat canned meats, Canned fruits, Ready-to-eat soups (not concentrated), Canned vegetables, Quick energy snacks, graham... |
