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Making an Emergency Kit

Emergency Kit© 2003

Whether you're preparing for a blizzard, an earthquake, a hurricane or just like to be prepared, here are some suggestions for putting together an emergency kit for your home.

First, get a large capacity Rubbermaid (or similar) container with a lid that fits on securely. Using a plastic storage box will help ensure that nothing inside gets wet.

Items to include:
  • Flashlight
  • Radio
  • Batteries for both of the above
  • First aid: bandages, gauze, rubbing alcohol, tape, needle, scissors, first-aid handbook, Neosporin, antibacterial spray
  • Aspirin, Tylenol
  • Soap
  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Canned food
  • Crackers
  • Can opener
  • Plastic utensils
  • Bottled water
  • Heavy gloves
  • Towels
  • Thick socks
  • Underwear
  • Blanket
  • Candles and matches

These are some ideas to help you get started. use it as a guide to create your own kit, taking your own family's needs into consideration (infants, prescriptions, elderly, etc). Make sure to check your kit once a year and replace anything that has gone beyond its expiration date, including batteries. You might wish to tape important phone numbers inside the lid of your box as well.

Category: DIY and How-To's
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