Be Safe! {Emergency Kits}

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone on the East Coast dealing with the weather right now. 

Having an emergency kit is essential in case the unexpected happens and you are without modern conveniences. Ideally, an emergency kit should be able to last you for 3 days. Keep your emergency kit in a secure waterproof container that you can move. I've made a list of essentials to have in your emergency kit. For more information, visit www.72hours.org for a complete list and how to make an emergency plan. Stay safe! 

What to Have in your Emergency Kit

• Water {at least 1 gallon per person, per day}
• Food {Items that are shelf-stable. Keep in mind any food allergies or restricted diets. If canned goods, remember a can opener}
• Eating Supplies {plates, eating utensils}
• Complete First Aid Kit
• Important Documents {and important phone numbers}
• Extra Clothes {warm clothes, rain gear}
• Working Supplies {work gloves, duct tape and utility knife}
• Personal Hygiene Items {toilet paper, hand sanitizer, feminine products, soap}
• Blankets & Sleeping Bags
• Plastic Bucket & Heavy-Duty Trash Bags {waste and sanitation}
• Items for Children, Elderly, and Pets {medications, formula, food, supplies}

When disasters happen, you rarely have time to run around remembering all the items that you need. Put your emergency kit together and have it there so you'll be prepared.