You never know when a natural disaster is going to hit - or even just a big storm that knocks out the power for a few days. That’s why having an emergency survival kit for you and your family is so important. You need to think about what you would need if everything was closed or unavailable for 3-7 days. Prepare your kit well in advance, so that if you have to evacuate quickly, you are able to take your essentials with you.
Your kit should include:
- Emergency cash and credit cards
- Prescription medications
- First aid kit
- Toiletries and personal items
- Extra clothing and blankets
- A portable radio and/or television
- Flashlights and plenty of batteries
- A copy of an inventory of your home’s contents - electronic files are the best. Some Personal Finance Software Packages often include a homeowner’s room-by-room inventory. Photos are also quite helpful and should be a part of your electronic file. A copy of this should be kept in the “cloud” or on a back-up away from your home.
- A copy of your Homeowners policy
- Other personal documents
- Make sure your car always has at least a half a tank of fuel
- Canned food and other non-perishable food, along with a non-electric can opener
- Enough water for a gallon of water per person, per day
In addition, your family should have an Emergency Communication Plan. I would recommend visiting the site
www.ready.gov/plan.
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