Emergency Kits At The Ready
January 27th, 2009 | by admin |Each person should have an emergency kit that is tailored to his or her own age and needs. The kit should include a flashlight with extra batteries, a portable, battery operated radio with extra batteries, first aid kits, credit card and cash, waterproof matches, signal flares, a map of your area, diapers (if applicable), a fresh change of clothes, prescription medications, personal hygiene items, and key food items such as canned, ready to eat fruit and meat, trail mix, protein bars, and dried foods, enough to last about 72 hours. Another helpful item during any crisis is something that can sooth yourself or your children such as a stuffed animal, or family picture. Advanced disaster planning and having emergency kits at the ready is one of the most important steps you can take.
