Packing a 3 Day Disaster Emergency Kit

We live in Oklahoma.  Tornadoes.  Need I say more?

So I have decided to prepare by not only ordering

the installation of a Tornado Shelter

but am preparing a kit,

just in case.

Here is a look at most of my supplies...

although I will be getting more food and water together.

I made a small first aid kit by filling a plastic food storage box with:

Band-aids

Non-stick pads

Bandage Wrap Roll

Blistex

Motion Sickness (helps with the stomach bug for us)

Anti-biotic Cream

Other items:

Aleve

Aspirin

Hand Sanitizer

Hydrogen Peroxide

Iodine (to purify water supply)

Toilet Paper

Wet Wipes

Sandwich Bags

My mother always taught me to keep a candle in a can, and have matches handy

at all times, especially when traveling.  The candle will heat up the can and provide warmth.

Candle

Empty Can

Matches in a ziplock bag

Can Opener

Fishing Wire

Duct Tape

Whistle/Compass

Scissors

Multi-tool

Para cord

More Hand Sanitizer

Tooth brushes for each person

(probably need some toothpaste, huh?)

Soap

Food

Enough for each person for 3 days

(I'll be getting more!)

I found a great buy on Mylar Foil Blankets.

They really will keep you warm.

Water

1 gallon per person for one day.

You should have enough for 3 days.

Note to self:  buy some gallons of water!

Be sure to check safety instructions on storing water,

I know they say not to let plastic water bottles get hot.

Keep some markers, paper and large scissors handy.

You might need to leave a note or message at or on your property

after a disaster to let people know you got out, etc.

I stored all of this in a large backpack

(minus the gallons of water).

You should also keep FLASHLIGHTS and BATTERIES.

Update your bag by rotating perishable food out every few months.

 

Now to get the underground shelter installed.

Remember the 5 P's:

Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance!

(thanks to my Dad for teaching me the 5 P's)

 

Keep Calm and Kerri On!