There are a few reasons why you might need to leave your home in a hurry. Anyone with children, especially infants and toddlers, knows that it is nearly impossible to leave in a hurry unless you have prepared sufficiently ahead of time. For cases such as these, it could be very helpful to have a bag set aside already loaded with what you need and easy to grab and take with you at a moment’s notice. Imagine what would happen if there was an emergency in your extended family and you needed to pack up the kids and leave as … Continue reading →

Here is a basic list for putting together your family’s 72-hour disaster supply kit. Make sure to think about your family’s unique needs when tailoring this list to your own situation. Also consider your climate and what would be helpful to have to protect you from the elements. Water At a minimum, you should have one gallon of water for each person included in your kit. FEMA recommends two. These can be in one-gallon containers or smaller bottles for easier drinking. Buy unopened bottles instead of filling your own water. Three days’ supply of food Store three days of food. … Continue reading →

The Red Cross encourages every family to have a disaster supply kit in the event of rapid evacuation from their homes. Would you have the supplies necessary to sustain your family for a few hours or even a few days? Here are a few things to think about when preparing your family’s disaster supply kit, often referred to as a 72-hour kit. Storage options First, you will need to decide exactly how you will store your emergency supplies. Many families choose to use backpacks. Each family member, except small children and babies, have their own backpack with their own supplies. … Continue reading →