in no particular order things one can keep on hand for emergencies |
fresh bottled water supply |
nonfood perishables: crackers, peanut butter, sardines, bread, bagels, dry milk powder, etc. |
remember a hand can opener too |
pet food- esp. dry |
baby food- dry formula, jars etc. |
working flashlights ( battery operated ) |
batteries: all kinds: d,c, aaa,aa, lantern battery etc. |
transistor or wind up radio so you keep informed |
run rv generator, if you own an rv |
check and maintain your portable home generator monthly or as required |
have gas/fuel containers filled in their proper containers and stored away from heat sources for snow blower,generator, propane cylinders, chain saw,kerosene heater etc |
if you own a kerosene heater make sure it is in working condition- do you have an extra wick for it |
( remember to keep your window open a crack when using kerosene heaters ) |
table top camp stove ( remember to keep your window open a crack ) for brief cooking only, not for heat source |
old fashioned stove top coffee pot, ground coffee, if you want coffee |
gas in all your vehicles |
bags of ice for chest freezer to keep freezers cold and filled |
water in containers placed in your refrigerator freezer so it stays cold longer in power outages |
cell phone charged- also have car charger for cell phone |
warm blankets |
money from atm |
refill any prescriptions |
snow blower working |
wood for your wood stove |
fill bath tub with water for general cleaning, washing, flushing toilets etc |
warm coats, boots, hats, gloves ready |
snow shovel and snow rake available |
have a plan where you will stay if you need to evacuate your home |
have important insurance, emergency numbers together for quick reference |
use a camera to take photos of any damage or losses of your home and property |
check on status of family, friends if possible |
have compassion and kindness for your fellow man,rescue workers etc. because we all get so annoyed when we lose so much after our lives have been altered |
