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Emergency Survival Kit
Guest Author - Sheri Stritof
If you've already set up an emergency survival kit in case of natural disasters, you need to add two more items to it in light of recent terrorist concerns. If you don't have a kit of emergency supplies, now is the time to get one together.
Make sure that your kit is in a water-proof container that is easily accessible. Some families also have an extra kit in the trunk of their car.
Items to have in your emergency surival kit include:
Duct tape
Plastic sheeting
First-aid kit (bandages, tape, scissors, tweezers, needle, rubbing alcohol, antiseptic, aspirin, needed medications)
Hygiene pack
Extra clothing and shoes (at least one warm outfit for each person)
Extra set of eyeglasses
Copies of important documents
Emergency (space) blanket
Spare car keys
Air-activated hand warmers
Nonperishable food for 3 days (12 food bars per person is sufficient, or canned meat, fruits and vegetables, juice, crackers, peanut butter, etc.)
Non-electric can opener
Cash
Water for 3 days (2 quarts per person to drink, and 2 quarts per person for sanitation uses)
Water-proof radio
Light sticks (minimum 2)
Flashlight with extra batteries
Tarp
Rope
Pry bar
Knife
Matches
Gloves
Pet food and water if you have pets
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the duct tape and plastic sheeting can be used to seal off windows and doors in case there is a chemical or biological attack.
Have a designated contact person out of your area for everyone to call in an emergency situation.
Regularly check your emergency kit to make sure items are still in good shape. Some things like food, water, medicines, and batteries need to be replaced on a regular basis.
~ Sheri Goeser Stritof
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