Are you Ready?
Submitted by Erica Moran
Battery-powered
radio and extra batteries
Plastic
flashlight and extra batteries (reverse batteries when not in use to prevent
accidental burnout; replace yearly)
Blankets or
sleeping bags
Fire extinguisher
(5-pound, A-B-C type)
Bottled water
Nonperishable,
high-energy foods: granola bars, raisins, peanut butter, etc.
Compass and road
maps
Dry clothing
(Bright colored-clothes preferably red), gloves or mittens, winter boots/shoes
Large plastic
garbage bags to insulate feet, and safety pins/duct tape to hold bags in place
Cellular phone
and charger, extra battery
Some small bills
and coins (and if possible enough for two tanks of gas and one night’s hotel)
Small card with
o
Information about
family medical allergies or conditions
o
Emergency phone
numbers of family and friends
Sack of sand or
cat litter (for tire traction)
Rope (tie self to
car when leaving vehicle during a storm)
Pencil and paper
Shovel
Tow rope or chain
Knife
Empty gas can
Spare tire (Be
sure to have your spare tire checked each time you have your tires rotated)
Tire pressure
gauge
Booster (jumper)
cables
Flares and
reflectors
Tire repair kit,
air pump, basic tool kit
First-aid kit
with essential medications & Assorted bandages, dressings
o
Adhesive bandage
o
Adhesive cloth
tape
o
Sterile gauze
o
Instant cold
compresses
o
Roller bandage
o
Absorbent
compresses
o
Antibiotic and
hydrocortisone ointment, antiseptic wipes, eye drops
o
Breathing tube
with one-way valve for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
o
Oral thermometer
o
First-aid instruction booklet
o
Aspirin,
ibuprofen, etc.
o
Tweezers
Whistle (to
attract attention)
Toilet paper and
other personal care supplies
Cards and games
to pass time
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