Creating a Survival Kit

Creating a Survival Kit

Preparing a
survival kit may sound like something from TV, but it is actually a useful idea
for everyone. Think if you are stranded from home for 3-7 days what you will
need? Things such as Epi Pens for allergies are essential to have ready to go.
If an evacuation is necessary you want to make sure you have everything you
need.

It should include at a minimum:

• ·        
  Canned
  food and other nonperishable food, along with a non-electric can opener
• ·        
  Enough
  water for a gallon of water per person, per day
• ·        
  Toiletries
  and personal items
• ·        
  Flashlights
  and plenty of batteries
• ·        
  A
  portable radio and/or television 
• ·        
  Prescription
  medications
• ·        
  Extra
  clothing and blankets 
• ·        
  A
  first-aid kit 
• ·        
  Emergency
  cash and credit cards 
• ·        
  A
  copy of your Travelers insurance policy 
• ·        
  A
  copy of an inventory of your home’s contents 
• ·        
  Other
  personal documents

Store data electronically: 

 info: Important personal documents
can help you reestablish your life after a disaster.
Consider storing digital copies of the following on a password-protected flash
drive:

• ·        
  Wills,
  trusts, deeds and birth certificates 
• ·        
  Account
  numbers 
• ·        
  Personal
  and family records, copies of licenses including medical records
• ·        
  Legal
  and financial documents 
• ·        
  Inventory
  of your home’s contents 
• ·        
  Photographs
  of your home and your belongings