“Stay” and “Go” Kits for Emergency Preparedness

10/26/2020 (Permalink)

It doesn’t take long to build a kit from items found around the house.

As a former flight attendant, I was accustomed to packing at a moment’s notice, and was used to carrying items I would need for up to four days, or more.

Assembling basic disaster supplies “Stay” and “Go” Kits is very similar to preparing for a trip. Collect essential items, then switch out expired items for fresh ones. You can tailor the kits to your family’s requirements, making special allowances for pets, babies and the elderly. Update them as your family grows. Many of these provisions you can find around your home. However, you can also buy ready-made emergency kits. Also, gather items recommended in Financial Preparedness Tips.

“Stay” Kit: Place in waterproof plastic Bins

• Have a print-out of recommended Emergency Supply List
• Food; Rotate non-perishable food
• Manual can opener  
• Water; one gallon per person, per day, for three days
• First Aid Kit
• Flashlight and extra Batteries
• Shelter (Plastic sheeting, duct-tape, Tent, Sleeping bag/ Blanket)
• Phone Chargers
• Emergency Weather Radio

“Go” Kit: Place in Duffle bag or backpack

Walking or Driving? Make a Car Kit.

• Print-out of recommended Emergency Supply List
• Food; Three-day supply
• Manual can opener
• Mess kit
• Matches in plastic slide-lock bag
• Water; one gallon per person, per day for three days
• First Aid Kit
• Sewing Kit
• Swiss Army knife or folding pocket tools
• Work gloves/Tools
• Flashlight and extra Batteries
• Shelter (Plastic sheeting, duct-tape, tent, sleeping bag/ blanket)
• Phone Chargers
• Emergency Weather Radio
• Maps, sealed in slide-lock plastic bags
• Masks, gloves, hand sanitizer for whole family

For ready-made kits, Or for Ideas to make your own:

• Emergency Supplies Review
• American Red Cross Store
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• Uncharted Supply Company

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