Building a Storm Kit

6/19/2020 (Permalink)

Are you ready for a Storm when it hits?

Build a Storm Emergency Kit

Part of being prepared is to have a Storm Emergency Kit prepared. Below is a list of items that should be included in a basic Storm kit. Be sure to have the kit in a sealed container and in a safe location that if you have to take cover during a storm-you could still access.

Keep in mind specifics that may not be included: a toy for comfort, maybe a few family photo copies and safely sealed digital copies of important documents.

Supplies should Incude:

• Backpack
• Bottled Water
• Non-Perishable food (Can Opener)
• Eating utensils
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• First Aid Kit-with book
• Tissues and Toilet with bags for disposal
• Writing utensils and paper
• Sleeping bags or Warm blankets-per person
• Wrench or Pliers to turn off utilities
• Personal Hygiene kits
• Whistle to call for help
• Battery powered radio and NOAA weather radio
• Formula, Diapers and other supplies if you have a baby in the home
• Dust mask to filter air
• Extra pet supplies-if you have pets
• Plastic Sheeting and Duct tape
• A change of clothes for each person

Also include a jacket, hat, gloves and closed toe shoes for walking.

• Rain gear/supplies
• Cash
• Paper Towels
• Fire Extinguisher/Large baking soda
• Cards/Games
• Extra Zip close bags
• Extra of any required medications as well as basic, over the counter medications.