Be honest, Cali having 3 earthquakes in less than a week freaked you out too. It definitely reminded me of the earthquake we had in 2001, not to mention the fact that the news loves to remind us that we’re (Seattle, WA) due for another one.
With that being said, a great man named Suga Free once said, “If you stay ready you ain’t got to get ready!” Below is a 72-hour Emergency Kit you should have in your home JUST IN CASE something does sneak up on us.
72-hour Emergency Kit recommended by the Red Cross
Basic Supplies
Water: One gallon per person, per day.
Food: Non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items
Flashlight
Extra Batteries
First Aid Kit
Medications (7-day supply)
Multi-purpose tool
Sanitation and personal hygiene items
Copies of personal documents - birth certificates, social security cards, real estate contracts, insurance contracts, bank records and passports, immunization records and any other important personal documents
Cell phone with chargers
Family and Emergency Contact Information
Extra Cash (Small Bills and Coins)
Emergency Blanket
Maps of the area
Hand-Crank Radio
Extras:
Baby Supplies: formula, diapers, medications
Pet Supplies: collar, leash, id, food, carrier and bowl
Two-way Radios
Manual Can Opener
Games and Activities
Extra set of car and house keys
Whistle
Surgical Masks
Matches
Rain Gear
Towels
Work Gloves
Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
Plastic Sheeting
Duct Tape
Scissors
Household Liquid Bleach
Entertainment Items
Blankets or sleeping bags
Tool Kit
Trash Bags
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Baby Wipes
Family Plan
Don’t get me wrong, not trying to jinx anything here, I would love to be warned about natural disasters so I can fly across the country till it’s over, however. Life doesn’t work that way, so again, stay ready so you don’t have to get ready!
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