Be Prepared

We are never as organized as we would like. However, when a major disaster hits, we begin to see how far away from being organized we would really like to be. I have great dreams of storing and rotating food and water so that we will be well prepared should the need arise. Yet, it takes time, energy and a little bit of money.

Over the next few weeks we are going to build a 72 hour Family Emergency Kit. Most of us are not able to run to the store and purchase everything we need in one swell swoop. By breaking it down into manageable pieces, we can begin to see our goal take light.

This week: Lets keep it simple and cheap. It won't cost you much and yet you will begin to set out on a journey to be organized and prepared.

Storage :

One 32 gallon new trash can with lid, or a large plastic tote. This needs to be accessible and portable if an evacuation is ordered. Find a corner in your garage, or shed to store it. Keep it in plain sight, and make it your goal to keep clutter away from it.
While your at the store picking out your storage container, purchase a notepad, pencils and a sharpener. If your budget will allow, grab one or two pairs of work gloves to throw in as well. While you may wonder why these are necessary, and certainly they are not as important as food, water and shelter, having paper and pencils will allow you to leave notes for neighbors, family or to pass along your number and name to emergency workers.

Total Cost This week $10-20 (depending on your storage container.)