Make sure you are prepared for the next storm with this easy DIY Emergency Kit.
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If a storm, disaster or emergency was to strike your area, would you be ready? Â Do you have essential supplies in an easy to access place? Â Would you be ready to leave your home on a moment’s notice?
I know that I have most of the supplies I need in the case of an emergency or storm, but they’re not all in one place. Â The truth is, if we lost power I would have to scramble around looking for everything I needed. Â Until now!
I made my own emergency kit and plan to make we were prepared.
How to Make Your Own DIY Emergency Kit
A little preparation goes a long way in the case of an emergency or disaster. Â Creating your own DIY Emergency Kit is pretty easy and you probably have a number of the items already.
- First aid kit
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Weather radio (we love this one – you can even charge your cell phone with it)
- Non perishable food
- Bottled water (one gallon per person should last 3 days)
- Can opener (non-electric)
- Hand santizer, wipes and paper towels
- 1 blankets for each person in your home (these emergency blankets are great because they are very compact)
- Emergency contact information – you can get a handy printable here
- Essential medications
- Diapers and formula (for babies)
- Cash
If you have pets, you should also include:
- Pet food in an airtight container
- Extra water
- Litter
- Leash
Store these items in a large air tight tote or a 5 gallon bucket.
You could also pick up these pre-assembled emergency back packs. Â They come packed with everything you may need in the case of an emergency (minus the cash!), including food, water and much more. Â Everything is packed in a convenient back pack.
Good Old Fashioned Fun
You should also think about ways to keep your family entertained during time when you may be powerless. Â Here are some of my favorites:
- Farkle
- Mad Libs
- Classic Card Games
- Trouble
