Things to have in an emergency kit
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1.
first aid kit
in case of an injury or accident
19 points - added 3 years ago by guest -
2.
food
if on your first day without a house,you might not be able to go to a cafe or something so you might need some food to keep you going.
18 points - added 2 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
I think it should be 2, also
Added 2 years ago by guest, 1 point
I think it was correct and should be number 2 in the list
Added 2 years ago by guest, 1 point
3.
radio
16 points - added 3 years ago by guest -
4.
Passport, Visa, Birth Certificate
For disasters where you have to leave the area, most other cities/towns will require identification and/or proof of citizenship or they will not allow entry.
15 points - added 3 years ago by guest -
5.
blanket
if you are cold it will keep you warm
14 points - added 3 years ago by guest -
6.
Fresh Water
Otherwise you could die of dehydration or get sick from contaminated water.
12 points - added 5 months ago by BBnewgo -
7.
duct tape
9 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
8.
cash
put aside some cash, just in case. ATMs will not work without electricity!
9 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
9.
Scissors
For the times when a knife is a little awkward to use.
8 points - added 5 months ago by BBnewgo -
10.
A knife
A basic survival need
8 points - added 5 months ago by BBnewgo -
11.
spare tire for car
8 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
12.
medication
7 points - added 2 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
why would this be -5points it pretty reasonable!
Added 7 months ago by guest, 0 points
13.
wind up radio
you don't need batteries to use a wind up radio--and you can listen to see when the electricity will be back on!
7 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
14.
matches
7 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
15.
batteries
7 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
16.
tuna or chicken in cans
6 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
17.
bottled water
6 points - added 3 years ago by clementine - 1 comment
Comments:
i think it should be iced
Added 2 years ago by guest, -1 points
18.
generator
5 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
19.
canned goods
4 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
20.
flashlights
4 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
21.
candles
3 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
22.
clean clothing
You won't want to do laundry the old fashioned way!
3 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
23.
Extra Batteries
If you have any sense, you will use lots of battery powered stuff. Need Extra
2 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
24.
Pillow
Better than the floor!
2 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
25.
Extra Clothes
YOU SHOULD KNOW THIS!!!!!!!!!!!
2 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
26.
a phone
to communicate
2 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
27.
walky talkys
In case you get seperated from your family; cell phones may not work.
2 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
28.
Gold, Silver, Platinum Jewelry or watches
Often after a disaster national currencies will be worthless.
2 points - added 3 years ago by guest -
29.
cold packs
2 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
30.
manual can opener
don't rely on your electric can opener--it won't work if the lights go out!
2 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
31.
battery powered clock
1 point - added 3 years ago by clementine -
32.
pads
any females.
0 points - added 8 months ago by guest -
33.
bandages
0 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
34.
propane grill
Don't forget to pick up an extra tank--you can cook just about anything you need on a grill.
0 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
35.
helment
if you dont have a basement put one on to protect your head
-1 point - added 2 years ago by guest -
36.
soap shampoo and such
to get cleaned
-1 point - added 3 years ago by guest -
37.
Gasoline
If you cannot figure this out then wow............
-3 points - added 3 years ago by guest -
38.
battery powered tea kettle
-3 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
39.
light sticks
-4 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
40.
trash bags
just in case you have broken windows or glass to clean up
-4 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
41.
picture of everyone that lives with you
in case they get lost just show everyone the picture and you'll find that person
-5 points - added 3 years ago by guest -
42.
Bag
To store all these things
-5 points - added 3 years ago by guest -
43.
french press
for making coffee sans electricity!
-10 points - added 3 years ago by clementine -
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