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