With disaster planning forefront in people's minds, now's the time to get a Grab and Go kit to keep your family well-provisioned in the event of a disaster.
Remember, it's up to you to look after your own needs for the first 72 hours.
Grab and Go Bag
Cash (quarters and paper money)
Duct Tape & duct mask
Flashlight & portable radio with spare batteries
Foods (5-year type, plus granola, energy bars, fruit leathers)
Identification
Map of area
Medications (as well as Tylenol etc.)
Mini first aid kit
Out of area contact number
Paper and pens
Personal hygiene items
pocket or Swiss Army knife
rope
Set of spare clothing, rain gear, boots, socks
Silver foil blankets
Spare glasses
Water 5-year type or bottled
Waterproof matches
Whistle on a Strong
Work gloves
Cards or games (optional)
Candles (tea lights are good)
Copies of important documents such as mortgage papers, home insurance and passports)