Create a Basic Emergency Kit for Your Home

Hurricanes. Floods. Tornados. Earthquakes. Snowstorms.

There are many different situations that could cause your family to need emergency supplies. Are you prepared?

Despite the various emergency situations that have arisen during recent years, the average family is poorly prepared for unforeseen catastrophes. To ensure your household is prepared, you should have a basic emergency kit in your home.

Store your supplies in an airtight, waterproof plastic bin or box.

When deciding on the amount of supplies you need, consider how long you might be without aid or assistance. City and suburban neighborhoods are likely to get help in a short period of time. Folks in rural areas, however, may go for a week or longer without any contact with emergency personnel.

The American Red Cross recommends that families have enough supplies to last three days. More cautious folks may want adequate food and water for seven days or more.

A properly stocked emergency kit could save your life.

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