Disaster Preparedness: 6 Essentials for Your Family Survival KitUse this search feature to quickly find the information you’re looking for. Disaster Preparedness: 6 Essentials for Your Family Survival Kit. 
You owe it to your yourself and your peace of mind to plan for the worst. There are a few basic things you'll need in any emergency - We owe it to our families - and our peace of mind - to have an emergency kit at home. I keep two emergency kits: One at the house and one in a backpack in the car. If I break down in the snow on the way to a snowboarding trip in Lake Tahoe, I'm covered. At home, I put my disaster kit in a huge, heavy-duty trashcan with a lid. I pray I never need it. But if I do, I'll be very glad to have it. The 6 Essentials1 Water. If your local water is contaminated or shut off, you'll need water not only to drink but for cooking and bathing.Store at least one gallon, per person per day, for a minimum of three days. Refresh your water supply every six months. Water gets a little flat and tastes funny if stored too long. 2 Food. Stock a week's worth of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare foods. Good bets included canned or powdered milk, canned fruits and vegetables, granola bars, and comfort foods such as candy or cookies. (You may be needing a little comfort when you break open this kit.) Avoid salty foods because you'll need to conserve your water. 3 First aid supplies. You should have a first aid kit whether you have a disaster kit or not. Stock it with: * a first-aid manual * bandages * adhesive tape * scissors * thermometer * latex gloves * sunscreen * medications, including aspirin, acetaminophen, antacid, anti-diarrhea medicine, syrup of Ipecac and any prescription medications your family takes. 4 Cleaning supplies. These include: * liquid soap * toilet paper * antibacterial soap * bleach * garbage bags * paper towels 5 Clothing. Pack at least: * one change of clothing for each family member * heavy duty boots or shoes * gloves* blankets or sleeping bags. 6 Extras including: * a flashlight 
* a radio with extra batteries* a can opener * a camp stove * aluminum foil * matches * fire extinguisher * an extra set of keys * a little spare cash * extra eye glasses * books or games for the kids. Plan for the worst-case scenario. In the best-case scenario, your efforts will have been a time spent. Oh darn, we never had a disaster! Who could complain about that? Are You Prepared for an Earthquake? If you find this website useful, please consider helping with its production with a donation of $10. To say 'thank you' for your generosity, we will give you the info packed e-book for parents considering a family pet – and those who already have one – “Taming the Family Zoo”. Your e-book link will be sent to you with your donation receipt.
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