Creating a Home Emergency Kit


July 28, 2015

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Create a Home Emegency Kit


Here in the summertime, we have had several severe weather storms that surged in a short amount of time. With hot temperatures in the west, monsoon storms arrive from the south where there has has been severe lightning and downpour of rain.

Several suburb cities were without power for several hours. When the power goes out, usually the first thing that happens is that you can't see in the dark and you are fumbling trying to walk around in the dark. In order to be prepared for power outages, each homeowners can prepare an emergency kit for their household.

One of the first items in the kit is a good Lantern that operates on batteries. The one we recommend is Energizer LED Red Folding Lantern. The description is from Home Depot as shown: "Energizer - Weather Ready LED Red Folding Lantern features 3 separate modes that offer high, low and nightlight. It has the ability to fold out for a 360° area light and can also fold in for compact storage. This lantern is powered by 4 D batteries (sold separately) and can last for up to 135 hours."

The emergency First Aid Kit we recommend is 3M 118 Piece Industrial First Aid Kit. The 3M First Aid Kits include reliable first aid treatment which includes 118-piece kit. The kit features a Portable carrying case, 45 assorted adhesive bandages, gauze, towelettes and assorted pads, and includes scissors, tweezers and more.

Below are some of the items that should be in a homeowner's house for emergency purposes.


Emergency Kit

:
  • Energizer LED Lantern
  • D-sized batteries (extra too)
  • 3M Emergency First Aid Kit
  • Candles and Matches
  • Camping Stove
  • Propane
  • Bottled Water

Also, remember each year to replace batteries and check the emergency kit for replacement items or additional items to add to the kit as needed.


Some of the content from this article were taken from theFamily Handyman website.

- Jack Handyman

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