Upon arrival at our halfway home this evening, coming from a weekly visit to the grand folks down south, I mentioned to our nanny/help to remind me to put together an emergency kit essentially for Le Misch, in the event of a calamity of any magnitude occurs.
I am still devastated by the unfathomable disaster that hit Japan and I thought, we all have to be prepared in any way we can, right?
I am still devastated by the unfathomable disaster that hit Japan and I thought, we all have to be prepared in any way we can, right?
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And just as I was thinking about our emergency kit, I came across Stephmodo's preparedness process. Yes! What we need is a 72-hour kit! But what to put inside? My nanny's first thought was-- flashlight! Smart. So far here's my list:
- Flashlight or head lamps
- Milk in small packages
- Power bars (love this idea from Stephmodo!)
- Important documents- passports, birth certificates, etc. (again from Stephmodo)
- Clothes for the little girl
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Alcohol
- First-Aid Kit
- One of Mischka's favorite stuffed toy (trivial, I know, but it will help calm her down when things get crazy)
- Some cash
- Vitamins
- Paracetamol, anti-allergy meds
It would also be good to have one of these again via Stephmodo.
Are you also putting together your 72-hour kit or have one prepared already? Please do share what's in it.
Here are some more things you can consider adding to your list: extra batteries, battery operated radio, bottled water and blanket. We also put all our important documents in a fire-proof safe so when there's an emergency we just grab the key and go. Well, that's assuming we can go back for the safe.
ReplyDeletedon't forget a whistle! :) by the way Miks, we're all in red and white at work today to remember those lost and still missing in the Japan quake. I miss you!
ReplyDeletewas just asking hubby if i should keep some canned goods and what not for just-in-case situations like my most dreaded->earthquake. he said yes but i figured family would certainly be around for supplies. maybe i should rethink my stand.
ReplyDeleteposted mine last night..and i realized how incomplete my kit was..
ReplyDeleteThank you girls for your tips! Now I must update our kit.
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