BUILD A KIT
A disaster supplies kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
Try to assemble your kit well in advance of an emergency. You may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and take essentials with you. You will probably not have time to search for the supplies you need or shop for them.
You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least 72 hours. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours or it might take days.
Additionally, basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment and telephones may be cut off for days or even a week, or longer. Your supplies kit should contain items to help you manage during these outages.
Source: http://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit
Many, many sources have instructed us to make some sore of disaster kit to keep on hand. And like any responsible adult, I promptly ignore them and rely on the notion that nothing bad could happen to me. Yes, I am slightly ashamed to admit that. I decided it was time to actually be prepared because I would much, much rather be safe than sorry. Putting together the 72-hr kit took some time and supply-gathering, but it is definitely worth it. If you don't have one, I strongly suggest finding time to do it NOW- don't put it off and foolishly think you're exempt from all bad things in the world. You never know when you'll need it. Below is a link to a good checklist.
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