Winter storms come with frequent power outages. Some items that should be in every house
include:
- Water: at least 1 gallon per person per day for drinking, hygiene, and food preparation
- Food: a 3-day supply of nonperishable foods that do not require cooking like peanut butter,
- nuts, canned meat, vegetables/fruit
- Life sustaining medications: have an extra 7 day supply
- Don’t forget pets: they need food, water, leashes, toys
- First aid kit and extra blankets
- Battery operated radio; flashlights and extra batteries
- Cash: ATMs or credit cards may not work if no power
- Cell phones and chargers: even if no cell service they can call 911
- Duct tape; heavy duty trash bags; face masks; pipe wrench, a multipurpose tool with pliers,
- knife; garbage bags and ties; paper towels
- Manual can opener; paper plates and cups
- Matches in waterproof containers
- Unscented household chlorine bleach can purify water
- Important documents: in a waterproof container
- Sanitation, personal hygiene items: including wipes
- TEDDY BEAR!!!!
