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Need any ideas on how to make an emergency kit for your own family? Here's a quick and easy guide to what you should prioritize in your kit.
**Have a kit ready with you in an accessible, nearby area where it is easy to reach. In this bag, you should carry items that will help you in case you are away from home for days at a time.
Making Your Own Emergency Kit:
It is ideal to use backpacks to store your items due to their accessibility and how easy they are to carry. In this backpack, you'll need necessities like..
3 days worth of non-perishable foods (ie: canned food) and 3 gallons worth of water
A map with at LEAST 2 evacuation routes
Important prescriptions & medication you take on the daily
A fresh set of clothes, glasses, and contact lenses (if needed)
Important documents (copies of birth certificate, passports)
A first-aid kit (bandaids, compression bandage, ointment, sanitizer, pain reliever, alcohol pads)
Battery-powered radio (with extra batteries)
Credit cards, cash, & car keys
A flashlight and gloves
If you have pets, don't forget pet food & water!
If You Have Extra Time:
If you have spare time to carry a few extra items, try to take the following:
Chargers for technology
Personal computer data on hard drives/disks
Other valuables that are easy to carry (ie: jewelry)
Family photos and other irreplaceable items
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