I live in an area that has nearly daily quakes and we're also close to an active volcano. My emergency kit is well-stocked! I try to prepare for any potential emergency, but I also keep stuff in separate kits so we can grab what we need easily. If yo...
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Basic Emergency Supplies
First Aid Stuff
Keeping Kids Occupied
Emergency Food and Drink
Other Useful Emergency Items
Basic Emergency Supplies
These are some of the absolute basics you should have in your emergency kit.
First Aid Stuff
If there is an emergency, it's likely there will be injuries. I highly recommend keeping at least a basic first aid kit on hand.
Keeping Kids Occupied
Kids can be entertained while you're dealing with other things you don't want them to see, and to keep their spirits up.
Emergency Food and Drink
You're supposed to have enough food and water for three days per person. I like to buy in bulk to make sure we have enough, and rotate it out with our regular food.
Other Useful Emergency Items
Some things aren't a must-have, but can certainly be useful. Here's what I like to have in my emergency kit, on top of everything else.