Grab-and-Go Bags (August 2021)
August 1: Planning for an Evacuation Some disasters (such as a fire) may require you to evacuate for at least 3 or more days. What would you need if you had to leave your house with no notice and fast food places and gas stations were closed? Organize Disaster Supplies
Family Home Evening Materials: More Information:
#getprepared First 3 Minutes: Grab & Go Bags (June 2021)Have you ever thought about what you will need in the first three minutes after an emergency (especially if you have to evacuate in the middle of the night due to a fire or earthquake)? This fantastic blog post contains a simple, 6-item kit of things you can assemble for each person in your family. The 2-minute video shows how to secure the kit to each person's bed and how to use it in an emergency.
Tip 1: Use an old pillowcase if you don't have a bag. Tip 2: When you replace a pair of tennis shoes, put the old ones in the grab-and-go bag. The images below will give you some additional ideas for children: |
Social Media Post: Go Bags
Saw these at Dollar Tree the other day. They might work well as go-bags that you could attach to kids' bedframes. #getprepared |
August 8: 72-Hour Kits
What would you need if you had to spend 3 or more days at an emergency shelter or living outside? These are the items you should put in your 72-hour Survival Kit (Infographic)
It can feel overwhelming to get a 72-hour kit ready for every member of your family. Here is a week-by-week schedule with some great ideas and helpful photos that will make it easy: 72-hour Kits: A Printable Schedule to Actually Finish Them
Family Home Evening Materials: Be a Hero, Build a Kit Free Computer Game
More information: You’ll want to adapt the kinds of emergency bags you pack based on the people who are living in your home. These links will help you with that:
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What would you need if you had to spend 3 or more days at an emergency shelter or living outside? These are the items you should put in your 72-hour Survival Kit (Infographic)
It can feel overwhelming to get a 72-hour kit ready for every member of your family. Here is a week-by-week schedule with some great ideas and helpful photos that will make it easy: 72-hour Kits: A Printable Schedule to Actually Finish Them
Family Home Evening Materials: Be a Hero, Build a Kit Free Computer Game
More information: You’ll want to adapt the kinds of emergency bags you pack based on the people who are living in your home. These links will help you with that:
- Which Emergency Kit Bags Do You Really Need? (This post will help you to understand the different types of emergency bags you might want to pack and the purposes for which each one works best.)
- 72-hour Survival Kit for Under $11 (food only)
- 72-hour Emergency Kit for Your Baby (Note: Pack clothing a size larger than the child currently wears)
- 72-hour Kits for Kids: Why You Should Pack One (Excellent blog post with helpful photos)
- Emergency Kit Checklists (Excellent, detailed checklists from Emergency Prep Gear for various types of kits, including this Best 72-hour Kit Checklist & Products (Categorized checklist organized by categories with each item linked to a survival priority)
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