72 hour emergency kits need to be updated with winter clothing, proper footwear, and food that will fill a hungry tummy in the cold, like soups, hot chocolate, etc. Proper sleep wear, sleeping bags, pajamas, etc should also be checked, as winter ones will be different than summer wear. Medication should now include things like cold and flu options, since this season is now upon us. Here is a checklist you can use to walk you through this process of updating and rotating your 72 hour kit this week. It can be a fun family night project for all involved!
Check your emergency car kits as well. Make sure that you have all of the tools and supplies you might need for winter driving, if that is a problem in your area, like it is for me. Winter driving can be deadly, especially if you are not prepared. At least purchase a small shovel and have it in your trunk, along with a warm blanket or two, some energy or protein bars that could sustain you if you got stranded, and warm clothing in case you have to walk somewhere. It isn't uncommon to hear the stories of someone who has gone off the road in a blizzard, and either stayed in their car and froze, or decided to walk and froze. Be prepared for either situation because you don't know if it will happen to you.
Make fall and spring your routine to check these emergency kits or situations and make sure you are prepared for the coming seasons. They each bring with them their various challenges, so just go do it!
0 comments:
Post a Comment