- Infants- Diapers and wipes, bottles, food, lotion, medications, blankets, extra clothing, etc.
- Children-Stress relieving toys and games, food, vitamins, blankets, extra clothing, etc.
- Elderly-Medications, extra bedding, special food items, etc.
Don't Forget Your Emergency Kit
Bruce Barton, a well known writer, once said “When I think of what tremendous consequences come from little things, I am tempted to think, there are no little things.”
Many people have taken the time to purchase emergency supplies for themselves and their families. Once these supplies have been purchased many people forget to check their kits on a regular basis to be sure the supplies are fresh and in usable condition.
One of the most difficult parts of this process is merely remembering. Since we all schedule our lives very differently, we recommend tailoring a system that you know will work for you in checking your emergency kits. One recommendation is to mark the date to review your kits on your calendar six months in advance. When the day arrives, be sure to schedule a new date in another six months. This process will ensure that your kits are checked every six months. Some have chosen April and October and others have chosen January and June, regardless of what months are chosen it is wise to check your kits on a regular basis.
When the time comes to check your emergency preparedness supplies, it is wise to remember these three words: review, evaluate and replenish.