North Bay Woman Magazine
Issue link: https://www.ifoldsflip.com/i/1367821
S P R I N G | S U M M E R 2 0 2 1 NORTH BAY WOMAN 19 Above clockwise from left: Rescue blanket, standard emergency kit with cell phone charger, flashflight, batteries, pocket knife, compact stove for heating food fast, dry goods including survival food kit, backpack, water purifiers and drops. – All survival kit photos courtesy of Laura Castelli foods, jerky, peanut- butter, nuts, bars, tuna, baby food, and a backpacking propane or butane burner if you have the room n Water enough for all members of the household (1 gallon per person is suggested) but that obviously won't fit so as much as you can put in or carry n First aid kit: Tylenol, emergency Mylar blankets, toilet paper, Ziploc bags n Phone charger, USB cord, crank/ battery radio, GPS n Eyeglasses as needed n Headlamp, knife, lighter, waterproof matches, flashlight, whistle n Water purifier drops and/or water filter system n Duct tape, parachute cord, cable ties, a bottle to fill, a bowl or pot n Hand sanitizer, wipes, gloves, masks, soap n Insurance information, will/trust, deeds, all important documents including phone numbers (can be stored on a flash drive to make easier to carry) n Prescriptions enough for three to five days — ideally in the container they came in to reorder n Pet food, leashes and enough water per number of pets. PREP FOR LONGER EMERGENCIES n Long shelf food supplies: Oatmeal, Patriot pouches (they last up to 25 years, available online) beans, rice, dry milk, soups, canned foods, homemade canned items etc. n Cook stove with additional fuel n Extra fuel for vehicle n Gas generator or a portable solar generator n Firewood or a way to heat your home (block off one room to live in if needed to keep warm) n Water. If it is in plastic contain ers mark the date with a Sharpie and rotate in and out to keep current,rain catchment container, water purification method n Sleeping bags, tent, tarps n Extra cash n Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, paper plates, plastic silverware n Garbage bags, HVAC filters, batteries. n