g–mom No. 1 FOOD BASICS
Have food that takes minimal prep and has a long shelf life on hand—peanut butter, protein bars, insta-noodles, canned soup (and a can opener), along with a bowl and utensils.
No. 2 LIGHT
Working flashlights with extra batteries and camping-style lanterns are key.
No. 3
911 Prep
Make it a habit to charge your cellphone overnight—especially if there are possible power outages predicted. You may also want to purchase emergency cordless chargers. And for those of us who still have landlines, keep an old-fashioned corded phone tucked away in an easyto-find spot. (Remember, those cordless phones won’t work without electricity.)
TAKE A CUE FROM BEN FRANKLIN AND REMEMBER THAT AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE
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’ve lived all over the U.S. and throughout the years have encountered earthquakes, mudslides, wildfires, hurricanes, tornados, flash floods and blizzards. Dealing with what
Mother Nature throws your way is a little easier with some planning. You don’t need to be a hoarder or build a bunker, but you should consider investing in some emergency prep today.
No. 5 WARMTH + CLOTHING
Have extra blankets and an extra set of clothes for the family in your emergency kit.
WATER
Store several jugs of water in case the water supply is affected. (Bottled water can last stored for two years.)
HEALTH
A first-aid kit with basic supplies including bandages, Neosporin, tweezers, etc. is an important addition.
It’ll help you deal with whatever tomorrow may bring.
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