5 Things to Keep in Your Emergency Kit
Sure, you have a first-aid kit and a couple of canned goods in your kitchen cabinet. But, do you know which items you’d need most in an emergency? In the event of an emergency, most of the time we find ourselves either cooped up at home or need to evacuate to a different place for a couple of days. During this time, there will be limited availability of resources, forcing you to go for days without basic necessities. It can be hard to imagine several days (or week) of no electricity, no internet or running water. But during an emergency, there are endless possibilities of what might happen. That’s why you and your family should have an emergency plan and supplies to be ready for any type of disaster. Here’s a look at some of the must-have items for your emergency kit: 1. Food Ready.gov suggests keeping three days' worth of nonperishable food. But to be safe, keep at least two weeks' worth of food on hand. Look for foods that do not easily spoil and e...
