Challenge #1: Sorting like with like (canned goods, dry goods, drinks, cleaning supplies, etc…). I created zones for the various types of foods and supplies and collected them from around the room so that they could be retrieved easily.
Challenge #2: Storing items efficiently (dry items in containers to protect from moisture or any potential critters). If you’ve ever experienced these issues, you’ll know to do this too!
Challenge #3: Vitamins, medications, first aid supplies- sorted and clearly labeled.
Here is a partial emergency supply list from the Red Cross:
At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below:
- Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
- Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
- Flashlight
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
- Extra batteries
- Deluxe family first aid kit
- Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
- Multi-purpose tool
- Sanitation and personal hygiene items
- Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
- Cell phone with chargers
- Family and emergency contact information
- Extra cash
- Emergency blanket
- Map(s) of the area
For a full list of recommended emergency supplies from the Red Cross,
click here.
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