Be Prepared: Making a Disaster Kit

The kids are going back to school and summer is ending, but hurricane season is far from over.  Since we have already had some storms this season, it's a good idea to make sure our disaster kits are still well stocked. 

Food and water:  Check the expiration dates on your non-perishable food items and water.  It is important to have plenty of food and a gallon of water for each person that will last at least three days. 

Baby:  Don't forget diapers and feeding supplies for the baby.

Batteries: Make sure the batteries in your battery powered radio and your flashlights are still good, and that your radio and flashlights are still working. 

Restock your first aid kit.  Click the link for information on making your own first aid kit.

Other supplies to have in your disaster kit:
manual can opener, dust masks, duct tape, moist towelettes and/or hand sanitizer, garbage bags, local maps, tools, coloring books and crayons for the kids and a car charger for your cell phone

Follow the link for more information about hurricane preparedness.  For more information about putting together a disaster kit, visit this site. 

Valerie Marcellus, Nutritionist Senior