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EMERGENCY Preparations

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WHAT THE RED CROSS RECOMMENDS PACKING
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BEST FOODS TO STOCK FOR EMERGENCIES
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MAKE A PLAN FOR FAMILY & PETS
Karen & Rich McCann's
EMERGENCY KIT CONTENTS


Inside the red backpack
(in case that’s all we can take)
 
2 high visibility safety vests
2 miners’ headlamps, with rechargers
2 emergency blankets
Rich’s 12-in-1 utility tool
1 whistle
1 compass
2 maps, county and region
1 pocket first aid kit (mostly bandaids & aspirin)
1 week's supply of our regular medications
1 pair each spare eyeglasses
2 packs moist towelettes
2 packs tissues
1 light stick
2 filtration masks (for smoke, dust)
2 pairs plastic gloves
1 iPhone recharging cord
1 can almonds
1 pint Vitamin G (gin)
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In the rolling cart
 
Food
Note: anything not canned or bottled goes in Tupperware

 
12 pouches of water, 4.225 each
1 can/bottle/jar opener
2 spoons
1 steak knife
1 corkscrew
2 cans chicken soup
1 can cashews
2 tins sardines
1 jar peanut butter
2 boxes of cookies
2 chocolate bars
2 packs of 6 MayDay Energy Food Rations (ghastly, but if we’re really desperate…)
 
 
First Aid
Packed in Tupperware

Antibiotic ointment
Allergy meds
Nasal decongestant tabs
Imodium
Tylenol
Ace bandage
Gauze
 
 
Toos & Gear
1 flashlight
2 plastic ponchos
1 small hammer with screwdrivers in handle
1 pair scissors
1 light stick
2 compressed towel tablets
1 ear-piercing personal safety alarm
1 roll duct tape
1 box matches
4 packs tissues
4 large zip-lock bags
1 notebook
4 pens, 1 pencil
1 rope
Book: Where There Is No Doctor (medical instructions)
1 sign showing our rendezvous destination (for hitchhiking)

  • Start Here
  • My Blog
  • My Travel Books
    • My San Francisco >
      • SF BOOK CONTENTS
      • SF BOOK SAMPLE
    • GREAT MED COMFORT FOOD BOOK
    • MOVING TO SEVILLE
    • EASTERN EUROPE BY RAIL
    • PACK LIGHT
    • Seville's New Normal
  • FINDING HOPE
  • The Amigos Project
  • Cheap & Cheerful San Francisco
    • My Picks: Best of SF
  • Cozy Places to Eat in Seville
    • Romantic Restaurants
    • Tapas Bars
    • Cocktail Bars
    • Breakfast
    • Sweet Indulgences
  • The Nutters' Tour
  • Med Comfort Food Tour
  • Mediterranean Recipes
  • Dive Bars
  • Travel Tips
    • Packing
    • Enjoy the Best of Seville
  • About
    • PRESS
  • Contact
  • Emergency Kit