Building a Tornado Emergency Kit for Your Household

Mind4Survival lays out how to assemble a tornado emergency kit that can keep a household self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.

Key points

• Water and food: Plan on 1 gallon of water per person per day for three days, plus three days of food that needs no cooking or refrigeration, and a manual can opener.
• Light and communication: Flashlights with spare batteries, a headlamp, a whistle and a NOAA weather radio. The author prefers battery power over hand-crank.
• Safety gear: A first-aid kit, sanitation supplies, a multi-tool, dust masks, work gloves, safety glasses and blankets.
• Tailoring: Add items for children, pets and people with special needs, including at least a week of prescription medications.
• Documents and cash: Keep copies of key papers in a waterproof container, along with small bills, since ATMs may be down.

Quick take

The author recommends keeping the main kit in or near your shelter, with smaller kits in your car and at work. The guide suggests reviewing the kit at least once every six months, rotating food and water, and testing batteries.

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