Large plastic bin with lid ____
Flashlight ____
Battery powered radio ____
First aid kit ____
Bicycle helmets (to protect your head) ____
Whistle (to call for help if you are trapped) ____
Extra clothing/blankets ____
Extra shoes (to walk over damage/debris) ____
Extra car keys ____
Extra credit card/cash/travelers checks ____
Extra batteries (for all electronic items) ____
Bottled water (1 per person) ____
Snacks (granola bars) ____
Conduct severe weather safety drills every year on May 1 and designate an area of your house as your "safe room". Keep the emergency kit in the safe room at all times.
Your safe room should be a windowless interior room, preferably in the basement.
Pick two meeting places, one near your house/one outside of your neighborhood, just in case family members get separated:
1. ________________________________
2. ________________________________
Choose an out of town friend or relative to act as your family "check-in" contact for everyone to call in case you are separated. This is important for parents who work out of the home and kids in school and after school activities:
Contact and phone number(s): ___________________________________________
