Having kids is one way to really make you start acting like a grown up fast. The level of preparation that is required by going almost anywhere is almost comical. It won't be like this for long but for now, it's a big responsibility to make sure everyone of happy and well taken care of. This month's Parents magazine has an article in it about disaster kits. That, combined with the tropical storm/hurricane warnings that have been popping up, made me realize that I can no longer be dismissive of this type of planning. Sure, we'd evacuate if there was a big storm headed this way but even a category 1 could leave us without power for days, or worse, what about tornados and other things you can't see coming? So, I made a list and we braved Wal-Mart. You know it's serious when we actually make a trip to Wal-Mart - I haven't been there in probably a year, but for some things, Target just won't cut it. Although I still need to add a few things to our box, it was fairly painless and I got almost everything we needed for under $100. I made a "replenish list" of everything in the box, along with expiration dates, so that we know when to replenish our supplies. I've included a list below the pics in case you decide to make one too (when it's listed all out it seems kind of crazy but it wasn't expensive and I'd rather be the person on our street with everything we need than the one with sunburned children waiting in a line for diapers and emergency supplies).
3 comments:
I LOVE this picture of Miss Ava. And I think you needed to do this... not obsessive- just smart. The people who wait until the storm is forecast for landfall to prepare are the ones you DO NOT want to be in line with at Wal-Mart. Now that thought IS a nightmare.
Hey Jess,
You know how Ken's dad works for Fema/natural disasters, when we had that Big Charlie scare a few years back he said to make sure you definately have some kind of boots/extra sneakers (with a can of water repellant spray) and lots of plastic bags. He was very clear and firm about the boots, even a cheap pair that you can water, just an idea. Thanks for the list, I have nothing prepared but the boots and bags, I need to get on that one!
I need to do this again. I had it all in a handy duffle, but I didn't maintain it.
I'd suggest a couple of things. First is a rope--not a heavy one, but more like clothesline weight.
The other is towels. If you are wet, a dry towel is such a comfort. If space is an issue, you can get super absorbent towels in the camping section. They don't take as much space as terry, but they would serve to dry your face or wet hair.
And, don't forget pets--collars, leashes, copy of rabies vaccination, etc.
Now, I need to go do the same thing!
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