My Basic Bad Weather Survival Kits

Basis Bug-in Kit

You may need to shelter-in-place or stay in your home during an extended power cut. You and your family need to be prepared to do this for at least 72 hours (you may already have some of these items in your Family Emergency Bug-Out Bag).

Water

Store at least a 3-day supply for each member of your family.

Children, nursing mothers and people who are ill require more water.

Non-perishable food

Store at least a 3-day supply and select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water.

First aid supplies

Purchase a complete first aid kit and first aid manual.

Add personal care items such as toothpaste and soap, toilet rolls and a supply of non-prescription drugs

Tools and supplies, such as:

Battery-operated radio, Torch and extra batteries

Lantern and fuel, candles, fire lighting kit.

Compass, matches in a waterproof container, signal flare, whistle

Pocket knife or multi-tool

Clothing & bedding, such as:

1 change of clothing and footwear per person

Rain gear

Blankets or sleeping bags

Sweaters

Special items

Medication

Keep important family records and documents in a waterproof, portable container or a bank safety deposit box including:

Photo ID (passports, driver's license, etc...)

Bank account, credit card numbers and a small amount of cash

Photos of family members in case you are separate

Store items in a waterproof pack or dufflebag and make sure everyone knows where to find it.

Basic Kit for Family Members with Special Needs

Include medications, denture needs, corrective lenses, hearing aids and batteries for family members with special needs, such as children and elderly or disabled persons, as well as in your Bug-Out-Bag.

Extra wheelchair batteries, oxygen, medication, catheters, food for service animal(s), plus other special equipment you might need.

A list of individuals to contact in the event of an emergency.

A list of the style and serial numbers of medical devices, such as pacemakers.

Also, store back-up equipment, such as a manual wheelchair, at a neighbour’s home, school or your workplace.

Keep the shut-off switch for oxygen equipment near your bed to reach it quickly if there is a fire.

Basic Car Survival Kit

Carry a Car Survival Kit – every driver should have:

Jump Leads

Vehicle fluids

Emergency flares

A survival candle

Torch

Survival blankets for each person

First aid equipment

Bottled water for each person

High energy Cereal Bars

Self-heating meals for each person plus relevant cutlery

Medication

Small Tarp (for blocking broken windows etc.)

Battery/wind up radio

Local map

Motorway map

Basic Pet and Service Animal Kit

I suggest your kit includes the following items:

72 hour supply of food, bowls and can opener

72 hour supply of bottled water

Medical records, especially proof of vaccination (note that most boarding facilities will not accept pets without proof of current vaccination records)

Current photo of pet in case he gets lost

ID tag (microchipping also recommended)

Check it twice a year to ensure freshness of food, water and medication and to restock any items you may have borrowed.