Winter Storm Emergency Kit - Safety Education series

November 13, 2014

Safety Education: Winter Storm kits

With the arrival of winter weather, it's time to

put together some winter storm emergency kits.

First, talk to the children about what they think

might happen during a winter storm; what

emergencies your family might experience.

This will make you aware of their level of 

understanding and be able to address their

specific concerns.

Next, we will gather some emergency supplies.

Having these items on-hand will save you a lot

of discomfort and trouble when a storm hits.

Here are some basic supplies.

(If you don't have them all now, gather what you

can and make a list of what you still need.)

a 3-day supply of water, 

a gallon per person per day

a 3-day supply of non-perishable food

and a manual can opener

(heat & eat food if you'll have a 

source of heat to cook)

flashlights and extra batteries,

glow sticks

candles and matches

blankets and warm clothing

or a few Mylar blankets

a NOAA hand-crank weather radio/flashlight

hand crank weather radio

a first aid kit 

(like we assembled for our class back in Oct.)

a shovel and some Rock Salt

a deck of cards or other non-electric games

This is by no means an extensive list. Each family 

should have an ample supply vital to their individual household before a storm hits. 

(medications, care items for elderly, infants and pets)

Also, discuss where in your home you can store these

gathered emergency supplies. If an area needs to

be cleaned out to make room, make it a family 

project. That way everyone will know where the

supplies are kept!

Mom notes:

Have the children calculate the amount of water 

and food each person will need for three days. 

Make sure your children know how to light an

oil lamp & adjust the wicks if you'll be using them.

Also, make sure your older children know where

the gas cans are kept, how to start a generator, how

to use a fire extinguisher or how to shut off utilities

if necessary.

For all pet owners, be sure to check which emergency

shelters allow pets in case you would ever need to 

evacuate. ( have the kids research this online)

Here's a Winter Storm Safety Checklist (pdf)

print-out from the American Red Cross!

Thanks so much for joining our safety class,

see you next week!

Do you keep winter 
emergency supplies on hand?
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