Nov 13, 2014

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)



print-out from the American Red Cross!


Thanks so much for joining our safety class,
see you next week!


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6 comments:

  1. With the temps dropping like they are, this list is extremely handy. And come to think of it, I have to buy boots for my kids like yesterday. Great list! Visiting from SITS Sharefest.

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  2. Thanks for the reminder. You would think I would have done this since we were without power for 109 hrs back in 2012. MUST GET ON THIS! Visiting from SITS Sharefest

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    1. You're welcome Elaine. Wow, that's a long time to survive without power. Hope this winter season isn't so harsh. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  3. I do pretty well at keeping some emergency supplies on hand, but my biggest fear in a winter situation is keeping warm. I am very cold-natured and I get MISERABLE when I am cold. I do have a small stockpile of firewood for our wood-burning fireplace, but I don't know if there are enough blankets in the world to keep me warm if the heat goes off! And I do worry about our pets also - we have 2 cats (who don't get along!), 2 birds, and a St. Bernard - not sure if there is a shelter in the world that would take this bunch! #SITSSharefest

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    1. cuddling up with blankets & your warm pets might help but you would need to keep the cats at opposite sides! Hopefully this won't be as harsh a winter as last year!

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