Emergency preparation

[Chavak]

After hearing about the recent tornadoes, was wondering if anyone has emergency preparedness kits for things that could happen in your area?
I live in an area where such things don't occur, most likely thing to have happen is either a fire or perhaps an unusual winter of snow. I keep a couple
of bottles of water in the basement, along with a small camp stove and a bottle of propane. And I have matches and candles. That's it. I don't tend to 
keep much food in the house.

Have you thought about what you would need during and emergency, the type of emergency, and have you started an emergency kit?

[searchinmyroots]

Since Super Storm Sandy hit us, many people have purchased generators. I personally do not have one.

I do keep extra water and food (non-perishable) in the house, but it's really just part of my food pantry. I could easily last a week or 2 if need be.

Just hope I never have to find out!!!

[Chavak]

I do have a generator, but have only had to use it once in the last several years. A heavy snow took care of the electricity for a day or two, and if it wasn't for the refridgerator I wouldn't have worried about it.

[searchinmyroots]

I do have a generator, but have only had to use it once in the last several years. A heavy snow took care of the electricity for a day or two, and if it wasn't for the refridgerator I wouldn't have worried about it.

Yes, a generator is like an insurance policy. You hopefully never have to use it but it comes in handy when you do.