The Ready Kit

"To me a part of being organized
is being prepared for most anything. "

(Sharron McAdams,  President/Owner
Brightly Green All-Natural Cleaners)


This year Americans have experienced earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes and tornados...just to mention a few of the natural disasters thrown at us.  You do not have to be a boy scout to think well maybe I should prepare …just in case.

For several years my husband and I have chosen to put together what we like to think of as a “ready kit”. We chose September 11th to change everything out and update it.  You can’t be ready for everything but you certainly can be ready for something. 

I’m not the camping type.  I have been known to say, “roughing it for me is when the ice machine is on the next floor.”  So, if you are the outdoor camping type you will probably be way ahead of us but just in case you’re not, here are some ideas for your “Ready Kit”.

We have enough supplies for 3 days. There are just the two of us
 and of course our dog.

Our Ready Kit consists of:

Canned tuna, canned soup, canned fruit, bottled water, & dog food

Blankets, fire starter logs, lighter, battery operated radio, two flashlights, battery operated camping light, extra batteries,  can of Fix a Flat,  candle, tarp, maps, all in one campers tool, first aid kit, pump, toilet paper, hand sanitizing wipes, garbage bags, medication information, flairs, eating utensils and a dog leash. 

We also have a fire/waterproof safe with all our important information:   insurance papers, passports, birth certificates, some important pictures, thumb drive with pictures of our home and its contents and a little cash.

To top it off we have escape routes from our home and a planned meeting place.

Not glamorous but efficient. 

Are you ready?  Send us your “ready kit” info!  We would love to get your ideas too!

 

Our heartfelt prayers and love go out to the families and friends of the victims of 9/11.

We will never forget.

A cherished picture taken of me while on a shopping trip to New York several years ago.

 When this picture was taken I never thought how special it was going to be.

 

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