Does
the thought of getting together
an emergency kit seem overwhelming
to you? The two most common answers
to why people have not gotten their
kit together is:
- I
just don't have the extra money
right now to
purchase everything I need;
and
- I
don't have the time to get
it all
together.
Although
we all know that it is important
to
prepare
for possible
disasters and other emergencies,
we are strapped for both
the extra time and cash.
Natural and
human
caused disasters can
strike suddenly, at any time
and anywhere,
and
you should still consider
doing what
you can, not matter how big
or small.
The American Red Cross has
issued a "21
Weeks to Prepare" checklist that
you can use as a tool in
getting together your kit
on your time.
It is just a
suggestion
and you can tailor it to
suit your needs however you
see
fit. With this
21-week
schedule, you can control
how much you are able to
purchase
in any given
week,
collecting items in small
stages. I don’t
know about you, but somehow
breaking down an undesirable
choir makes it
easier to tackle and complete. It is my hope that this checklist
will make it easier for you to approach
creating your emergency preparedness
kit for you and your loved ones.
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