When severe weather strikes, it pays to have an emergency kit ready and waiting. That way, a weather emergency is … well, less of an emergency.

Even better, a kit doesn’t have to be super complicated. Most of the items you already have around the house. 那么，我们开始吧.

Begin with some airtight plastic bags and one or two containers or totes. Make sure the totes are easy to carry in case you have to move locations during an emergency.

What to include in your emergency kit:

• 手电筒 — If you lose power, a flashlight is a must. No one wants to be in the dark. You could also throw in a few candles, but don’t forget the matches.
• 电池 — That flashlight will need batteries, so make sure to have extras in your kit.
• 广播 — Pack a hand crank or battery-operated radio for weather updates and emergency notifications.
• 手提电话充电器 — In an emergency, your cell phone can be a lifesaver. But a phone with a dead battery won’t be much help. Pack a portable phone charger in your winter safety kit and check it periodically to ensure it’s still charged and ready.
• 急救箱 — Include the basics in your emergency preparedness kit, from wound cleaning supplies and band-aids to pain relievers.
• 水 — Don’t forget to pack water in your winter survival kit. Hopefully, you’ll never need it, but better safe than sorry.
• 食物 — It’s a good idea to have non-perishable foods in your kit just in case. You know, things like peaches, beans and peanut butter. 别忘了开罐器.
• 婴儿食品/公式 — If you have a baby in the family, be sure to pack baby food and/or formula.
• 药物/眼镜 — If possible, include in your kit any medications you need on a daily basis. If you can’t pack prescription medicines, include a note in your kit as a reminder to pack them in the event of an evacuation. If you wear glasses, it’s a great idea to pack an old pair in your kit. Contact wearers will want to throw a few extra pairs in their kit, and don’t forget contact solution.
• 毛毯、睡袋 — If you lose power during a winter weather emergency, things can get cold really fast. And if you have to evacuate, you’ll be glad your winter emergency kit includes warm clothing.
• 洗手液 — If water becomes an issue, you’ll be glad you packed hand sanitizer. You might also include disinfectant wipes.
• 宠物食品 — Did you know that about 70% of U.S. 家庭养宠物? 你? In the case of a weather emergency, you’ll want to make sure you have extra food for your pet in your emergency kit.
• 重要的文件 — Pack copies of your insurance information, 识别, banking information and other important documents. Make sure these go into the airtight bags.
• 汽车急救箱 — Even though you’ve made your emergency kit portable, you’ll still want to make sure your vehicles are prepared for winter weather emergencies as well. Pack an emergency kit for your car with extra hats, 手套和外套, 靴子, 跨接电缆, LED手电筒, a snow scrapper for windows and a shovel.

Now that you have your emergency survival kit packed and ready, you can sleep well knowing that you are prepared for almost anything. 那感觉是不是很好?

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