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+<br>A storm survival kit is essential for weathering severe weather, including enough food, water and supplies to last at least 72 hours. Essential items for a [storm survival](http://www.amazon.com/storm-survival-kit/s?k=storm...) kit include water (1 gallon per person per day), nonperishable food, a battery-powered or hand-cranked radio, a first aid kit, lighting (flashlights or camp lights), sleeping bags or blankets, sanitary items, utensils, games or activities to pass the time, and cash or traveler's checks. It's crucial to store these items in a cool, dry place and in water-tight containers to ensure they are accessible and usable when needed. Although she was never a Boy Scout, Lisa Andrews knows the meaning of the group's motto "be prepared." She has to be. She lives in Florida during hurricane season. Andrews, who works at a local medical center in Delray, travels the area talking to people to make sure they're prepared for  [Derila Head & Neck Relief](https://koreanaggies.net/board_Lmao72/1678276) Customer Reviews the worst Mother Nature has to offer.<br>
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+<br>While the path of hurricanes and nor'easters can be predicted, other storms often blow up out of nowhere, catching people by surprise. In no time, you can be out of power, out of food and out of luck. That's why a storm preparedness kit is essential. I made sure I had enough water for drinking and flushing the toilet. I made sure my grill worked, and that we had plenty of ice and coolers ready to go. I had candles, matches, dog food and biscuits, cat food and toilet paper. I even went out and bought a chain saw before the storm hit. What I didn't have was an emergency storm kit. I didn't have any batteries for the 10 flashlights I seemingly accumulated over the years, nor did I have enough canned food. Luckily, the power never went out in my neighborhood, although the chain saw came in handy. Experts say a storm kit is essential because you might need to survive on your own in an emergency.<br>
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+<br>That's why you need to be prepared. Experts say you should have enough food, water and other supplies for at least 72 hours. Moreover, you should keep your survival kit in a safe place that is cool and dry. If you're making a kit, we'll tell you the 10 essential items you need to include in it next. Water is probably the most important element of any survival kit, and the hardest to store. After a storm, you might not have a drop of water to drink. Your regular source of drinking water could be compromised because of contamination. There might not be any electricity to run your well's water pump. When the water isn't flowing, there's nothing to drink, nothing to bathe in and nothing to flush toilets. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends storing at least 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of water per person per day for drinking and sanitation purposes. Children and nursing mothers might need more.<br>
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+<br>If you live where it's warm, have additional water on hand. Bottled water in it's original container is best, and don't open it unless you're going to use it. Make sure the containers you use are specifically designed to hold water. You can buy these containers at a camping supply store. Wash each container with dishwashing soap and  [Shop Derila Pillow](http://www.mecosys.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=project_02&wr_id=5914736) rinse well before filling them [Wake Up Refreshed with Derila](https://git.reinoud.cloud/consuelo001022). If you're going to use 2-liter plastic soda bottles, make sure you disinfect the bottles with a teaspoon of non-scented chlorine bleach mixed with a quart of water. Rinse the bottles out well. Canned vegetables and  [Shop Derila Pillow](https://rumiki.wapchan.org/w/index.php?title=Pillow_Use:_The_Behaviour_Of_Cervical_Pain_Sleep_Quality_And_Pillow_Comfort_In_Side_Sleepers) soup, boxed cereal, peanut butter, crackers and other nonperishable food should be part of your kit. Once again, the experts say store at least a three-day supply. Make sure that the food in your emergency kit are foods your family, especially children, will eat. Don't pack salty snacks, or other foods that will make you thirsty.<br>