Never Too Late to Put Together a 72-Hour Kit

Once a disaster hits, you won’t have time to shop for supplies, so prepare your supply kit in advance and make sure everyone knows where it’s kept. FEMA recommends having enough emergency supplies to last 72 hours (3 days).

Items can be assembled over time but check every six months for things that need to be replaced like canned food, bottled water, medication, batteries and other perishables. And remember, with power out, services like ATMs and gas pumps may be down. Have cash on hand and fill your vehicle(s) with gas before an impending storm.

For more tips like this, be sure to get your copy of this year’s Storm Preparation Guide, available online at Storm Central.