March: Emergency Car Kit

Plan Ahead for Lifes Detours

What if you were stranded in your car overnight in inclement weather. Are you prepared? It just takes an afternoon to grab a 5 gallon bucket and fill it with some supplies. Here is a basic list of some important things to include:

• change of clothes for all family members (here in Colorado always include warm clothing)
• a couple of blankets (shrink them with your bag sealer)
• a candle with matches/lighter
• snacks and gallon of water
• flash light
• heat packs
• small shovel
• sturdy work gloves
• toilet paper

February: 72 Hour Kits

How to get started!

• Water (and a method of water purification)
• Hygiene Kit (soap, toothbrush, comb, deodorant, washcloth, tissue, sanitary napkins, etc...)
• Sunblock and insect repellent
• Food (High energy bars, ramen noodles, dried fruit or beef jerky and extra food)
• Warmth & Shelter (sleeping bag or wool blanket and a tent)
• Hand & body warm packs (inlcude matches and a second method to start a fire)
• Poncho
• Light sources (flashlight, Light sticks and a Candle)
• Tools (Pocket knife, shovel, 50ft nylon rope and a Hatchet )
• First Aid Kit
• Emergency Radio
• Whistle with neck cord
• Extra Clothing (Include socks, underwear, hat and sturdy gloves)
• Mess Kit ( bowl with handle, fork/spoon, and a cup
• Stress Relievers (Candy, book and small game)
• 5 gallon bucket for Portable Toilet (Include trash bags and disinfectant)
• Cooking Equipment (Light weight stove and fuel with cooking utensils)*
• Money (20 dollars and include coins/ can tape under lid of bucket)
• Special Needs: Medication, infant formula, etc...
• Back Pack or 5 gallon bucket (Water proof )