Disaster Kit, Typhoon Locker, Hurricane Closet...call it what you will, but assemble it right away.

This is no time to say "This will never happen to me!"   Believe me, "this" has happened many times and will happen again. Assemble your kit and keep track of where you store everything - in a disaster, you may panic and forget.  When a disaster threatens, lines at the stores will be long, and tempers will be short. Keep duplicates of items that you would need in case of evacuation in your easily-accessible go-bag (a large trash container, plastic storage bin, waterproof duffel bag, or backpack - one per family member). Everything else can stay in its normal place, as long as you have an inventory posted inside a cabinet door with the location of each item. See my sample go-bag inventory .



Disaster Kit Overview:

Click on each link to see a comprehensive list of  recommended items.

Shelter, Personal Protection and Clothing
Personal Supplies
Equipment and Emergency Devices
Hardware, Tools and Other Supplies
Documentation
Kitchen Equipment and Supplies
Food and Water
Medical / First Aid Kit
Entertainment
Special Items for Infants, Elderly or the Disabled
Extras If You Have the Time and Money

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Note that we do not store all of the items listed on these pages - you should decide for yourself what you will need in your own situations.  Note also that we do not keep all these items together in a storage container, although many agencies recommend that you keep your kit intact and away from your dwelling - we keep them in their logical locations within our home.





---- Remember, in many emergencies, your computer will be inaccessible, so a hard copy of any Paradise Organized chapters you find especially helpful is a good thing to have on hand! ----