Soccer moms, soccer moms, Cheerleading mothers who call us, "driver" better describes what we do, the survival of the mother, every day. In my world, it is not uncommon for a child's dental visit, a trip to a bathroom and they all meet the same day, they are transported by our trusty Tahoe. Well, if the Tahoe was broken forever or for some reason we could not go home as planned, what would we do?
My answer is, the vehicle 72-hour kit. If you were well and truly stuck somewhere, this kitcould see you and your family for at least 72 hours. It is three days. It would not be living luxuriously, that's for sure, but would survive, and that's what we're talking about. I think that the vehicle 72-hour kit be an essential part of preparing for emergencies.
Home First Aid Kit
To start your vehicle 72 hours a kit, you must have some sort of container that fit into the back of the minivan or SUV or in the trunk of your car. I chose a clear plastic Rubbermaid bin,Type, designed to fit under beds. And 'the ideal width for our car, and I like the fact that I see what is inside. Very fond of.
The typical kit of 72 hours, sometimes a bug-out bag is stored at home and ready to grab as you run out of doors in case of evacuation. How to build a kit for your vehicle, we want it with the elements that we need if stranded somewhere to be filled.
Here you will find many lists online, what should 72-hour kit, but since they area mother, and I almost always children to me, is my personal list a little 'different. Here's what I packed. Many of these products are available through the supply store, and I've included links.
Sanitation (with the kids, just start from here.)
A 4-pack toilet paper flat (Remove the center cardboard tube, can be as flat as possible. I can hardly imagine life without toilet paper calendar). Baby wipes Small box of Kleenex Hand sanitizer Soap Clorox wipes (they never leave germs.) A couple of plastic bags stuffed into another shopping bag Toothbrushes and toothpaste Dental floss Tampons / feminine protection (with my luck ...::: sigh:::) Paper towels Food (kids panic when they think you will soon be out of food, but what ever you pack, make sure there is something to eat your children.)
Beef jerky or something like that Nuts and raisins Shelled sunflower seeds Small cans of food, like fruit, ravioli, tuna Protein bars and granola bars Calorie-rich energy bars (handle with care. High energy prices could be the last thing your children need!) Candy (offering a prize to the lifeguards at their longest!) The water flavor packets Can opener, unless all your cans, a pop-top Plastic forks, spoons and knives, one set per person. Entertainment (After all ate and went to the bathroom, then?)
If reading a book (something fun for herthe whole family with lots of chapters. I grabbed Journey to the Center of the Earth and Wilbur and his friends.) Small Bible (This is more for my sanity that babies!) Paper and pens / pencils Deck of cards. (Think "War", "Go Fish" and math flashcards. If you're stuck for a long time, your children invent their own games!) Disposable digital camera (not just good for entertainment, but that might be useful to document an emergency.) Small binoculars Sharpie(Drawing fake mustaches should keep the kids busy for each other for a few minutes and you'll be grateful for this, if you left a message on your vehicle.) Glo-sticks (great value entertainment and enlightenment in one) Ibuprofen (for me). Ear plugs (Again, for me.) Hardcore Survival
Emergency Blankets Fleece blankets (the cheapest way to do it? Buy store two yards of fabric to be printed on fabric. Immediate coverage. Cumbersome, but it can be stowed under a seat.) Light sources (headlights are worth their weight in gold, but also have a traditional flashlight or two. These can be in a glove compartment or niche others are stored inside the vehicle.) Rain Ponchos Tape Hand and foot warmers (small, stashable) Rope (Check out the eco-paracord.) Knife (pocket knife, a good for nothing is better than nothing, but you'll be grateful if you to pack a little 'more stable.) Battery / Solar emergency radio Coverage of the land taken (I have two greatHeavy plastic tablecloths.) Work Gloves Extra batteries for all batteries supplied in the kit Umbrella Waterproof matches Whistle Water purification tablets Small portable water filters Mirror for signaling Small, sturdy shovel (Check out a collapsible shovel, if space is limited.) Two heavy trash bags Black An emergency radio (if the car battery dies, can not be maintained, with the weather or road upgrades.) Medical emergencies (with children shouldI say more?)
First aid kit from Wal-Mart, price $ 9 Painkiller children and donors Painkillers for adults QuickClot (This product stops bleeding quickly in the event of a serious injury.) Benadryl Aspirin Small bottle of bleach Thermometer Sunblock Medical gloves and face masks Tweezers First Aid reference book Super Glue More
Ziploc-style bags (only store some items in bags of different sizes in order to havepreassembled.) Elastics A bungee cord or two A cell phone charger. If you do not know that you know there is another car. Comb / hairbrush Scissors Repair Kit Cloth Sheet A few compact nylon bag and a nylon bag (if we leave our vehicle, we need something to carry out our deliveries.) Money in small bills, with plenty of change (if nothing else, this will be a great help with corrupt your children looking the other!) InIn addition to storing things in plastic bin, I took a long, hard look at the Tahoe to other nooks and crannies where I could get additional supplies. A large map book, together with maps of neighboring states, is in the background of the case, and there are two Gymboree baby blankets rolled up and stored under the rear seat.
I also filled several 2-liter bottles of water under the rear seat stowed. I'm not so sure that the water / plastic bottle / heat is a good combination, so that ifWe leave the house, I always make sure you have a handful of fresh bottled water with us. However, if the stored water is all that we had, we would not drink until we could get fresh water. Although we can not drink the water stored for washing dirty hands and faces are used.
It is advisable to have a gallon of water on hand per person, per day. It would be very difficult to store as much water in your vehicle. One possibility, in addition to the 2-liter bottles, is a 5-galloncollapsible water bottle or two.
How about a change of clothes for each person? It depends on how much space you should be in your kit inside the vehicle, but a clean shirt, pants, underwear and socks not too much space. If you place, bags or something similar, are clothes and items such as fleece blankets take up less space and can be stored under the rear seat.
Finally, not to be a fear-monger, but there is always a chance that you will be locked away from anyBathroom. A 5 or 6 gallon bucket, has a portable potty cover a large improvement of sitting on the edge of the road. Make sure you have included toiletries bag and there are chemicals available to keep odors.
You will see how fast your kit comes together when you get to be surprised. I managed to finish in just one or two days. I had almost all already at hand. You may never need this car kit 72 hours, but I bet it will bebring peace and knowing only that your family is there.
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