Tornado Warning
We had just returned from a fantastic day of kayaking across the lake to a sweet little beach. Upon our return Kim’s alarm on her phone went off and then our Midland Weather Alert radio started blaring!
What do we do?
Where do we go?
What do we bring with us?
How much time do we have?
Is this really real?
Come along with us in this video. We were very concerned. How did we do? What should we have done differently?
I’m thankful for our Midland Alert radio. I’m also thankful that we took the time earlier this summer to put together an awesome First-Aid kit that was easy to pack with our other essentials.
Speaking of essentials - here is a list of items that should be taken with you in this kind of emergency. Do you have this type of emergency pack ready to go?
Food and Water
Granola bars
Beef jerky
Trail mix
Meals Ready to Eat, or MREs
Disposable eating utensils, plates and cups
Bottles, formula and baby food, if applicable
Pet food, if applicable
Clothing
Warm clothes including hat, gloves and jacket
Extra change of clothing stored in a plastic bagHeavy shoes or boots
Work gloves
Poncho
Bike helmet to protect from falling debris
First-Aid Kit - Have one prepped and ready to go
Sanitation/Personal Supplies
Portable tissue packs
Hand sanitizerToilet paper
Trash bags
Diapers and wipes for babies, if applicable
72-hours of personal medications
Camping Gear and Tools
Sleeping bags and blankets
Tent and tarp
Battery-operated lantern
Flashlights
Extra batteries for lantern, radio and flashlights
Cash
Cell phone charger
Duct tape
Whistle
Nylon rope
Swiss army knife
Hammer
Waterproof matches
Work gloves