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Emergency Preparedness
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Carlee Carlton
I always verge on the side of being prepared and these are the things I have in my home!
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Emergency Eating
 
Emergency Heating
 
Emergency Medicating
 
Emergency Powering
 
Emergency Connecting
 
Emergency Driving

Emergency Eating

 
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Salt has always been highly valuable in the event of an emergency so I like to keep a fair amount on hand since it doesn’t spoil.
Celtic Sea Salt Light Grey Coarse 5 lb
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This is great for storing food in the event of an emergency
FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer Machine, Automatic, Black
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One of the cheapest ways to start getting prepared
Ramen Noodle Soup Packets
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I have a toddler so I want to make sure I have access to milk!
Best Powdered Milk
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Water is one of the top 3 priorities when preparing for an emergency. These are great to have in the tornado box
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Hiking
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Emergency Heating

 
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This came with 2 fire starters which was great! So now I have one in my car and in the tornado box!
AOFAR Fire Starter AF-381 with Paracord & Whistle
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I have some in my car and some in my tornado box!
Emergency Blanket 4-Pack Mylar Survival Gear
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Emergency Medicating

 
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This natural pain reliever is amazing
Boiron Arnicare Gel Non-Greasy 2.6 oz
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This is in case crap really hits the fan. IYKYK
Amazing Formulas Potassium Iodide 130mg 120 Tabs
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Always need one on hand!
First Aid Kits
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Gotta have a way to sterilize!
Amazon Basics Isopropyl Alcohol 91% 32oz
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Pain relief during emergencies is important!
Amazon Basic Care Ibuprofen Tablets, 1000 Ct
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Again, pain relief in emergency is vital
Amazon Basic Care Acetaminophen 500mg, 500 Ct
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My sister in law is allergic to a ton of stuff so I know the importance of having benedryl on hand!
Amazon Basic Care Allergy Relief Diphenhydramine 25mg, 400 Mini-Tabs
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Amazing Formulas Potassium Iodide 130mg 120ct
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Emergency Powering

 
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Another thing that I keep in my tornado box! This way if we’re in the storm shelter and our phone starts to die while watching the weather we can keep it charged!
BLAVOR 10,000mAh Solar Power Bank 20W
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I keep batteries, a solar powered charger/flashlight, and other electronic things that would be helpful in the event of an emergency in these bags in my tornado box!
yaokvide 5 Pack Large Faraday Bags - Fireproof
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Batteries are always good to have on hand and this is the best deal I’ve come across
Amazon Basics 48-Count AA & AAA Alkaline Batteries
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Emergency Connecting

 
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I want to make sure we have a way to hear the weather in the event of the power being out and this has been great the last two tornado seasons.
Raynic Emergency Radio 5000mAh Solar Crank
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I like to have a few extra just in case someone I’m with needs to charge their phone.
TAKAGI MFi Lightning Cable 3PACK 6FT Nylon
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In the south it’s so important to have a way to hear about tornados if the power is out or the cell towers go down!
Raynic Emergency Radio 5000mAh Solar AM/FM
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Emergency Driving

 
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Front seat, Back seat, and in both mine and my husband’s car!!
resqme Original Emergency Keychain Tool
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I always keep peanut butter crackers in my car
RITZ Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, 48 Packs
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I don’t want to get stuck stranded with a flat tire, especially since I live in rural Alabama.
AstroAI Portable Tire Inflator 12V DC Pump
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Emergency Seeing

 
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These were shockingly bright!
Lichamp 4-Pack USB Solar Camping Lanterns
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You literally can’t go wrong with having extra tiny flashlights
EverBrite 9-LED Flashlight 6-Pack w/Lanyard
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Always good to have multiple types of light in the event of an emergency
EverBrite 5 Pack Kids Headlamp with Red Light
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Emergency Fixing

 
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As a country girl I know duct tape can fix almost anything
Lockport 5 Pack Heavy Duty Silver Duct Tape
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Always good to have on hand and it’s affordable to have a little bit!
TECEUM Paracord Rope 750 lb - 1000ft/50ft - Nylon Utility
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