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Emergency Preparedness: Weather Radios, First Aid Kits & Go Bags
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items After a long power outage a few winters ago, our family got serious about being prepared for storms and emergencies. We put together supplies for power, light, first aid, and water, and it gives us real peace of mind. These are the emergency prepared...
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Power, Radios & Lights
First Aid & Home Safety
Go Bags, Water & Food
Power, Radios & Lights
Radios, power stations, and lights for outages.
The Midland weather alert radio sounds an alarm for severe weather warnings, even in the middle of the night. I love the peace of mind it gives our family. It woke us up for a tornado warning last spring, and we were safely in our basement within min...
Midland WR120 Weather and Emergency Alert Radio
The Jackery Explorer power station kept our fridge, phones, and lights running during a two day power outage. I love that it is quiet and fume free. My partner charges it with solar panels, and it has become the most important piece of our emergency ...
Jackery Explorer 1500 Portable Power Station
The Black Diamond Astro rechargeable headlamp lights the way hands free when the power goes out at night. I love that it charges by cable. I keep one in every bedroom closet, so each of us can find our way safely without fumbling for a flashlight in ...
Black Diamond Astro 300-R Rechargeable Headlamp
The PURSONIC solar power bank recharges in sunlight, so we can keep phones powered even when outlets are dead. I love that it doubles as a small light. I keep it in our go bag, and it gives me confidence that we can always reach family during an emer...
PURSONIC Portable Solar Power Bank
Duracell Coppertop batteries are the reliable backup for flashlights, radios, and smoke alarms during outages. I love that they last for years in storage. I keep a big pack in our emergency bin, and we have never been caught without working flashligh...
Duracell Coppertop AA Alkaline Batteries
First Aid & Home Safety
First aid kits and safety gear for emergencies.
The Johnson and Johnson first aid kit covers scrapes, cuts, and minor burns with trusted supplies in a compact case. I love how organized it is. I keep one in our kitchen and another in our car, and it has patched up countless playground scrapes for ...
Johnson and Johnson First Aid Kit 80ct
The Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series kit includes more serious supplies for sprains and bigger injuries. I love its clear labeling by injury type. My partner keeps it in our emergency bag, and it gave us peace of mind during a week without powe...
Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Medical Kit
The First Alert battery smoke alarm installs anywhere without wiring, so every bedroom can have protection. I love how loud it is. We added one to each room of our house, and I test them every month with our kids so they know exactly what the alarm s...
First Alert SMI100 Battery-Operated Smoke Alarm
The First Alert carbon monoxide detector warns of an invisible danger that is especially common when generators or space heaters run during outages. I love its simple design. We keep one near our bedrooms, and I would never run a backup heater withou...
First Alert CO400 Battery Powered Carbon Monoxide Detector
The Survive Outdoors Longer fire blanket smothers small kitchen fires quickly and safely. I love that it is easy enough for our kids to use. One hangs by our stove and another sits in our camper, and it makes me feel more prepared every time I cook w...
Survive Outdoors Longer Emergency Fire Blanket 2pk
The Ozark Trail safety whistle is loud enough to signal for help, and it floats if dropped in water. I love how cheap and simple it is. I clipped one to each of our kids' backpacks and our go bags, and taught them to use it if they ever get lost or h...
Ozark Trail Floating Marine Safety Whistle
The Car and Driver multitool packs pliers, a knife, and screwdrivers into one compact tool for emergencies on the road. I love keeping it in our glove box. My partner has used it to fix a loose battery cable and open packages, and it is always within...
Car and Driver Multitool
Go Bags, Water & Food
Go bags, water filters, and food for staying ready.
The Ready America emergency backpack comes packed with food, water, a first aid kit, and essentials for three days. I love that it is ready to grab and go. We keep one for each family member by our back door, and it took the stress out of planning ou...
Ready America 1 Person 3 Day Emergency Backpack
The Reliance Aqua-Tainer holds a big supply of drinking water with a handy spigot for easy pouring. I love its sturdy, stackable shape. We keep two filled in our basement, and I rotate the water every few months so our family always has fresh water s...
Reliance Aqua-Tainer 7 Gallon Water Container
The Mountain House emergency food kit includes freeze dried meals that just need hot water and taste surprisingly good. I love the long shelf life. We tried a few on a camping trip to test them, and our kids actually liked the beef stroganoff best of...
Mountain House Just in Case 5-Day Emergency Food Supply Kit
The ReadyWise emergency food bucket stores a large supply of meals and drinks in one stackable container. I love how much it holds. It sits on a shelf in our garage, and I feel calmer knowing our family could eat well for weeks if a major storm cut u...
ReadyWise Emergency Food Supply 120 Serving
The Dock and Bay dry bag keeps passports, insurance papers, and phones safe from rain or flooding. I love that it rolls closed tightly. I keep copies of our important documents in one inside our go bag, so we can grab them fast if we ever need to lea...
DOCK AND BAY Waterproof Dry Bag
The All In Motion emergency poncho packs into a tiny pouch and keeps us dry during sudden storms. I love how lightweight it is. I keep a few in each car and our go bags, and they have saved our family from soaked clothes during more than one surprise...
All In Motion Emergency Poncho
The Thule tarp can become a quick shelter, cover a broken window, or shade a campsite in an emergency. I love its durable, packable design. My partner keeps it in our emergency bin, and it doubled as a rain cover for our firewood during a stormy week...
Thule Sun Wind Tarp
The Gijjgole fireproof document box protects birth certificates, deeds, and passports from fire and water. I love the sturdy lock and handle. We keep our most important papers in it, and it is the first thing my partner would grab if we ever had to e...
Gijjgole Fireproof Document Box with Lock