Marines call it a bug out bag, a backpack filled with survival equipment that can sit on the shelf ready to go at a moment’s notice. Like the Marines, you can adapt to and overcome any obstacle in an emergency. All you need are the proper tools grouped together so you can find them.
For Marines and their families, every duty station presents unique challenges. In South Carolina, hurricanes move dangerously close to the coast. Sometimes we get flooding, sometimes we lose power, and sometimes we have to evacuate. We even have tornados. In California, we experienced earthquakes, flooding, and wildfires. In some areas, winter storms can be life-threatening. You can tailor survival kits for any kind of emergency.
Below are examples of things to have on hand for your emergency kits. You may have many of these things at home already. All you need to do is put them together in one area so you can easily access them. Other items you can find at your local stores or you can purchase them through the links on this page. *
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We used to take long car rides to visit our family twice a year. Our daughter usually did well, until one year, she didn't. She started getting nauseous if the car ride took too long. When you leave by car to escape a hurricane and everyone else is leaving too, it can take hours to get to your destination. Dramamine for kids is a nice addition to your bug out bag essentials, just in case.
