The Best Emergency Preparedness Supplies
Emergency-supply checklists are abundant across the internet, but many roundups can be intimidating in their breadth and their specificity. In reality, for the most part you can assemble a basic emergency kit for your home from stuff you may already own. And there’s no such thing as a single kit that’s exactly right for everyone.
“I think we focus too much on there trying to be one right way to prepare,” said Jonathan McNamara, a regional communications manager for the Red Cross. “You should definitely feel free to customize it for your family.”
November 1, 2024
Ellen Airhart
Ellen Airhart writes about emergency preparedness and sanitation. She's used blood and dog excrement to test cleaning products.
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