Shelter in Place Kits

Shelter in Place Kits

• Tarps- To use to cover any window or doors that may have broke. If you place over the inside of a window and the window breaks you are less likely to be injured by the glass flying around or stepping on it.
• Duck Tape- used to secure many times and simple repairs
• Sheets of Plastic - Used to put on inside of doors to prevent any chemicals from outside coming in.
• Food - 3 meals a day for each person
• Water- 1 gallon per person or animal per day for drinking needs only
• Grill - Charcoal or Propane on hand, Grilling utensils
• Plates, Spoons, Forks, Knives (butter and steak), Cups (hot and cold) you can use throw away or Re-usable. Pro vs Cons: Throw away - more trash to get rid of later. Re-Usable - Requires cleaning and uses water. If water is in demand this could create issues.
• Entertainment- You will be stuck in the same spot for a while. Find things to do that do not deplete your resources including batteries. I suggest Board games, Card Games, Books, Acoustic Instruments.
• Battery Powered Radio- to listen to the progress of the situation 
• Extra batteries for everything in the kit
• Flash lights - 1 per person
• Candles
• Fire- A way to light the candles and grill such as matches, waterproof matches, lighter or Aim-n-Flames.
• A device with all important information and photos on it- Thumb drive , SD card, or CD/ DVD. I would store all family members photos on this, scans of: Birth Certificates, Insurance: Life, Health, Home and Car. Photos of the house inside and out. This provides a record of condition and belongings. Remember to re-shoot these ever year more so if you have painted, remodeled or bought new higher valued items. Store this device in side a zip lock bag. 
• Zip Lock bags
• OTC medications (Over the Counter) - like: aspirins, non aspirins, Antacids, Triple antibiotic, Allergy meds. 

**This list is still being built at this time**