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January 22, 2012

Are You Prepared For An Emergency?

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I am sure you have all heard that the world will be ending this year… though I do have my doubts 😉 However, would if there any truth to that? Are you prepared for that? Are you prepared for an emergency, if one should happen? Emergencies can happen at ANY time and at ANY place, will you be prepared?

Are You Prepared For An Emergency

Are You Prepared For An Emergency

*I was sent a Go-Kit Bag to review. This post includes my affiliate links.

This year, my family and I are focusing on our food storage. Every time I go to the store I put extra cans of food in my cart. I am building our food storage slowly, but I am doing it. That will be a huge thing to mark off my “to-do list“.

Are You Prepared For An Emergency

But, as I said, emergencies happen ANYWHERE. Would if you were out and about and something happened? Do you have an Emergency Kit of some sort with you in your vehicle? If not, you should. My hubby and I always keep extra clothes, blankets, snacks, water, flashlight, flares and things like that in each vehicle that we have. That way if there is an emergency, we can find some kind of comfort in our vehicle, if need be.

Are You Prepared For An Emergency

Have An Emergency Plan!

To help you prepare for an emergency, I would love for you all to take the Emergency Readiness Challenge. You should have a meeting place that everyone in your family knows about. Check that out and other resources, to help get you started on your emergency plans. And, if you have pets, be sure you have a plan for them too! We can’t leave our pets behind! They are family too!

To learn more about how you can prepare for an emergency, please visit this site!

 

 

 

About Kim Delatorre

Kim Delatorre is a mommy to three beautiful, smart kids and wife to an amazing husband of 24 years! She enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her family, and blogging.

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  1. Lily Kwan says

    February 13, 2012 at 4:45 am

    I have prepared an emergency kit.

  2. Jennifer Thorne says

    February 12, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    We have a 72hr kit for family including one for our pets. We have starting restocking our canned goods and water supply. Hurricane season start June 1st. We should be all set by May.
    took the challenge

  3. CathyH says

    February 12, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    I keep extra batteries, lanterns, flashlights available. We also have a wood stove for heating or cooking

  4. Melanie says

    February 12, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    We have stocked up on batteries

  5. Michelle H. says

    February 12, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    This has reminded me that I need to restock my first-aid supplies and have spare batteries on hand.

  6. melissa miller says

    February 12, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    canned foods, batteries, matches, candles, blankets, bottled water and flash lights

  7. Victor Antonov says

    February 12, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Stock up on non-perishable food, write down important numbers and make sure I am aware of city and neighborhood emergency plans.

  8. Melissa Pruitt says

    February 12, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    ive taken some steps and have some canned food

  9. JoAnn F says

    February 12, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    stocked up on batteries and canned food
    jofo120 at yahoo dot com

  10. Trish Clapper says

    February 12, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    I keep a emergency pack in the car. I keep blankets, a couple water bottles, snack packs of fruit and nut combos, and flashlights.
    learning to do more.

  11. Krystalynn Hernandez says

    February 12, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    I took the challenge and it made some good points! For my family I am definitely going to start making a vehicle emergency kit like you mentioned and I, too, have been slowly stocking up on food in the event of a hurricane (we live in FL) or other emergency this year!

  12. Coriander Warren says

    February 12, 2012 at 11:01 am

    I have bought a new flashlight with batteries and gotten some blankets gathered up just in case

  13. John Billiris says

    February 12, 2012 at 10:06 am

    We have stocked up on batteries (all sizes), and canned goods, in case we get blocked in for a few days.

  14. Sheila K. says

    February 12, 2012 at 10:04 am

    We always keep canned goods, water, flashlights, and batteries for our hurricane season!

  15. Candie L says

    February 12, 2012 at 9:25 am

    We are trying to do better about having flashlights and other emergency supplies. Thank you

  16. tamar says

    February 12, 2012 at 7:38 am

    i will have water in the freezer and a blanket in my car. also, don’t forget the flashlights!

  17. Laurie Emerson says

    February 12, 2012 at 7:12 am

    We have flashlights and batteries. We also have a stock of canned foods as well as a hand held can opener as with no electricity we found out the hard way that the canned goods did not help.

  18. Jennifer C says

    February 12, 2012 at 7:01 am

    We keep winter weather emergency kits in the cars – blankets, gloves, hats, extra scraper.

  19. amy deeter says

    February 12, 2012 at 6:26 am

    stock up food and drinks
    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

  20. kathy pease says

    February 12, 2012 at 5:44 am

    I am sort of prepared we have lots of bottled water,an escape ladder,fire extinguisher,flashlights and candles but im sure we can do much better in preparing for disaster

  21. renee walters says

    February 12, 2012 at 12:08 am

    I keep a blanket, water, a flashlight and a first aid kit in the car.

  22. Sarah L says

    February 11, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    Have sort of an emergency bag with radio & flashlight. Have emergency winter bag in my car.
    Thanks for the contest.

  23. Jaque R. says

    February 11, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    I keep a well stocked first aide kit, bottled water, non perishable food, candles, flashlights, and other necessities in a box for emergencies. We also have three meeting places…just in case some are unreachable. 🙂 Thank you.

  24. Donna L says

    February 11, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    We have bottled water, canned food, flashlights with extra batteries, hand cranked radios.

  25. ANNE says

    February 11, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    WE HAVE A 72 HOUR KIT BUT WOULD LOOOOVE THIS! 🙂

  26. shirley pebbles says

    February 11, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    For my vehicle I have a full tank of gas, blankets, boots, snacks flares and jumper cables.

    fb/ shirley greenawalt zolenski
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    google +/ shirley pebbles

  27. Betty Wojnar says

    February 11, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    I have enough food and supplies for the year! I also want to have drills as a family

  28. Betty Wojnar says

    February 11, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    I have enough food and supplies for the year!

  29. tracey johnson(rochelle johnson) says

    February 11, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    we are having a storm shelter put in this month

  30. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    February 11, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    Put salt in back of my truck and a blanket and flashlight.

    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  31. R HICKS says

    February 11, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    we have extra canned foods, batteries, radio, water etc

    brich22 at earthlink dot net

  32. Becky S. says

    February 11, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    We always have an emergency kit in our car, but don’t have a plan in place at home, which is something I’ll be looking into now.
    beckytag618 at gmail dot com

  33. Shannon says

    February 11, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    We have a emergency box downstairs with non-perishibles and flashlights…but this bag looks so much better!

  34. Maria says

    February 11, 2012 at 9:51 am

    will make sure kids a husband are all on the same plan in case of emergency

  35. Robin says

    February 11, 2012 at 9:38 am

    We have plenty of water and food in our basement

  36. Karen says

    February 11, 2012 at 6:26 am

    I live in hurricane territory, so I always have extra food, water and other supplies on hand. Thanks for the giveaway.

  37. Lisa says

    February 11, 2012 at 6:17 am

    I always keep blankets and extra hats and mittens in the car.

  38. Sarah says

    February 11, 2012 at 5:49 am

    We have emergency kits in our cars. In the house, we have plenty of flashlights, blankets, food, etc. But I just realized we need to make sure we have extra pet food and litter, too!

  39. Erica C. says

    February 11, 2012 at 12:36 am

    I’m considering getting a landline phone since cell phones can be unreliable during big emergencies.

  40. Kari Cu says

    February 10, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    I am trying to always have a case of water and an emergency supply of food around.

  41. elven johnson says

    February 10, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    I’m used to storms & things so, I have extra water frozen to keep foods cold & to use, canned foods & don’t forget the opener, a way to cook & cleaners, gloves & things for safety, even a bucket to go in should we need it.

  42. Wendy says

    February 10, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    We have a good supply of food, but need to have a water storage also.

  43. Daniel M says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    need candles, food and radio

  44. Angela Winesburg says

    February 10, 2012 at 11:25 am

    we have plenty of water/food and a back up generator, thanks!

  45. Ger says

    February 10, 2012 at 11:16 am

    We have made a plan and are making plans for an emergency kit.

  46. Kim W says

    February 10, 2012 at 8:09 am

    We are stocking up on food and flashlights and batteries

  47. Carrie Z says

    February 10, 2012 at 5:49 am

    We keep supplies in our basement since in the midwest, Tornados are our biggest concern. We have flashlights, blankets food and water.

  48. Cheryl Free says

    February 9, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    Grabbed your button

  49. Cheryl Free says

    February 9, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    I’m going to make a plan including a pre-packed emergency bag ヅ *Thanks* for the giveaway!

  50. Sara says

    February 9, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    Keeping a shovel in my car!

  51. Missy Lynnh says

    February 9, 2012 at 11:09 am

    We aren’t ready. We need to have supplies ready in a certain spot, plans for meeting/contacting each other, and a designated spot. I think the most important thing we need is a tub or bag of essentials like water, food, batteries, medical supplies, blankets, flashlights, etc..

  52. Desiree Dunbar says

    February 9, 2012 at 6:14 am

    I found out I need to pack an Emergency Readiness Bag.

  53. Charlotte V. says

    February 9, 2012 at 1:46 am

    Took the ready challenge and learned alot of new things that I should do differently. It’s sad to say but my family would not be ready for any emergency. This challenge really makes you wake up!

  54. Brittney House says

    February 8, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    My family has a plan for major disasters and have a meeting place in case of fires.

  55. Terri says

    February 8, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    No, I’m not very prepare, but should be because we live in an disaster prone area. A few years ago, we had to evacuate due to multiple fires here in San Diego County & my nephew’s apartment building was destroyed. He lost everything he didn’t have on/with him. We also have earthquakes, which we should be prepared for, but I tend to think there are other more areas that are more prone to large earthquakes. However, it could happen here as well.

  56. Joelle D says

    February 8, 2012 at 10:50 am

    I’ve been stocking up on non-perishable foods for us and dog food for my pups.

  57. Regina says

    February 7, 2012 at 10:34 am

    We are stocked up on canned fruit.
    tarter95 at hotmail dot com

  58. Carol Bryant says

    February 6, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    Batteries, battery radio, prescriptions, baby wipes, flashlights, toliet paper, cards, dominoes, non perishable food, MRE’s, blankets, shovel, first aid kit, anything you need taylored to your family.

  59. debbie says

    February 6, 2012 at 5:28 am

    We have extra food, water, a way to cook, extra lights.

  60. Tina W says

    February 3, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    We keep a weather radio, flashlight and water in our storm closet.

  61. ronda peyton says

    February 3, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    i will have a emergency bag ready to grab if we need to leave the house quickly, ill have phone numbers wrote done ready incase the phone goes dead, set up a meeting place with family

  62. Darcie K says

    February 3, 2012 at 7:33 am

    I love the idea of having an emergency bag that is ready to go.

  63. Michelle Tucker says

    February 2, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    We have a bin of food, water and emergency supplies at the ready all the time, in case of emergency.

  64. Jen says

    February 2, 2012 at 12:02 am

    extra water food and go bags

  65. susan says

    February 1, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    Packing items in our car.

  66. Rebecca Niehaus says

    January 31, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    We have a large stock of canned goods including canned meats,protein bars etc., lots of extra water, blankets, a wind-up lantern, weather radio with extra batteries, first aid supplies, extra medications… the only thing I worry about is what I would do with my African Grey Parrot. She is not able to handle being without heat.

  67. Tracy Gnann says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    I am packing a winter bag to keep in my car in case I get caught in a storm. Warm socks and mittens, boots, granolla bars, blanket.

  68. Amanda Alvarado says

    January 30, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    We shouldn’t be having any storms here until Hurricane season. We always make sure we have plenty of water and canned goods, candles, charcoal, propane tank, batteries etc during hurricane season just in case one actually hits here.

  69. Kristie says

    January 29, 2012 at 5:01 am

    I have a list of a couple of things that need to be added to my emergency kit. I also like to replace my emergency snacks once a year.

  70. Marjorie says

    January 27, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    As a former nurse for NYC DOH, I received many trainings. However, this was like a slap in the face.mi will put it all into use

  71. Pat says

    January 27, 2012 at 6:50 am

    We are getting together canned goods, water, blankets, lanterns and flashlights.

  72. susan varney says

    January 26, 2012 at 9:00 am

    establish a place for all of use to meet have plenty of batteries and updating our first aid kit

  73. Christine says

    January 25, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    collected canned foods

  74. christine jessamine says

    January 25, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    i have a few emergency kits in my home and car

  75. Misty Jensen says

    January 25, 2012 at 6:30 am

    We just started our family and are working on becoming more prepared. We have been focusing mainly on food, but need to get more necessities.

  76. Ms. T says

    January 25, 2012 at 12:24 am

    Something I need..

  77. Pauline M says

    January 24, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    My family has 72 hour kits available in the house and car, with extra in the garage for neighbors if needed. We also have our 72 second kits, out of state contacts to coordinate efforts, and emergency meeting places.

  78. Jodi Kershuk says

    January 24, 2012 at 10:03 am

    We have a blanket, water, cat litter, and snack in the car. In the house we stock up on can food.

  79. BusyWorkingMama says

    January 24, 2012 at 9:25 am

    We stocked up on salt and non-perishable food.

  80. brenda says

    January 24, 2012 at 7:52 am

    We have stocked up on batteries, flashlights, and candles.

  81. Melissa O. says

    January 24, 2012 at 7:52 am

    My hubby has started putting a kit together. This kit would e a fantastic addition and great to grab and go.

  82. Cindy Merrill says

    January 24, 2012 at 1:14 am

    We have a woodstove and a few oil lamps, so we’d do okay during a power outage. I would like to have some extra food stored away.

  83. Kirsten says

    January 23, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    We just lost power for 3 days. We had candles but not enough for that many days and discovered that our flashlights were not working well enough. It was an eye-opener. That said, we did have firewood and a fireplace for heat, plenty of food and water plus cash.

  84. kelly chan says

    January 23, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    I been looking for the perfect emergency kit! Please pick me! I would put it to use!

  85. Lindsay S says

    January 23, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    I live in NYC and I have an emergency lighting plugged in in two separate outlets, on in my kitchen and on in the hallway that will turn on if the power goes out.

  86. Soha Molina says

    January 23, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    I am going to stock up on water and food.

  87. Mary A says

    January 23, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    I have several things but am sure there are things I’m missing.

  88. cheryl says

    January 23, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    I use to live in the Midwest and learned quickly to always pack your vehicle with an emergency box containing food, water, can, candle, matches, blanket and other emergency items.

  89. Heather says

    January 23, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    I took the test but it didn’t give the option for having a pre-planned meeting place. My family has this already planned. We also have Items already packed and kept in the cars.

  90. Jennifer Boyte says

    January 23, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    I need to!

  91. Sammi says

    January 23, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    I have my cell phone in the car, but other than that, no emergency kit! so this would be great

  92. Klydra P says

    January 23, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Living in Northern Maine for 5 years taught us you can never have enough “emergency” items on hand. Power going out became normal. I always have non perishables and plenty of water on hand.

  93. Stacey Bicovny says

    January 23, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    We live in Florida so we always keep plenty of water & canned foods in the house

  94. Debbie jackson says

    January 23, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    emergency food/water kit and a generator

  95. Kayla says

    January 23, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    We keep a blanket in our car!

  96. Anna says

    January 23, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    We have canned food, MRI’s batteries, flashights and plenty of bottled water. Also I have a weather radio, and dog food plus their health records and bandaids.

  97. Julie Lynn Bickham says

    January 23, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    All I have is blankets, flashlights, candles and canned goods. I really should start getting more prepared.

  98. beth says

    January 23, 2012 at 10:22 am

    i keep water and food in the house

  99. Amanda Kinder says

    January 23, 2012 at 10:15 am

    We are making sure we stock up on batteries, flashlights, and candles. We have bottled water in the garage.

  100. Katherine says

    January 23, 2012 at 9:21 am

    We have a generator and keep warm blankets and flashlights

  101. Danielle T says

    January 23, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Since we just recovered from our snow storm/power out for 4 days. I’ve decided to make a tote full of things that will help like blankets a can opener (that does not require power)flashlights with batteries, etc. That way it will all be in one place when we need it!

  102. D Schmidt says

    January 23, 2012 at 8:09 am

    We have collected canned foods, batteries, matches, candles, blankets, bottled water and flash lights

  103. Karen Gonyea says

    January 23, 2012 at 7:29 am

    I am in the process of doing emergency kits for each vehicle in the family. I was already pretty prepared for the house, but had NOTHING for the vehicles !!

  104. Ann F says

    January 23, 2012 at 7:10 am

    I took the NYC Readiness Challenge.

    I’m packing a storm readiness kit for our family.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

  105. Marcie W. says

    January 23, 2012 at 8:04 am

    I am starting to collect canned goods and water for family food storage!

  106. Caress says

    January 23, 2012 at 6:26 am

    I’ve started to get some things together but would love this one!

  107. Tari Lawson says

    January 23, 2012 at 4:21 am

    I have yet to take any steps but I do plan to put together a car emergency kit for each of my vehicles.

  108. Dottie says

    January 23, 2012 at 4:02 am

    I have taken fews steps other an have some canned food stocked up…..

  109. Kathy Boccard says

    January 22, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    I keep a blanket, some food and water, a flashlight and a first aid kit in the car.

  110. Peter Gladue says

    January 22, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    Extra water in the freezer

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