Have you set up your survival kit for the kids yet? If not, we better get with it soon.

   While reading blogs on the internet that pertain to my website niche I noticed that there are a number that list suggestions on what to have in an emergency kit. There is a lot of information in most of these writings, they range from about 500 words to many pages long. If a blog is too long it begins to get a little tedious to read, the same holds true if they contain too much information. The ones I was reading listed what should be in a "bug out bag", or "BOB". In all fairness most are listing the supplies that one would need for an extended evacuation. Some suggest having a "safe" secondary home set up for an extended event, a very seriously high level of preparation. I understand that level of planning. Today however I am writing about another level of preparedness, that is making sure the kids are taken care of.

Maybe not everything they want. 

    I remember growing up during the 50's and 60's, we had nuclear bomb threats, Russia was going to drop a bomb on my home town in Minnesota. I was afraid, I was in grade school and the threat was very real. During a catastrophic event a lot of confusion is created, and true to form the last ones to understand it are the kids. (here to look at a kit)
If there are children involved in the planning of an evacuation, we must take their concerns seriously and provide for them. We need to make sure they have a survival pack of their own, it must have "comfort" items in it. A good place to start is the purchase of a dedicated survival pack just for them. When a pack is purchased and it arrives at your door it needs to be inspected. Take an inventory of what's in it, have the child with you make sure to pay attention to their input. In the pack will be basic stuff, flashlight, water and a little food. There is a lot of small items as well, there are also some that need to be added, these are basic supply kits.

Dress in layers, stay warm and dry.

They are generic kits set up to accommodate the majority of what is needed. Inspect the kit with your child, ask him or her what they would like to add. Remember they may be standing for hours in a safe place during a flood, after a tornado, watching their house burn down or a number of other events. They will eventually get so tired they will not be able to stay awake and they will get aggravated. Some of the items to consider may be: bathroom facilities, a porta potty and a tent, or a bucket toilet. A favorite toy or article that will serve to comfort them. A hat, jacket, socks, shoes and a sleeping bag. A rain parka may come in handy along with sunglasses. Bug repellent, sun screen, chap stick and other personal hygiene items may be included. (Click
    Dealing with a short term evacuation does not involve as much stuff as being in a permanent situation, but the first 72 hours is very critical. To try to make ourselves as comfortable as we are normally at home will be impossible. It is more prudent to expect that if 80% of our needs are met during an event, we are doing exceptionally well. Most people will be closer to 20%, they might have a bottle of water or two. That's fine, but for our little ones it isn't, especially if you have a baby or two, the challenges multiply. The responsibility will rest (you guessed it) in the arms of Mom, make it as easy as possible on your self, you will be stressed as well. Don't wait until something happens to make a plan and buy a bag, be set up early. You can build your own bag, the problem is it never leaves the planning stage or we use the items gradually not noticing they are depleted. The best course of action is to buy a prepared kit and add to it, I believe you will be better prepared.

Child's survival kit, well supplied for basics.

    Thanks for reading, leave a comment, what will a child need during an event? I'd like your input.

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