Some very good ideas and some just face palms, for not thinking about other items. As for food what do you all suggest?
Thanks for the input
Thanks for the input
Along with what everyone else suggested I'd add work gloves, shovel, axe, and a credit card. Other than a chainsaw, wheelbarrow, and lots of ibuprofen that is what I used most last time I helped clean up.
As you can see from the recommendations, your gonna need a huge bag lol. I overcame this by packing a plastic tote with lotsa stuff and storing that in cellar. Next, instead of a bag, we have personal papers, money, and some other essentials, packed in another small tote. This tote is packed and by the door, as soon as we hit Tstorm or Tornado WATCH.
When we hit Tornado WARNING for our area, the tote is put in cellar and we stay alert n watch news n radio.
When we hit Tornado WARNING for our area, the tote is put in cellar and we stay alert n watch news n radio.
I keep foil packs of tuna in my bug out bag. Tuna has a pretty good shelf life and you can eat it straight out of the package. I get the ones packed in sunflower oil because they taste awesome. I've tried getting the pre-made tuna salad and hickory smoke flavored tunas but I always wind up eating those before they make it into the bag. Doesn't work if you don't like tuna, I guess.
If you're going to have enough water on hand and a way to cook it, you might consider some of the freeze dried backpacker meals.
Don't forget toilet paper!
I don't know how many people have snatched up TP when we had it.
I would add either a small tarp, or black plastic it packs up smaller.
Duct tape
Carry several large trash bags, both for carrying clothes, etc.
They also make good rain coats with arm and neck holes cut in them.
And copies of all your important papers, cards, insurance, names, and phone numbers.
I don't know how many people have snatched up TP when we had it.
I would add either a small tarp, or black plastic it packs up smaller.
Duct tape
Carry several large trash bags, both for carrying clothes, etc.
They also make good rain coats with arm and neck holes cut in them.
And copies of all your important papers, cards, insurance, names, and phone numbers.
this is pricey but better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
http://www.emergencyresponderproducts.com/promaxx24.html
http://www.emergencyresponderproducts.com/promaxx24.html
These are a lot more affordable. It's called te Stanley FUBAR and you can get them at lowes and hole depot.
http://www.google.com/shopping/prod...e=0&lsf=seller:8740,store:7925964270916880990
http://www.google.com/shopping/prod...e=0&lsf=seller:8740,store:7925964270916880990
The time of year that we are likely to see a damaging tornado, would suggest sunscreen and insect repellent.
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