By Michael, on March 4th, 2009 
In parts one and two of this series we talked about food and water, but in part three we will discuss how you can prepare your home for emergency or disaster.Below we have compiled a list of items that you will want to have in your home in case disaster or emergency strikes. It is not a comprehensive list, but if you will follow this checklist, it will give you a huge head start in getting prepared for an emergency.
During Hurricane Katrina, many people lost their important documents because the Hurricane absolutely soaked and destroyed them. So, make copies of your most important papers and documents and keep them in a waterproof container. In addition, we would suggest keeping that waterproof container in a safe if possible.
Important documents that you will want to safeguard include insurance policies, family pictures, deeds, titles, passports, licenses, bank account records and birth certificates.
First Aid Kit And Instructions
Local Maps
Family Tent
Sleeping Bags
Solar Blankets
Instant Hand/Body Warming Pads
Additional Clothing
Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
Extra Gasoline
Solar/Battery/Hand Crank Powered AM/FM Radio w/ spare batteries
Garbage Bags, and Ziplock Bags to store extra food
Spare Keys to house, cars, safety deposit box, etc.
Money (no less than $100, more is better) including minimum 1 roll of quarters
Nylon Utility/Climbing Rope (not poly)
WD-40 Lubricant
Comprehensive Sewing Kit w/ HD threads and needles, buttons, safety pins of various sizes, etc
A Survival Manual
Mountain Bike(s) with Bags or Racks to Carry Supplies
Cellular Phone For Emergencies
Camping Lantern w/ Fuel
Industrial Grade Extension Cord
A Wood Stove
Solar Oven – An entire meal can be cooked outside in an emergency.
A Food Dehydrator
Fire Extinguisher
Aluminum Foil. A must!
Sportsman’s Emergency Blanket or Thermal Blanket
A Lightweight Tarp
Matches or Lighters In A Waterproof Container
Portable Generator
