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Preparation feels great! Whether you're hunkering down in a tornado or snow storm, or skedaddling thanks to a hurricane, having the right tools can give you peace of mind.
Smart phones make it easy to keep essential information at hand. One app I like: Emergency Preparedness Checklist and Guide (for iPhone)
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What's better and faster than writing out an inventory for insurance purposes? Make a video. Find complete instructions here.
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Cabinet door latches are essential in earthquake-prone areas. Install them and forget them.
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Okay, I haven't tested this Chick-a-Dee smoke detector, but I love the playful design. Created in the Netherlands, it has been approved for use in the US.
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Simple to use, a butane burner can keep you cooking when the power goes out. Be sure to keep a couple (or 4) butane canisters.
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If you live in earthquake country, don't leave bookcases and large furniture unstrapped another minute! Prevent injury by quake-strapping big pieces in place.
Because during an emergency is a terrible time to give up coffee...
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A hand-crank or battery operated radio provides updates during power outages.Be sure to keep one in the tornado safe room, and another in the car.
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Keep supplies in large plastic boxes - easy to see what you have, stack & carry.
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Heavy-duty trash bags have lots of uses - from patching a broken window to standing in for a tarp under a tent.
A propane heater can keep your family more comfortable and keep pipes from freezing during power outages.
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Look for a fire extinguisher that is marked "A, B, C", which means it will extinguish most common types of fires - paper, grease, and electrical.
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Shelf Reliance makes 5-gallon containers for long-term water storage. Keep one gallon per person per day, plus more for pets.
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Candles are a fire hazard, and flashlights eat up batteries. Light up the room during a power outage with an LED lantern.
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Organize your vital records with a tool developed by a CPA - Vital Records PortaVault.
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Insulating tape wraps pipes to prevent freezing during winter power outages.
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A solar charger allows you to keep using the mobile phone long after the electricity goes out.
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