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Predicting Natural DisastersActivity for Kids

Make an Emergency Kit DIY

Duration: 20-30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $0 to $50

Learn how to make an emergency kit for natural disasters!

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Material List

1Storage bin
1Gallon of water per person per day
3 Days worth of canned food (or other non-perishable foods)
1Set of flashlights and batteries
1First aid kit
1Pack of candles and matches
1Envelope with copies of important family documents
1Tool kit
1Can opener
1Roll of duct tape
1Package of toilet paper & tall plastic bags

Instructions

1Pack all of the items in the storage bin.
2Keep it somewhere safe and accessible in the event of a natural disaster.
3Check your kit once a year to make sure it is ready to go.

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Experts recommend making an emergency kit with at least 3 days worth of essential supplies for you and your family to prepare for natural disasters. Make sure to recheck your kits once a year, to make sure you’re ready to go. Your kit can have more things than described in the video. Remember, we can't stop natural disasters from happening, but we can take steps (like making an emergency kit) to reduce their impact.