72 Hour Kits

As, we look over the past weekend and the devastation that has occurred in Japan, we need to reflect on our own emergency preparedness and really make an effort to get our kits built and maintain them.  We hope we never have to use them, but we don't want to be without if we do.  Remember, every member of your house hold needs a 72 hour kit, even those furry or feathered friends.
For those of you that have attended the CERT training program, you have been given a very long list of items to add to your kits.  Those that have not taken this class, we are going to be adding a list of items every month for you to add to your kits. 

March Items:
Manual can opener
Mess Kit / Paper plates, cups, & plastic utensils
All purpose knife
Household liquid bleach to treat drinking water
Sugar, salt, pepper
Aluminum foil, plastic wrap
Resealing plastic bags
If food must be cooked, small cooking stove and can of cooking fuel