This section just reminds us of some "extra" items we might want to keep
in our 72 hour pack or have handy if there is an emergency.
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 Picture of Family - have a picture of the family for each family member –
if by chance you get separated as a family it is good to have a picture
for identification and also to ease the pain of separation.
 Set of Keys – have an extra set of keys for your car and house that can
be put in your wallet just in case you lock your other keys in the car
when shopping OR if you need to leave quickly and you find yourself
saying "I can’t find my keys!!!" Also you might put a set of keys in your 72 hour kit.
 Tetanus Shots – it is necessary to get a tetanus shot every ten years.
Yes this should be in the first aid section…however, it is very important
and is listed twice!!! Keep a record so you know when ten years are up.
Money $$$$$ - Some money should be in your 72 hour kit or in a place in your
home that is easy to grab in an emergency. Small bills are best.
When times get tough – no one will admit that they have change of a $20 or
$50 and you will end up buying something at a very inflated cost!!!
 List of last minute items for your 72 hour kit – There are some things that
cannot be stored in your kit. Attach an index card to the outside of your
kit or on your refrigerator door listing these items. When there is an
emergency – YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO THINK QUICKLY. Such items might
include: eyeglasses, child’s favorite blanket or toy, book to read, medications.
 Games, toys & jump rope – If you need to leave your home and you have
children, it is good to have, in your 72 hour kit or in your car, some
items for children to play with. Children usually do not understand
emergency situations so if you can keep them “entertained”, they seem
to cope better with what is happening. Think of what small toys or
games are easy to carry or put in your 72 hour kits. Jump ropes are
good – children can get a lot of energy released with them, plus you
have extra rope if needed.
 Scriptures and Hymn Book – Small copies of these books are nice to have
if you need to leave your home or to have in your 72 hour kit. Large
books are cumbersome. Just a suggestion.
Books – If you need to leave your home, it is good to have, in your
72 hour kit or your car, some items for adults to keep them busy. If
you have a book (soft cover), or a puzzle book or even a card game,
time will pass faster and stress will be less.
 It is suggested that a whistle is kept in the car in case of emergency.
It is suggested that a whistle is kept in each 72 hour kit in case any family member gets separated from the group.
It is suggested that a whistle is kept on the doorknob of each child's bedroom door in case of fire.
IT IS EASIER TO HEAR A WHISTLE THAN A LITTLE CHILD'S VOICE.
SAFETY TIPS
- Beds under window: Move beds out from under windows that may break in the event of an earthquake or falling trees.
- Beds directly below shelves or hanging lights: The lights or objects on shelves could fall on sleepers below.
- Beds below heavy mirrors or framed pictures: Heavy objects on the wall will easily all during an earthquake.
- Heavy lamps on bedside tables: They could fall over onto sleepers. Fasten lamps securely to tables or replace heavy lamps with light, non-breakable lamps.
- Hanging plants in heavy pots: The heavier the pot the more likely it is to fall in an earthquake causing injuries.
- Breakable or heavy objects on shelves: An earthquake could shake these items off the shelf. Consider a cabinet with latching doors instead of shelves.
- Loose latches, such as magnetic push latches, on cabinets and cupboards: Cabinets could swing open during an earthquake causing the contents to spill. Replace them with new latches that will hold during an earthquake.
- Glass bottles in medicine cabinets: Put items stored in glass containers on lower shelves or to the back of the cabinet. Some shelves have a shelf railing to prevent items from falling off. Not to parents: make sure you use childproof latches when you move things to lower shelves.
- Glass containers around the bathtub: They could easily break
- Flammable materials close to heat sources: Painting or cleaning products should be stored in the garage or outside in a shed. Newspaper or cardboard should be recycled or thrown away.
- Heavy or glass objects next to the exits or escape routes in your house: They can block exits and escape routes
- Objects with wheels: These items could roll during an earthquake. Block the wheels so the object cannot roll.
- Tall, heavy furniture such as bookshelves and china cabinets: Attach furniture securely to the studs in the walls to prevent them from tipping over.
- Heavy appliances such as refrigerators and water heaters: These should be attached to the studs in the walls.
- Dead or diseased tree limbs near the house: Tree limbs could fall and damage the house or hut people passing by
- Air conditioners and swamp coolers: Be sure they are well braced to prevent falling
- Roof tiles: Make sure they are securely in place.
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