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Grab & Go Family Kits: How It Works
The kit system is simple. Just as individual grab & go bags serve the individual, family kits serve the entire family and provide an extra layer of items that can make having to leave home a bit easier to manage. They are comprised of items the family will share and are taken only if there is room in the family car. Evacuation by foot will render the family kits impractical.
What Family Kits Are and Are Not
What They Are:
- Optional for evacuation.
- Items the family can share.
- Replenishment of and in addition to items contained in the grab & go and shared essential bags.
- An opportunity to take more items than the typical go bag allows.
- A way to provide for a more extended emergency when you don’t know when you will return home or even where you will go.
What They Are Not:
- Not necessary for evacuation.
- Not a replacement for an individual’s grab & go bag.
- Not a replacement for the shared essentials bag.
- Not meant to be taken if there is a house fire – in that situation, focus on safety first.
Family Kit Suggestions
Suggested family kits include:
- Shelter & Warmth
- Food & Cooking
- Light
- Sanitation
- Clean
- Communications
- Tools
- First Aid
- Water
- Battery
- Charging
- Entertainment
Learn how to build each kit in detail here.
Creating Your Family Kits
Family kits can be customized to fit your family’s unique needs. If you think something is missing from our list, feel free to create a kit using your own ideas. For those new to emergency preparedness, don’t let this task overwhelm you. Family kits should be viewed as luxury items, not necessities. Start small and build your kits over time.
Conclusion
Family kits are an excellent addition to your emergency preparedness plan, providing a shared resource for extended situations. While they are not essential for all emergencies, they can greatly enhance comfort and convenience during evacuations where vehicle space is available.