The not so serious side of emergency kit week, day 5!

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Something that we need to remember about our emergency preparedness kits is that they shouldn’t be filled with just the necessities! Sure, we can’t last too long without food, water, and clean air, but we need to take our psyches into consideration.  Emergency preparedness kits should be customized to the person(s) that will be using them, which is why I thought it would be a fun idea to dedicate this week to see what people here at the Chapter keep in their kits that are not “just the basics.”

Emily Shafer, our Development Associate, has sentimental items in her emergency kit, like bracelets and jingle beads.  Not only are they entertaining to fiddle with, they also help her think back to happy memories and escape for a bit while trying to remember specific details about where she was, who she was with, how old she was, and what she was doing. 

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The not so serious side of emergency kit week, day 4!

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Something that we need to remember about our emergency preparedness kits is that they shouldn’t be filled with just the necessities! Sure, we can’t last too long without food, water, and clean air, but we need to take our psyches into consideration.  Emergency preparedness kits should be customized to the person(s) that will be using them, which is why I thought it would be a fun idea to dedicate this week to see what people here at the Chapter keep in their kits that are not “just the basics.”

Jay Bonafede, our Communications Coordinator, has all of his family’s important paperwork and photos in his emergency kit.  The peace of mind he has knowing that regardless of what happens, his family will be able to pick up again without losing any priceless documents or photos is what makes him prepared to face a disaster. 

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The not so serious side of emergency kit week, day 3!



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Something that we need to remember about our emergency preparedness kits is that they shouldn’t be filled with just the necessities! Sure, we can’t last too long without food, water, and clean air, but we need to take our psyches into consideration.  Emergency preparedness kits should be customized to the person(s) that will be using them, which is why I thought it would be a fun idea to dedicate this week to see what people here at the Chapter keep in their kits that are not “just the basics.”



Nancy Blaschak, the Executive Director of the Buffalo Chapter, always makes sure that she has a book in her kit.  They keep her mind occupied so that even though there may be something chaotic going on around her she can find comfort and solace in the words she’s reading.   In addition to her book, she also likes to keep crunchy foods in her kit.

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The not so serious side of emergency kit week, day 2!



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Something that we need to remember about our emergency preparedness kits is that they shouldn’t be filled with just the necessities! Sure, we can’t last too long without food, water, and clean air, but we need to take our psyches into consideration.  Emergency preparedness kits should be customized to the person(s) that will be using them, which is why I thought it would be a fun idea to dedicate this week to see what people here at the Chapter keep in their kits that are not “just the basics.”

Kenneth Turner, our Senior Director of Emergency Services, always makes sure that he has travelers checks in his emergency kit.   In case the power is out and Ken has no cash on him, travelers checks let him buy what he needs without the added complication of trying to put a transaction through on a credit card when all of the electricity is out!


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The not so serious side of emergency kit week, day 1!

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Something that we need to remember about our emergency preparedness kits is that they shouldn’t be filled with just the necessities! Sure, we can’t last too long without food, water, and clean air, but we need to take our psyches into consideration.  Emergency preparedness kits should be customized to the person(s) that will be using them, which is why I thought it would be a fun idea to dedicate this week to see what people here at the Chapter keep in their kits that are not “just the basics.”

Louise Porter, our Prepared & Ready Coordinator, always makes sure that she has some sort of book, game, or puzzle packed in her emergency kit.  Especially cards! If you have a deck of cards, you’re sure to make some friends and have a good time, even during a disaster, especially if you’re lucky enough to be in a shelter.  And don’t forget a few pieces of candy.  The extra rush of sugar may be just what you need to get over a stressful part of your day.

We'd love to hear what you keep in your kit!! Feel free to comment below!

Don’t have even the basics in your kit? Click here for tips on how to build a fantastic kit that will help you be prepared for anything!