Disaster Planning Checklist for Families

I do some reading online from time to time on different survival skills and preparedness issues, and one place I refer to is modernsurvivalonline.com. When I come across things like this I want to share it with you.

The first is the Family Disaster Supplies and Preparedness Calender. After reading below, click the link to open up the Calender.

The Family Disaster Supplies & Preparedness Calendar is intended to help you take appropriate preparedness actions and create a 3–7 day disaster supply kit before the next emergency happens. Using the calendar, your family can assemble an emergency kit in small steps over a six month period. Check off each of the items you collect or the actions you take during the week. Supplies may be stored all together in a large plastic garbage can with wheels, putting the heavy items at the bottom.

When medical supplies, flashlights and emergency items are placed near the top, they can be located quickly for inspecting and restocking. Remember to rotate your perishable supplies and change water every six months.

Review this calendar every six months. For example, each time you change your clock, review this list.

Note: You should store 1–2 gallons of water per person for each day. This water is for consumption and sanitation. For this reason the calendar repeats the need to purchase water several times.

Preparedness Calender

(right-click and choose 'save as' to save to computer)