[Dancing Lotus]

All of these items will fit into a coffee can. The coffee can can be used to dig with and it can be used to boil water.

General Items
Braided nylon rope (25 feet)
Mirror
Matches (2 boxes)
Fire Starter
Poncho (bright orange to attract attention)
Toilet paper
Candle (wrapped in aluminum foil)
Paper and pencil
Fishing line, hooks, split shot leads
Knife
Whistle
Money (2 nickels, 2 dimes, 2 quarters, $20 bill: helpful for making phone call or paying for gas if broken down along highway)
Garbage Bags (2 large size bags)
Bright orange surveyor's tape

Repair Kit
Sewing kit
Dental floss (It's strong and useful as thread for sewing, or a fishing line or for lashing branches for improvised shelters.)
Safety pins
Wire (bailing wire)

First Aid Kit
Moleskin
Sterile pads (2 x 2 and 4 x 4)
Sterile Gauze
Neosporin
Bandaids
Aspirin
First Aid Tape

Nourishment
Honey Packages (available in small foil packages available at convenience stores)
Instant Soup or tea (a couple packages)
and water purification tablets

Also waxed paper. Use the waxed paper to wrap things in to keep them from rattling around. You can use the waxed paper to start a fire. And some gum or hard candy.

I would make one for every family member. And store in your pantry. Also a good thing to keep in your car.

NOTE: I am not posting this to insinuate that the sky is falling. I don't feel that way. But as a Hurricane ally resident we have to keep a survival kit and its always a good idea. You never know when you might need it and I think this is a great one.

 

[Holly]

great idea
Thanks Ann

 

[qponfanatic]

I agree, great idea!! I live in earthquake country so we are always (or we try to be) prepared.....just in case!!

 

[Tater]

Great idea! I would also add water - may not fit in the can, but you may not have access to water, depending on the emergency. Can't make tea or instant soup (or use the purification tabs) if there is no water.

 

[Frugal Cook]

Great idea! I would also add water - may not fit in the can, but you may not have access to water, depending on the emergency. Can't make tea or instant soup (or use the purification tabs) if there is no water.

You can get a ziplock bag with "Dehydrated Water". When needed just add a cup or more of H2O and you have instant water. Bag will fit nicely in can.
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[Jskell911]

I love this. I am going to print it out and keep it in my household planner.

 

[FrugalMomof3]

Neat idea Ann! Thanks for sharing

 

[Dancing Lotus]

You can get a ziplock bag with "Dehydrated Water". When needed just add a cup or more of H2O and you have instant water. Bag will fit nicely in can.
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I haven't laughed that hard in a while. :laugh: