1. We finish our household inventory! Isn’t that a great feeling! What’s left? The worst of all…the garage. Now some of you may have neatly organized garages but, unfortunately, not me. It may take a little more effort for some of us, but just think of all you have in your garage and how much it would cost to replace it. Be sure to open every cupboard and move every box. Don’t forget to get several views of the cars and the contents of the trunk in your pictures. Now that you are finished make a copy of the disc and mail it to your contact person. You will also want a copy for yourself and one in a safe deposit box if you have one. During an emergency the banks may be closed for days or weeks so it is always important that your contact have a copy.
2. Choose a secret message place. In the event you must evacuate before the family can gather it is important to have a prearranged place where you will leave a note with the information as to when you left and where you went. Naturally this is an invitation to looters so make this a fairly secure place and not under a mat or in a door frame. Much too obvious. Your out of state contact should also have this information in case they need authorities to try to locate you or if they should come to find you.
3. It time to start working on that first aid for your home. If you don’t already have one, add a basic first aid guide to your home kit as well as to your 72 hour and auto kits. They are inexpensive and easy to store.
4. Think evacuation. Since we have just completed our household inventory it would be a good time to work on number 7. Compile a list of family heirlooms to grab if there is time. Post this list in a cupboard or closet for quick access in an emergency.
