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There are so many options when you are looking to assemble emergency preparedness items. A quick search online brings up complex food storage and water purification systems you probably never knew existed. It can make you feel overwhelmed as well as drastically under-prepared. What’s the best way to spend your emergency preparations budget?

Start by stepping back and thinking practically. If a serious disaster was to strike, what would be the most critical items to have on hand? Food and water probably come to mind, but that doesn’t mean you should stock up on cans and bottles of water and nothing else. Depending on the disaster, you might also need first aid items, thermal blankets, waterproof matches and emergency candles. Of course, all the canned food in the world won’t do you much good if you have no can opener.

Instead of thinking in terms of quantity, it is best to start out thinking about variety. There are specially designed 72 hour kits that contain almost everything you could need for several days after an emergency. This includes food and water, but also other supplies to keep you warm and dry and help you treat minor injuries.

Buy comprehensive emergency kits for your home and your vehicle and you will have made a good investment. Keep adding funds to your emergency preparations budget, and shop around to learn about other items you can buy next time.

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