Where do u store ur emergency kit?

Question

I was thinking maybe the backyard because if the house collapses, at least the pack will have a chance of surviving in an open area. However, what if someone sees it and tries to steal it?

P.S. There is really no category to put this question under...

Surviving any emergency, ie earthquake. Why would u leave it in the hall closet? If there's an earthquake, your house would collapse. You'd be unable to get into the closet anyways because the door frame would have changed.

Answer 1

I don't know exactly what you mean by an emergency kit. A first-aid kit, or more like a survival kit?

We keep two fire extinguishers in the kitchen. It’s the most likely place to need them, plus it's a central location. We keep five gallons potable water in the bathroom in case of plumbing problems, plus two more in a closet. (We know to fill the tub before a planned water outage, like when the borough flushes the fire hydrants, or the landlord has the plumber out to work on something.) We have a first-aid kit in the bathroom, plus extra supplies.

We also keep a first-aid kit, specially made for traveling, in the car's glove compartment, along with a first-aid manual and the car's manual as well as emergency contact information, a battery-less flashlight, a blank notebook and a couple of pens/pencils, and a couple of dollars or so in change for tolls or pay phones.

We keep maps, papertowels, a box of gallon plastic bags with ties, and a fire extinguisher under the front seats. We also keep two pillows and a fleece blanket (there is a survival blanket in the first aid kit) in the cab of the car, along with a pair of gloves for each of us. Also a spare dog bowl, a day's supply of dog food and some dog treats and some more water in (usually) three or four pint bottles which we use and replace all the time because we rarely leave our Chihuahua home alone in his crate.

In the trunk we have a spare tire and jack, flares, jumper cables, a quart of oil, transmission fluid and brake fluid, windshield washer fluid, a jug of undiluted antifreeze liquid and two gallons of water (potable) tightly sealed, with enough air space for the contraction and expansion of freezing/thawing. We also keep a bag of cat litter for getting traction on ice and a collapsible shovel.

We feel reasonally prepared for anything but another TMI incident.

Answer 2

There are 4 places I would store emergency kits; each with unique items.

For example, I would have one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom with disinfectant, an eye flush kit, a burn kit, bandages,gauze, wipes, tape, gloves, splints, antibiotic ointment and candles. I would keep a solid table near a door frame on the main level that I could go hide under during an earthquake and then get out quickly; I would have individual survival backpacks with warm clothing, food and emergency items in case of injury; And I would have a pantry or bin stocked with water, non perishable foods, and camping cookware and fuel; Finally, I would have an emergency road kit in my car for summer or winter breakdowns. I would keep candles, matches and a can handy to keep warm, a flashlight, shovel, axe, 2 flourescent cones, a cell phone, food, blankets, and a change of clothing and a flare.
You can never be too prepared for an emergency! If you keep one in your backyard just make sure your shed is solid and has a good lock. Or maybe consider putting it underground.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Surviving what? Our first aid kit is in the hall closet beside the front door. If the big quake hits, I'll just be thankful to get out of the house instead of looking for an emergency kit.

Answer 5

I keep two. Small one in my car and other in the house. I have in my hall closet. If I ever need to leave quick, I grab it an go.

Answer 6

i live in the UK in a flat (apartment) and have no back garden. we recently had a tornado not far from here that wiped out a whole street in london. i keep mine in a larder cupboard near my front door - larder cupboard is a big cupboard with no purpose so you store tinned food etc in there