| If you already have an emergency kit that your | | | | whistles out there, but since space is at a |
| family can grab and use when a natural disaster | | | | premium in your emergency kit, why not get one |
| strikes, good for you! All families are vulnerable to | | | | that can have lots of applications besides making |
| natural disasters and should keep a sturdy | | | | noise? A 5 in 1 whistle not only has a shrill toot to |
| backpack in an easily-accessible place that contains | | | | attract attention, it also has a waterproof match |
| a variety of items essential to survival during the | | | | container, signal mirror, compass, and flint. |
| first 72 hours: shelter, first-aid, light, food, and | | | | -- Light reflective vest: If a disaster occurs at |
| water. However, here are some handy items you | | | | night, it may be difficult for rescuers to locate |
| may not have thought of that would be useful to | | | | you even if you have a flashlight. Increase the |
| keep in those all-important emergency kits. | | | | chances of being seen by search and rescue by |
| -- Duct tape: They say there's nothing in the | | | | keeping a light reflective vest with your kit. Some |
| world that can't be fixed with duct tape, so why | | | | vests are especially designed to fit into |
| not include a roll in your emergency kit? Duct tape | | | | emergency kits and are extremely lightweight and |
| can repair torn clothing and other items, hold | | | | thin and fold up to the size of an envelope. |
| awkward items together if needed, and even has | | | | When choosing extra items for your emergency |
| first aid applications in a pinch. | | | | kit, think outside the box a bit by including some |
| -- 5 in 1 whistle: There are lots of emergency | | | | unusual, but extremely handy items. |