by Debbie Osmond . . . Donny Osmond’s wife:
24 HOUR KITS
Since Donny and I were married we have always had our 72 hour kits on hand in case of an emergency. For as long as I can remember we have received counsel from the president of our church to "be prepared". In most emergency situations it takes the government and local authorities, up to 72 hours to give assistance to those affected by a disaster. We have a backpack or small duffle bag for each member of the family. We each pack a change of clothes plus some of the items I have suggested below. Be sure to rotate the items every 6 months. We have General Conference every October and April and this is the time when we do our rotating. In October we pack for the winter months, and in April we pack for the warmer climate. We also eat the snacks we leave in there and replenish them each time we rotate. As the kids have grown, we have needed to make changes in their clothes too. As we have recently witnessed with the hurricanes and fires, we know that the counsel we have received about preparedness is very important.
Suggested Items to pack. Find which ones are suitable for your family. Remember to pack the smaller kids backpacks so that they can carry their own. Heavier items need to be put in the adult's backpacks. You want to make sure you aren't overpacked and unable to carry your 72 hour kits easily.
I will sleep better knowing my family is ready and prepared. I hope you will find the same comfort as I do.
Debbie
72 HOUR KIT SUGGESTIONS:
Poly canteens, 1 quart
Water purification tablets
Water bag, nylon
Water bag liners, plastic
Food
Personal daily rations
Energy bars, tablets, peanut butter
Trail snacks
Medications
Clothing
Shoes
Socks
Underclothing
Thermal underwear (seasonal)
Shirts, short sleeve
Shirts, long sleeve
Shorts, hiking
Trousers, long
Sweater
Poncho
Gloves, leather
Hat
Shelter (if possible)
Tent
Ground cloth
Bedding
Sleeping bag
Air pillow
Personal Hygiene & Sanitation
Toilet tissue, biodegradable
Feminine hygiene items
Shampoo
Comb and brush
Eye drops
Tooth brush & tooth paste
Deodorant
Soap
Bath towel
Preventative Aid
Moleskins
Mosquito repellent
Lip balm
Sun block
Hand lotion
First Aid
Personal First Aid Kit
Family First Aid Kit
Emergency Gear
Signal flares, night
Whistle
Space blanket
Hand warmers
Light, Heat, Fire making
Flash light/Batteries
Candle - lantern
Glow sticks
Match safe & matches
Lighter
Communication
Pocket radio, battery/solar power
Cell phone
Personal Items
Camera, lenses, flash and film
Binoculars
Swiss Pocket knife
Extra house and car keys
Copy of important papers such as titles etc.
Change for pay phones
Handkerchief
Watch
Sun & prescription glasses
Pencil and note pad
Scriptures/Games for kids/activity books etc
Forwarded August 2008
This page is no longer available
http://www.donny.com/info/debbie_recommends
24 HOUR KITS
Since Donny and I were married we have always had our 72 hour kits on hand in case of an emergency. For as long as I can remember we have received counsel from the president of our church to "be prepared". In most emergency situations it takes the government and local authorities, up to 72 hours to give assistance to those affected by a disaster. We have a backpack or small duffle bag for each member of the family. We each pack a change of clothes plus some of the items I have suggested below. Be sure to rotate the items every 6 months. We have General Conference every October and April and this is the time when we do our rotating. In October we pack for the winter months, and in April we pack for the warmer climate. We also eat the snacks we leave in there and replenish them each time we rotate. As the kids have grown, we have needed to make changes in their clothes too. As we have recently witnessed with the hurricanes and fires, we know that the counsel we have received about preparedness is very important.
Suggested Items to pack. Find which ones are suitable for your family. Remember to pack the smaller kids backpacks so that they can carry their own. Heavier items need to be put in the adult's backpacks. You want to make sure you aren't overpacked and unable to carry your 72 hour kits easily.
I will sleep better knowing my family is ready and prepared. I hope you will find the same comfort as I do.
Debbie
72 HOUR KIT SUGGESTIONS:
Poly canteens, 1 quart
Water purification tablets
Water bag, nylon
Water bag liners, plastic
Food
Personal daily rations
Energy bars, tablets, peanut butter
Trail snacks
Medications
Clothing
Shoes
Socks
Underclothing
Thermal underwear (seasonal)
Shirts, short sleeve
Shirts, long sleeve
Shorts, hiking
Trousers, long
Sweater
Poncho
Gloves, leather
Hat
Shelter (if possible)
Tent
Ground cloth
Bedding
Sleeping bag
Air pillow
Personal Hygiene & Sanitation
Toilet tissue, biodegradable
Feminine hygiene items
Shampoo
Comb and brush
Eye drops
Tooth brush & tooth paste
Deodorant
Soap
Bath towel
Preventative Aid
Moleskins
Mosquito repellent
Lip balm
Sun block
Hand lotion
First Aid
Personal First Aid Kit
Family First Aid Kit
Emergency Gear
Signal flares, night
Whistle
Space blanket
Hand warmers
Light, Heat, Fire making
Flash light/Batteries
Candle - lantern
Glow sticks
Match safe & matches
Lighter
Communication
Pocket radio, battery/solar power
Cell phone
Personal Items
Camera, lenses, flash and film
Binoculars
Swiss Pocket knife
Extra house and car keys
Copy of important papers such as titles etc.
Change for pay phones
Handkerchief
Watch
Sun & prescription glasses
Pencil and note pad
Scriptures/Games for kids/activity books etc
Forwarded August 2008
This page is no longer available
http://www.donny.com/info/debbie_recommends
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