Hurricane Katrina brought home the fact that emergency personnel might be unable to come to your aid immediately. To better your chances of survival, you should have a "survival gear bag" prepared and readily accessible. This survival pack is an essential for your home, your office, your car, and any other place that you spend a significant amount of time in.

     Suggestions for what to keep in your pack:

1)First Aid Kit which should include sterile gloves, sterile dressings, peroxide, antibiotic towelettes, antibiotic ointment, different sized adhesive bandages, eye wash to flush your eyes, any daily medications, a cold pack, acetaminophen and aspirin, scissors, tweezers, and a CPR breathing barrier such as a face mask.

2)Food and Water - Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) are an excellent choice as they don't spoil and don't need to be rehydrated or heated. A minimum of 2 gallons of water per person per day is essential. A Water Purification Kit is a good idea because when water is restored, it may not be drinkable.

3)Lighting - You should include a flashlight for every member of your family along with new batteries. Lightsticks are also a good way to attract attention.

4)Gas Mask with 2 filters.

5)Sturdy Boots.

6)Blankets and sleeping bags.

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