How to Make a Tornado Survival Kit

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a medium-sized container (preferably plastic to seal out moisture/bugs) that is able to hold at least two small blankets.

   Money (preferably small bills) A car charger for your cell phone Medicines A spare set of keys to your vehicle and home An extra change on clothes for each person Anything you may need for pets Anything you may need for children A multipurpose/knife. ,,,, If your neighborhood is wiped out, you'll need to prove to authorities that you live there.
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   Step 2: Purchase or find the following items: A whistle A permanent marker A small radio

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   Step 3: preferably a self-powered radio A flashlight

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   Step 4: preferably a self-powered flashlight A medium sized pack of batteries Canned food or power bars A hand-powered can opener A few small plastic dishes and silverware Two small blankets A phone A few water bottles A first aid kit (Band-Aids

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   Step 5: Put all of the objects into the medium-sized container.

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   Step 6: Put the container in the shelter/closet/safe room where you will be if there is a tornado warning.

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   Step 7: Store bicycle helmets and sneakers in the shelter for each person.

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   Step 8: Store your document safely in the (interior) shelter

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   Step 9: along with a recent copy of one of your utility bills.

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