Being Prepared and Why It’s a Good Idea

Hey guys it’s Monika from the I Heart the Mart Team and I wanted to take a short break from sharing all those amazing Walmart Deals with you guys to bring it back to reality and how important it is to be be prepared. Just last night my area was struck by a very random tornado (You can read the full News Story HERE) that NO ONE was prepared for or expected. We had no warning and the sirens didn’t actually go off until it had already been here and gone honestly. So how does that tie in with being prepared? We lost power BEFORE it even hit, just barely before it hit my street actually, had I not opened the door to let some light in I would never have known anything. (There were no injuries or fatalities at ALL) All in all about 40 homes were damaged and those families were given free lodging at a nearby hotel and we’ve had a great community step up and donate everything these families need.

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Here are some basic things that are a good idea to keep on hand:

• Flashlights (if you can find the hand crank ones even better in case you run out of batteries)
• Candles (supplies to make candles, you literally only need string and a can for this)
• Aluminum or thin pans (to warm food up with if need be)
• Water (water water and more water)
• Small first aid kits stocked (Walmart carries these in the travel section for $1.00)
• Food that is shelf stable (can survive without being refrigerated like canned goods)

If you want to take it a step further get a book bag together with extra clothes, food, and such as some call them Bug Out Bags. These area great idea if you need to actually LEAVE your home quickly.

If you don’t have your supplies yet GET THEM NOW because once it happens and say the power goes out for example, you can’t find anything in the dark right? Make sure you have those flashlights in an easy accessible spot to get to quickly just in case.

Thanks WTOC News for the amazing photos!

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