Hello again! I hope you don't feel like you have been "drinking from a fire hose" with all of the preparedness information on this site. Just remember that just because I write it in an article doesn't mean that EVERYTHING needs to be completed by the end of the week! Heavens, we would all be running around bald from pulling out our hair due to the stress. No. No. No. Let me make a suggestion as to how these articles can best serve you.

•  Print the articles
•  Determine what you already have on hand that you can put into your emergency preparedness back-pack, or buckets, and then do it.
•  Take inventory and make a list of the things that you need
•  Keep the list in your purse
•  When you shop, see a garage sale, or check out the sale aisles of your market, retrieve your list and see what you need. If there is a match, get what you can afford.
•  Once purchased, cross that item(s) off of your list

By following these suggestions, you will slowly build up what you need without the stress, and without breaking your budget.

Today I am going to write about what should be in our cars. We are a very mobile society and chances are we will be "out-and-about" when an emergency arises. Having a car that is prepared to take care of you, should you not be able to get home, will be to your advantage. All of these items can go into a large plastic tub that can be kept in your trunk.

In Your Car

•  At least 1/2 a tank of gas at all times
•  Water
•  First Aid Kit
•  Blanket(s)
•  Protein bars or whatever snacks you may want
•  $1 bills hidden somewhere
•  Flashlight with extra batteries
•  Jumper Cables
•  Flares or warning triangles
•  Portable shovel and cat litter or sand for traction
•  Phone Charger
•  Copies of all of your important papers, laminated - just like you will have in your 72 hour kit.
•  Basic tools: hammer, screw driver, pliers
•  Bright colored poncho
•  Extra clothes and shoes should yours get wet
•  Emergency radio
•  Towel or paper towels
•  Toilet paper and thick plastic bag

For Winter Add:

•  Gloves, scarves, hat, extra wool stocks
•  Hand and feet warmer packets
•  Extra blankets or sleeping bag(s)

If you go through this list you will note that many of these items can be found at dollar stores, discount stores and/or thrift stores.

Should you get stranded or be unable to move your car due to a natural disaster, having these items tucked away in your trunk will give you a measure of comfort.