It's much easier to react to a disaster when you're prepared for it. Alas, the skills required for disaster preparedness — planning, prioritizing, and organizing — aren't exactly an ADDer's strong suit. Follow these three step to get ready for any disaster that might come your way:
1. Prepare a grab-and-go bag for each family member
A grab-and-go bag (see below) is a backpack or small suitcase on wheels that you pack ahead of time.
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GRAB-AND-GO BAG
two small bottles of water
four high-protein, high-calorie energy bars, or a similar quantity of trail mix, dried fruit, or granola
change of clothes (in a young child’s grab-and-go bag, pack extra underwear, as kids under stress tend to have “accidents”)
toothpaste, toothbrush, tampons, razor, and travel-size toiletries
lightweight flashlight (with extra batteries in a baggie)
multi-blade knife
spare pair of eyeglasses
antibacterial hand sanitizer
plastic bags for food
writing pad, pen or pencil, and disposable camera (so you can document emergency expenditures, damage, repairs, and so on)
two small bottles of water
four high-protein, high-calorie energy bars, or a similar quantity of trail mix, dried fruit, or granola
change of clothes (in a young child’s grab-and-go bag, pack extra underwear, as kids under stress tend to have “accidents”)
toothpaste, toothbrush, tampons, razor, and travel-size toiletries
lightweight flashlight (with extra batteries in a baggie)
multi-blade knife
spare pair of eyeglasses
antibacterial hand sanitizer
plastic bags for food
writing pad, pen or pencil, and disposable camera (so you can document emergency expenditures, damage, repairs, and so on)
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In addition to his or her grab-and-go bag, one person in the family should also carry a first-aid kit containing common over-the-counter medications, as well as a two-week supply of all prescription drugs used by family members. This person can also be responsible for a small battery-operated radio, an extra set of keys (car, home, and safety deposit box), and cash.
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