Are You Prepared?

Recent storms in the news have brought up the important question: Am I prepared in the event of a disaster?

To help you answer that question, the American Red Cross has a few tips on what you should include in your emergency kit at home or in your car. Of course it may depend on where you are when disaster strikes but there are basic things that you should keep in mind and in your kit.

First things first, be sure to prepare your kit well in advance of any emergency. You don't want to be trying to put all these things together when time is of the essence. Secondly, be sure to keep it in a spot that you'll remember and know that it's there. You don't want to be searching through your house or basement looking for the kit when you really need it.

Check out the American Red Cross web site and watch the video on things you should have in your emergency kits.

http://www.redcross.org/news/event/Emergency-Kit-Essentials-Promotion