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Winter storms like the region saw over the weekend should serve as a reminder that you should think about putting together an emergency preparedness kit for your home.
Experts recommend that in it you include enough food and water for everyone who lives in your home, a manual can opener, a wind-up or battery powered flashlight and radio, cash, blankets, and a first aid kit.
It’s also recommended that you keep your cell phone fully charged if you know a storm is approaching or have a corded landline that will work in a power outage.
The kit should be kept in something portable like a backpack, and everyone in your home should know where it’s kept at all times.
