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Dear Friend of the Red Cross,
A picture of my family. Chocolate for the kids. And—my dentist will love this—floss.
Those are just a few of the personal things I’ve put in my emergency kit—in addition to the basics like food, water, a flashlight, radio and first-aid supplies. As a mom—and someone who lives in earthquake and wildfire country—I want my family to be prepared for emergencies that can happen at anytime and anywhere. I think it’s important that we all do that.
So what will you put into your kit to personalize it for you and your family?
Watch a short video I taped for ideas and general tips on what to put in a kit so that you’re prepared. Then share your own ideas and see what others have to say:
September is National Preparedness Month and I am proud to be a part of the American Red Cross’s Do More than Cross Your Fingers campaign.
We all cross our fingers for luck, but when we’re facing life’s emergencies, it’s easy to do a little more. Pick up kit supplies. Write an
emergency plan. Stay informed. You’ll thank yourself later!
So what’s going in your emergency kit to help you and your family through life’s emergencies, big and small? Share now by clicking here:
You can help people affected by disasters, like the recent ice storms, snow storms and flooding, by donating to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. On those rare occasions when donations exceed Red Cross expenses for a specific disaster, contributions are used to prepare for and serve victims of other disasters. Your gift enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to victims of all disasters. You may also call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or mail your donation, to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.
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