[hummingbird]

Don't forget the toilet paper!!! :)

Can't believe I didn't put that one down! You do not want to use leaves...ask my neighbor who did use leaves once but now knows exactly what poison ivy looks like...had to be hospitalized! Arghhh.......

Basically, as you go through your daily routine, think about each thing you use and whether it would be helpful or useful or necessary to have in an emergency - write these things down and keep them kind of grouped logically. There might be enough warning but maybe not. Think about if power is out; stores closed, etc. Matches, candles, etc. I had not thought about cash like liz suggested and I think someone earlier upthread said to get small denominations. If you only have $20 bills, you may not be able to get change and a loaf of bread suddenly costs you $20...I think it was the lady in Arizona who put that idea out there. Very smart.

[MamaDearest]

Suggest stacking of emergency items ready to go in case of the need to make a quick exit (got to looking at our stuff and it was scattered all over the house). I put blankets,food and small portable stove in our backpacks. Am very thankful we bought camping gear this past summer. You never know. Leaves - yukky!