Today, we are going to the dollar store to put together
a basic kit with this list I've put together.
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Alright, let's get into it.
I used resources from the Red Cross, FEMA,
and various emergency experts across the internet
to get an idea of what I might need
for my own emergency kit.
And here's what they all had in common:
Pack 72 hours worth of rations,
one gallon of water per person per day,
pack three meals per person per day,
include supplies for everyone in the family.
That includes pets, older adults, kids, and infants,
and don't forget medicine, first aid, and hygiene supplies.
So with all of that information that I gathered,
I made a list and went off to the Dollar Store
with our producer, Brent.
Hey, everybody.
I am here at the Dollar Tree where I'm going to
try and get everything on this list
for my emergency preparedness kit.
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This one's the French scent.
This one's the fresh scent.
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Let's get a AA pack.
Gotta have both just in case.
We hit the jackpot.
So this section has a lot of what I was looking for
that I wasn't sure what we were gonna have.
I've got a two-in-one flashlight.
I'm gonna go with this guy.
Duct tape; that's gonna come in handy.
I like this color.
It's kind of pretty.
Very important in an emergency.
Pliers.
Tarp, that seems like something we probably need.
We've got dust masks too.
Man, we should have just come to this section first.
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[Cashier] 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.
They weren't kidding when they said everything's $1.25.
For $60, we got all of this stuff.
Well, maybe not the bin,
but everything inside was from the dollar store.
Let's unpack it.
$60.71, so not too bad for all of this stuff.
I will recommend that if you are a little more picky
about something like your food, if you have something
like special dietary needs, you might have to spend
a little bit more than just on Spaghetti Os or chicken soup.
But there are plenty of resources out there that you can
find that kind of stuff.
So, for all of this stuff,
I'm planning for more of a shelter-in-place scenario.
I'm gonna pack all of this into a heavy-duty tub
and keep it at my house.
Was there anything I missed?
Let me know in the comments.
We do have more information on SafeWise
if you wanna learn more about how to make
your own emergency kit, how to plan for emergencies,
and what to pack.
Hopefully, this inspires you to take a trip
to the Dollar Store of your own for some emergency planning.
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Thanks for watching and stay safe.
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