I am, by no means, a conspiracy theorist but anyone that looks at the world today can tell that some big time craziness is going on. From natural disasters that seem to be more prevalent (whether they are or not) to governments gone crazy to school shootings and so on and so forth. I'm slowly but surely really getting an understanding of how important it is to prep for emergencies. You can't prep for everything but you can prepare yourself for some things. Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing....
Secret Passwords with Your Kids There are a lot of crazy people out there who prey on small children. One of the best things you can do for your kids is be honest with them about the dangers that are out there. Encourage them to buddy up (never walk alone) and ALWAYS be aware of what's going on. Educate them on some of the ways that predators sneak up on them. Protect them from the dangers of the internet. Above and beyond that, though, you can do take a great measure to help them be safer: create a password. My kids and I have a password that no one else on the planet would ever even dream of. They know that if someone tells them that I'm in an emergency situation and need someone to get them, they are to ask for that password. In fact, they know that if anyone says I told them ANYTHING, they are to check for the password. If someone tries to tell them something and doesn't know it, they won't even give them the time of day. In fact, they've been told to run if anyone even attempts it!
Stock up on batteries, flashlights, candles, etc In the case of natural disaster, power outage, etc, it's always handy to have plenty of batteries, flashlights, candles, and so on already on hand. You don't want to be the person whose electricity goes out and you have nothing. If you can afford a generator, this is also beneficial.
Prep a backpack Have a bag that you can grab quickly in an emergency for your family. If you have to get out of your house quickly (fire, etc), it might make the difference if you have the ability to grab this bag.
Have some staples in your pantry Again, if there is a power outage or some reason you can't get out (snowstorm, flood, etc), it's beneficial to have some non-perishable food in your pantry to help you get by.
Have an emergency plan with your family. If there's a fire, does your family know where to meet up when they get out of the house. If there's an emergency while the kids are at school, do your spouse and children know where to meet you. If there's an emergency they're at a friend's house, do they know how to reach you or where to meet you. It's always beneficial to prepare as best as possible.
Run drills It sounds cheesy but one of the best things you can do for your kids is run drills with them. Let them pop out screens or climb down ladders to prep them for fires. Show them how to get down low to the ground and feel doors ahead of time. If there's another type of emergency, prep them on how to grab their shoes quickly and get out the door.
There are a million other emergency prep ideas. You can google or read up on the Red Cross website or other governmental agencies to get some ideas on how to best prepare your family for emergencies.
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