Here in the Midwest we get a lot of tornadoes in the spring. I keep an eye on the weather and prepare myself way ahead of time....I'm just paranoid enough to keep myself out of trouble!
I get water, a pillow and blanket for protection, I put secure shoes with a good sole on my feet, jacket, cell phone, water, purse with important papers and jewelry, flashlight, some kind of snack and a small first aide kit.
For my dogs I get some of their food or snacks, water, vet papers, leash and harness and they go into their kennels with a thin blanket to cover them.
Here we have a basement or crawl space to get into so I have the door open and everything right there just in case.
When the threat is over I put everything back in place except for some things I will need the next time but won't use for anything other than that......like the first aide kit, water and dry snacks......I keep them in a 'grab-n-go' bag by the safe area.
We have most of our bad storms in the spring here so it's about time to pack that bag...again...
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