As I am seeing the continual tornado devastation in the US (and being as I live in the Midwest, where tornadoes are common), it has made me realize that those with medical issues such as ours are at extreme risk in such an emergency as a natural disaster. So, let's post tips on how to be prepared.

It seems logical to have a bag of your meds that you can quickly grab and run with if you need to. I know that in the past, when I have headed down with the family to the basement when there is a tornado headed our way, that I generally grab my purse because it has about 2 or 3 days worth of meds along with my epi pens. Even smarter, though, would be for me to grab an already prepared backpack with my meds, extra epis, first aid supplies, and even a couple bottles of water. Also to have on hand, flashlights, batteries, a battery operated radio, cell phone, case of bottled water, blankets.

Anyone want to add to this list?

OOPS..masto brain not working today...it is a 72 hr kit not a two weeks..
redbird

Since most of these items will keep for long periods, why don't you store a box of all of these items already IN the basement or your safe area instead of having to "grab" it and run there?!!   It seems to me that if I had a tornado coming I'd be grabbing KIDS and that would take enough time to gather them!  Having to remember to grab something else on top of it would likely slip my mind in the fright of it all!!!

So, I think it's wiser to gather together an emergency box and leave it ready and waiting in case the emergency arises with ALL of the various items you need in such an emergency, especially if the tornado came in the middle of the night, which has been known to happen - think about it, no electricity and you're groping for kids, husband, dog AND EMERGENCY STUFF?  !   NOPE, it doesn't work like that!!!  Best to have it already down there ready and waiting and hoping never to be used!!

KEEP SAFE EVERYBODY!!!

Two more good ideas:  wear bike helmet for tornados, protect that noggin from flying debri if you can.  Also, have a stash of face masks.  Keep the dust out of your lungs if the buildings get hammered, or bacteria away from your respiratory system in case of flooding.

Was practicing two days ago when we had a tornado warming here!  Severe storms and tornado warnings to the north of us tonight. MAKE IT STOP!!!