Other suggestions include arranging the furniture, such as a dresser, beneath a window to make it easier to escape, and leaving a pair of shoes and a flashlight near the bed. Experts advise rehearsing your plan at least four times per year and adjusting the plan according to the ages of family members. Store your 72 hour kits near the exits of your home, and also in the car. You never know where you will be when disaster strikes. One gallon of water per person per day is the ideal amount.
Distilled water has the longest shelf life.
After three months, the seams break down and they can begin leaking. Then meet with your family to discuss what you would do, as a group, in each situation. Finally, practice your Family Disaster Plan so that everyone will remember what to do when a disaster does occur. In addition, it is helpful to plan a common meeting place, such as a certain church building, should a disaster occur while members of your family are at school and work. Many children have tried to find an eleven on the phone pad during an emergency.