Friendly Reminder

Do you remember when I posted about the “To Go Pack”? I know its been awhile. But if you put one together, you need to check the expiration date on your goodies. I know this is a late reminder (mine should have been done in July), but better late than never.

So to keep us all with foods and other items that aren’t expired, I will be posting another reminder in Dec. to update your kits. Your To Do list for today:

(1) Check Expiration of all medications, treatment products (ex. Neosporin), foods, drinks
(2) Replace any expired items
(3) Replace any items that will expire within the next 6 months
(4) Check Clothing – Are they appropriate for the upcoming season? Are they still the correct size?
(5) Identify what items you are still lacking?
(6) Rotate your water supply

For those food/drink items that will expire between now and before 6 months is up, you can consider the following:

(1) Donate the item (only if expiration date is still valid)
(2) Feed the item to someone (only if expiration date is still valid)
(3) Eat the item (only if expiration date is still valid)
(4) Throw it out (only if past expiration)

Remember that the food items you pack should be foods that you normally eat. This way when you need to rotate that item out of your “To Go Pack”, you can rotate it back to your pantry instead of wasting it. Plus who wants to be stuck with something they don’t like when they have to evacuate.

Checking expiration dates,
The wife

Don’t forget to store your pack in a convenient location. One that is easily accessible during an emergency but not in the way for your normal everyday life.