With Christmas being less than 48 hours away there are still many of us tying up loose ends on our shopping lists. If you are still looking for the perfect “stocking stuffers” consider gift options that are practical, affordable and that will help ensure the safety of your loved ones. There are a number of emergency preparedness items that make excellent “stockings stuffers” which can still be purchased in common stores (warehouse and other retailers) today and hanging by the fireplace tomorrow night. The following are just a few examples:
• Flashlights (with extra batteries)
• First Aid Kit
• Utility Tool/Knife
• Hand Warmers
• AM/FM Radio
• Whistle
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Compass
You will, of course, want to purchase only those age-appropriate items for the kids but most of these would be an excellent complement to or beginning of an emergency “Go Bag” for those on your list. None of these items will make the “Top 10 Gifts of the Year” but they sure have the potential to be an invaluable resource when we need them most. So, consider the gift of preparedness as we close in on this Christmas and begin another year!
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