In order to ensure that your emergency supplies are able to be used in the event of emergency, be proactive about keeping them stored properly and in an easily accessible area. All first-aid and emergency food kits should be stored in sealed plastic or metal containers and placed somewhere cool and dry.   Also, ensure that they can be easily grabbed by not stacking things on top of them or placing them in cluttered areas.

Keep your supplies stored someplace where they will be safe from pests, pets, and curious children.  To be extra safe, make sure to check up on your kits frequently to check that they haven’t been tampered with.  Make sure that they can be easily packed up into bags and carried in case you need to evacuate the area.  The easiest way to do this is to have them already stored in a duffel bag or backpack.

Listen.  I know that you always make sure you’ve got the right tent selected, or the best looking LED flashlight on hand, when out on a camping trip or similar outdoor activity.  But let me ask you this real quick: how’s your first aid kit or emergency supplies doing?  Do you even have any?  Do you know how to use the items in there?  Read up on it here: Importance Of Emergency Supplies OR First Aid Kits.