You can help to reduce the emotional impact of disasters in your children by allowing them to take an active role in preparing for them, including by helping to prepare their own bug out bag. When preparing a bug out bag for a kid, comfort items will be of higher importance, and the bag should ideally be discreet in its appearance. Kids of all ages should bring laminated emergency contact cards, warm clothing, hand sanitizer and canteens. Depending on age, they may also want to bring flashlights, survival knives or other items.
Key Takeaways:
- Although practicality is good, a child’s bug out bag should concentrate on providing comfort and familiarity.
- Pick a well-constructed back pack to act as your child’s supplemental and unique bag.
- Some practical items for all ages, to be included in all bug-out bags, are handwipes, band aids, a laminated list of pertinent names and addresses and a prepaid cell phone.
“Something that I’m a big proponent of, and something that I think helps give children a sense of security, is involving them in your preparedness planning as much as possible.”
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