I should be building a Ark. Survival kit.

Canada
March 24, 2009 11:02pm CST
Well here in Manitoba Canada there is a flood warning. We have a large river that runs in the north direction coming from the red river valley in the USA ( North Dakota ) So knowing this weather condition I have started thinking about making a emergency survival kit. At my house we are high enough up that we will not get flooded in our house but the neighborhood might have some problems with power, phone, cable, and the roads being washed out. So I am looking for some input as to what I should keep in a BIG rubber maid tote. I will award best response to the person who WOWS me. When I say WOW I mean "wow I never would have thought of this!!!" Basic things I have right now started in a box are : candles, batteries (all sizes) flash lights, radio, canned goods, can opener, a few paper dishes, general bathroom stuff like toothbrushes and stuff, one set of clothing, and a few other things I cant remember. We have thought of these things thinking that if we did have to leave the house because anything happened and we couldn't stay here we could just grab one box and go. So what else would you put in my emergency box?
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@onabreak2 (1161)
• United States
25 Mar 09
Several clean containers for water, large enough for a 3-5 day supply of water (about five gallons for each person). A 3-5 day supply of non-perishable food and a non-electric can opener. A first aid kit and manual and prescription medicines and special medical needs. A battery-powered radio, flashlights, and extra batteries. Sleeping bags or extra blankets. Water-purifying supplies, such as chlorine or iodine tablets or unscented, ordinary household chlorine bleach. Baby food and/or prepared formula, diapers, and other baby supplies. Disposable cleaning cloths, such as "baby wipes" for the whole family to use in case bathing facilities are not available. Personal hygiene supplies, such as soap, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, etc. An emergency kit for your car with food, flares, booster cables, maps, tools, a first aid kit, fire extinguisher, sleeping bags, etc. Rubber boots, sturdy shoes, and waterproof gloves. Insect repellent containing DEET or Picaridin, screens, or long-sleeved and long-legged clothing for protection from mosquitoes which may gather in pooled water remaining after the flood. This information was taken off a web site..You can find all this out yourself by typing in any search engine. Flood kits. Hope this helps. Floods are not fun and affect the whole community.