Preparing You and Your Family

1. Make sure to pack all forms of ID & other important papers. Some examples are Drivers licence, Medical Card(s), BCID, Passport, Birth Certificate, Insurance Papers for everything, Security Licence, Immigration Papers, Pay Stubs, Tax Returns, Vehicle Ownership Papers, etc.
   
2.  Pack your Medicine & Other Medical supplies. First Aid Kit would help, but if you dont have that readily available some things you could bring: Band-aids, Salves for Wounds/Burns, Tensor Bandages, Advil & Tylenol, Gravol. Bag balm is relatively cheap, and works well for a variety of ailments, Hydrogen Peroxide or rubbing alcohol
   
3. Clothing. Pack a few days worth of clothes for everyone. Couple of sweaters or jackets, shirts (I went two tank tops, two t-shirts, 2 longsleeve), pants (jeans, sweats, leggings, etc), Pajamas, Socks, Underwear (Id pack extra). And most important: SHOES. Make sure everyone packs one or two pairs of shoes!
   
4. Personal Hygiene. Deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, hair ties, hair brush/comb/pick. Ladies, don't forget to pack your feminine products (ie. Tampons, Pads, Pantyliners). Shampoo, Conditioner & Bodywash are also good ideas.
   
5. Garbage bags. Good for garbage, soiled clothing. Can place stuff in them to protect from rain or other things in box of your truck.
   
6. Non-Perishable foods to last a few days. Some examples are Granola Bars, Soup Cans, Canned Fruit & Veggies, Oatmeal, etc.
   
7. Drinkable Fluids. Water is best, but drinks with electrolytes will also help. Too much water drains them out of your system. Small amounts of powerade or gatorade will help restore them.
   
8. Flash Light and Emergency Roadside Kit. (Ie. Booster cables, extra gas)
   
9. Blankets, Pillows
   
10. Camping Eqiupment, like a tent, sleeping bag, etc.