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Create Storm Supply Boxes

Storms can be scary, especially for elderly people who live alone. You and your children can create Emergency Storm Supply Boxes for people in your community and help keep them safe during a storm.

Here's how:
Gather emergency supplies such as non-perishable canned food, a can opener, bottled water, a flashlight, batteries, a blanket, a battery operated radio, and put them in a plastic container or sturdy box. Be sure to include a list of names and phone numbers of local utility companies (gas, water, electric) as well as other emergency resources. Young children might enjoy decorating the box to add their personal touch.

Consider asking local community merchants to donate some of the supply items for this project. Your neighbors, church or synagogue members and friends may want to donate supplies, as well.

Call your local house of worship or Visiting Nurse's Association and ask if they would distribute these storm supply boxes to people in need.