Series: Hurricane Emergency Preparedness Storage Solutions Made in the USA

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When putting together an emergency kit, storage is important. Everything needs to have a its own place, and it needs to be accessible.

Here you will find storage solutions for different scenarios, and all made in the USA.

1. Document Storage

via Amazon 

Evergreen Document Storage Protective Case

During an emergency, looking for important documents is the last thing you want to do. Set your mind at ease by putting them in a protective case that is waterproof, shock absorbent, and is able to float.

When you consider a zipper-locking bag, ask yourself how much these documents are worth to you. If they are priceless and/or irreplaceable, a protective case will protect them for many hurricanes and storms to come.

Evergreen also makes a protective case for medications. If you have medications, such as insulin, inhalers or even antibiotics, that need to be locked away, or if you have to travel with them, this case provides a safe place for them to be kept.

2. Storage Bins

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Sterilite 70-quart Clear Plastic Stackable Storage Bin with White Lid

Emergency supplies sometimes consist of items not used on a daily basis. In case a mandatory evacuation is necessary, a bin offers an easy way to have things packed and ready to go. Each family can also have one of their own (since this link is for a 4-pack), so they can be personalized with clothing, non-perishable food and entertainment.

For this reason, it is necessary to have them in one central location in a labeled bin.

The clear bin allows you to see what each bin contains. This saves a lot of time and physical labor.

The beauty about these bins is that they come in different sizes. There is a bin to accommodate your storage space.

3. First-Aid Kit storage

via Amazon Sterilite Layer Stack and Carry Box

These stackable and locking bins serve well in many capacities.  

The blue insert pictured above allows items to be organized, such as for your first-aid kit.  You can also create one for yourself and then one each for your children and pets.  Ensure that you label them appropriately to avoid medical emergencies.

These also fit inside the 70-quart bin pictured just above this one.  Ensure that you label them appropriately to avoid medical emergencies.

4. Backpacks

via BAGS USA Jumbo Size Backpack

Backpacks are another option for storage.  They can hold each person's emergency supplies, such as clothing, water, or first-aid items.  These can be packed ahead of time and stored in a closet by an outside door, in case of emergent evacuation.

5. Storage Bags

via Amazon Hippo Sak

Top left: Compostable Small Food Scrap Bags

Top right: Tall Kitchen Bags with Handles

Bottom left: Diaper Disposal Bags

Bottom right: Cat Litter Scooping Bags

When the power is out and services are temporarily suspended, garbage piles up.  Because plastic bags have many uses, ensure that you have a good supply of them.

Even freezer bags can be used for document storage prior to placing them in the storage case pictured above.

Conclusion

Finding storage solutions for emergency supplies that are also made in the USA may pose a challenge, but with challenge comes change.  

☝How will YOU be part of the change?

Always remember: Nobody appreciates you and your business more than the people behind the made in the USA name!