The Brief
- During a power outage, FOX 26 meteorologist John Dawson says you’ll need 5 essentials: food, water, light, power, and first aid.
- Non-perishable foods can be complimented with some perishables that will last a few days.
- Shopping list to build an emergency kit for $100.
HOUSTON – Now is the time to make sure you have emergency supplies in case you lose power during the incoming winter storm, but we know times are tight for many households. We’ve put together a shopping list to build an emergency kit for a family of four for under $100.
Winter storm watch: Emergency essentials
Big picture view:
As FOX 26 meteorologist John Dawson always says, we need five essentials in a power outage:
- Food
- Water
- Light
- Power source to charge cell phones
- First aid kit
What you can do:
Real Simple magazine offers a shopping list for healthy foods to keep you feeling good through stress: First, buy non-perishables: peanut butter, crackers, nuts, trail mix, granola, dried fruit, canned tuna, salmon, chicken or turkey, canned veggies, canned beans, condensed milk.…