Comments on: 21 Simple Ways to Prepare for the Unexpected https://www.happysimpleliving.com/21-simple-ways-to-prepare-for-the-unexpected/ Mon, 08 May 2023 01:39:40 +0000 hourly 1 By: Elaine St Louis https://www.happysimpleliving.com/21-simple-ways-to-prepare-for-the-unexpected/comment-page-1/#comment-170647 Tue, 24 Apr 2018 21:55:57 +0000 https://www.happysimpleliving.com/?p=3992#comment-170647 In addition to the blanket in the car, I like to take a page from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and always have 2 towels in the trunk. Plus a random pair of rugged ankle boots, socks and a jacket inside a zippered tote bag. http://hitchhikers.wikia.com/wiki/Towel

]]> By: Cynthia Epps Tharp https://www.happysimpleliving.com/21-simple-ways-to-prepare-for-the-unexpected/comment-page-1/#comment-170456 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 17:10:54 +0000 https://www.happysimpleliving.com/?p=3992#comment-170456 Great ideas!
I’m in the process of having all my pets microchipped— just in case of separation.

]]> By: Cat https://www.happysimpleliving.com/21-simple-ways-to-prepare-for-the-unexpected/comment-page-1/#comment-170455 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 16:56:50 +0000 https://www.happysimpleliving.com/?p=3992#comment-170455 Hahahaha! I was reading your list and thinking “What?!? No crazy lady stash of canned & dry goods?” Then I got to the end. You’re so sweet to humor me.

Anyhow, I’ve always been a bit intimidated by fire extinguishers because they just look so darned complicated. But recently I discovered that they make a spray can version for those of us who can’t figure out the real variety. So I bought 3 and put one in the kitchen, one in the furnace room, and one in the garage.

And as to Annie’s concern about water – having a quality water filter on hand (like a Life Straw – something designed for camping or third world countries) can add a lot of peace of mind in the water department.

The only thing I would add to your list is a passport stored in a safe place. You might not think this is necessary if you’re not the sort of person who would want to jump up and fly to Borneo, but having a solid backup ID can come in real handy if one were to, say… lose one’s purse with all of one’s ID in it. Ask me how I know! :-)

]]> By: Annie https://www.happysimpleliving.com/21-simple-ways-to-prepare-for-the-unexpected/comment-page-1/#comment-170436 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 23:58:40 +0000 https://www.happysimpleliving.com/?p=3992#comment-170436 These are great. The other thing I’d add about water is that the water in your hot water heater is also a source of water in case of water shortage. (Only true if you have an old-fashioned one with a tank.) And if you’re looking at storing food, make sure you have some that doesn’t require water to reconstitute. (Have some canned soup instead of all instant noodles, for example.)
I’m off to eat some dessert!

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