The Christmas season is a good time to protect loved ones from Wisconsin’s harsh winter conditions. Instead of searching aimlessly through a department store, give a gift that will ensure the receivers’ safety on the road and at home.
Cell phone adaptors,
while included in most cell phone packages, are often lost. The average
multi-model adaptor costs about $6 at most electronic stores. Though small, it
could be a good stocking stuffer or a secret Santa gift.
A winter weather survival
kit is important, especially for hunters that frequent the icy back roads in
Wisconsin. A good survival kit should include a flashlight with extra
batteries; shovel; water; snack food; matches and small candles; extra hats,
socks and mittens; first aid kit with a pocket knife; blankets or sleeping
bags; road salt, sand or cat litter for traction; booster cables; emergency
flares and reflectors; fluorescent distress flag and a whistle to attract
attention. While it is possible to make one, pre-made kits can be bought online
for $35.99.
Home emergency kits are
also important during the winter months, but are often overlooked. A good home
kit should include water, non-perishable food that doesn’t need electricity for
storage or preparation, flashlight with extra batteries, first aid kit, and pet
supplies. Pre-made kits are always acceptable, but a more presentable
gift can be purchased online for approximately $24.
For pet lovers, a pet
disaster kit will keep most common pets safe. A good kit should include food,
water and a carrying case that will be able to transport them out of the home.
An American Red Cross first aid pet kit costs $26 online.
An emergency weather
radio will keep its user informed of weather conditions, time, warnings, and
other emergency information 24/7. It can be found at most electronic stores,
hardware stores, and even drug stores for approximately $30.
For more information,
visit http://readywisconsin.wi.gov.
