In this featured post from The Survival Mom, she encourages every woman to “look at your purse as your frontline resource when other emergency or survival supplies are nowhere near.” Keep reading to find out why she believes you need to fill your purse with essentials for emergencies. ~ The Editors
Most of us carry a purse everywhere we go, but not many realize it can double as a small emergency kit. Whether you’re stuck in traffic during severe weather, dealing with a power outage at a store, or waiting hours for roadside assistance, the items in your purse can make a big difference. With a dozen or so carefully chosen items, your everyday purse can help you stay comfortable, solve small problems, and handle unexpected situations without worry.
Why Your Purse Matters in Emergency Situations
Most of us store preparedness items at home or in the car. They’re at the ready whenever we need them. Yet, the real challenge arises when we find ourselves away from these well-equipped locations when an emergency strikes.
Those Get Home Bags or Bug Out Backpacks are necessary, but truthfully, the one “bag” most every woman has with her at all times is her purse, and most of the time, it’s enough. Look at your purse as your frontline resource when other emergency or survival supplies are nowhere near.
When you think of your purse in this role, it makes sense to have a few pieces of gear and supplies to handle the next crisis. Nothing major — no hunting knife, yards of paracord, or an MRE. Just small, handy, everyday items you use all the time, anyway.
8 Situations When Your Purse Emergency Kit Could Save the Day
I love the feeling of reaching into my purse and pulling out exactly what I, or one of my family members, needs at that moment. Eyeglass wipes for my husband. An energy bar for my son. A couple of Advil for my mom.
Continue reading “18 Essential Things to Keep in Your Purse for Everyday Emergencies” at The Survival Mom’s website.
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