Tornado Season

Well here in Missouri tornado season has already started.  It seems really early but we did have a very mild winter compared to normal.  Last year as many of you know Joplin, MO got hit with a tornado.  Well with having lots of family and friends in that area the word tornado brings back images from May 2011 of the tornado struck town.
Since then I have been thinking that I need to do an emergency kit and have it in the basement and talk with my boys about what we would do if there is a tornado.  So I have been searching the web to come up with ideas but haven't found very much.  Here is what I have so far, most things I already had here at the house so I didn't have to buy anything.  I am sure I will keep coming up with new things to put in our kit but at least I am some what prepared as the season is upon us.  


Our Tornado Kit

• Plastic Box-should keep moisture out
• Extra Shoes-Ones your kids have grown out of, hand me downs or pick a pair up of the clearance rack.
• Socks for everyone
• Glow Sticks-already had them, you can find them in the dollar bins at Target or in the camping section at Target and Wal-Mart.
• Blankets
• Bottled Water
• Straws
• First Aid Kit-School Pencil Box
• Bandaids
• Scissors
• Whistle
• Tooth brushes
• Toothpaste
• Baby Stuff
• Formula-Liquid-Free samples, just in case mom can't help
• Diapers
• Wipes
• Food
• Change out every few months
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Plates
• Plastic Silverware

There is still room to add which is good because I keep coming up with new ideas.

Here are just a few links that I have found that might help you too.
How to Make a Tornado Safety Kit
Tornado Safety Tips
Tornado Safety Tutorial
Best Be Prepared
American Red Cross