OHbaby! Forums : Emergency kits....do you have one? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:08:57 +0000 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:33:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38122 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : I use cloth nappys,but have disposables...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1274167&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1274167 Author: Kellz
Subject: 38122
Posted: 24 February 2011 at 3:33pm

I use cloth nappys,but have disposables in emergency kit- u wont necessarily be able to wash cloth nappies,and they take up more room to store and with u if u had to evacuate in a hurry too.]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:33:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1274167&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1274167 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : No, i dont have an emergency kit...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1274160&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1274160 Author: susieq
Subject: 38122
Posted: 24 February 2011 at 3:25pm

No, i dont have an emergency kit either should get one together]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:25:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1274160&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1274160 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : I keep saying that I&#039;ll put...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1274134&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1274134 Author: whitewave
Subject: 38122
Posted: 24 February 2011 at 2:46pm

I keep saying that I'll put one together, but have been too slack to actually do it! There are some great ideas here, I'll have to write them all down and then get my A into G.
Bowie mentioned army ration packs - these are great! You can actually get them off Trademe, they have heaps of dry and vacuum-packed supplies that actually taste nice!]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:46:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1274134&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1274134 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : What is everyone packing for babies?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1274111&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1274111 Author: Plushie
Subject: 38122
Posted: 24 February 2011 at 2:18pm

What is everyone packing for babies? The rate this one grows i'll have to change the clothes every week, but aside from clothes, bums (packed flat naps) and a few baby specific first aid things in the first aid kit i'm not sure what else he's going to require!]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:18:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1274111&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1274111 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : I dont think anyone else has mentioned...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1274058&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1274058 Author: Kellz
Subject: 38122
Posted: 24 February 2011 at 1:09pm

I dont think anyone else has mentioned this- its good to have an old style phone that doesnt need power to work, cos portable phones wont work. We have one in our kit.]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:09:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1274058&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1274058 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : We have had ours for a quite sometime 2...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273819&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273819 Author: kiwigal
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 10:13pm

We have had ours for a quite sometime

2 room tent, sleeping bags, a blow up queen size bed, gas cooker, poncho, first aid kit, a 20 litre container for water and can't remember what else is in there.

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:13:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273819&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273819 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : get a Dymo style torch if you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273813&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273813 Author: Mucky_Tiger
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 10:00pm

get a Dymo style torch if you can..they have radio, provide light and chargers for cellphones too and you crank the handle so no need for hundreds of batteries]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:00:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273813&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273813 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : I&#039;ve been a bit slack TBH....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273784&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273784 Author: QTMum
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 9:25pm

I've been a bit slack TBH. We have all of our camping gear in a big bin in the shed. This includes batteries, med kit etc. And we live next to a HUGE river so I figured we'll always have access to water that we can boil.

I probably need to put together a kit with documents, spare clothes, medication etc. Oh and I think I might go get one of those wind up transistor radios too.]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:25:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273784&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273784 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : You should also keep a small kit...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273635&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273635 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 5:35pm

You should also keep a small kit in your car and they even recommend to keep a small kit at your workplace too. i.e some water, torch and some snack foods which might help you get through whilst waiting to be rescued. As yesterdays events have showed so cleary you are not always at home when it hits, I wasn't. We also after Sept split our water across two parts of the house, some in the garage and some in the kitchen in case our supply ended up under rubble in one area. With the water you need to stock pile enough to drink, wash, clean teeth and cook with. Remember also to have enough drinking water for your pets. civil defence has rough guideline amounts for humans and pets per day. We have been stockpiling and have more than a weeks worth, so glad we did it, even though I was pretty sure chch wouldn't have another big one

Also very depressing but have pictures of love ones in your kit, in case you are trying to find them and need to show them to emergency workers, hospitals etc.]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:35:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273635&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273635 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : flip medications! I&#039;ll have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273589&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273589 Author: RachFizz
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 4:28pm

flip medications! I'll have to start storing up thyroxine ]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:28:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273589&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273589 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : My hubby has a lot of it in the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273586&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273586 Author: RachFizz
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 4:26pm

My hubby has a lot of it in the garage or in the house as he is army. But we really needa get on to getting the other bits and pieces and making sure it's all together and easy to find. Thought about a can opener, but didn't think about food for the cats (stink!) and having a med kit in the car as well is a good idea..

Keep tryna convince my family to get something organised coz theyre in the hutt, but they're pretty complacent.

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:26:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273586&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273586 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : We have one - well a couple, of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273569&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273569 Author: my4beauties
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 3:59pm

We have one - well a couple, of survival packs.  One is in a huge bag that is in the garage for if we need to leave the house i.e. tsunami.  The rest is in the hallway cupboard.  DH put it together so I have peace of mind that he would think of everything possible needed for an emergency.  Need to get some cash though to store away in it. 

 

There are a few websites you can look up to find out what you need for a survival kit.  Can't think of the names of them, but civil defence website would have a list at least.

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:59:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273569&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273569 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : Don&#039;t forget to pack the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273478&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273478 Author: tishy
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 1:43pm

Don't forget to pack the tampons ladies

Also given that we've no immediate family in NZ, I know I'll be keeping my passport at an accessible place too.

Ours it all over the place but will be assembling one this week properly. We do have 30L of water in the garage.]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:43:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273478&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273478 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : Oh I forgot to say earlier - make...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273459&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273459 Author: jaycee
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 1:20pm

Oh I forgot to say earlier - make sure you put some cash in it. The banks and ATMs are all closed/off line. It was a real problem for people in September when they were trying to buy water and supplies - no eftpos.

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:20:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273459&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273459 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : With water purifying stuff, go...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273452&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273452 Author: kebakat
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 1:12pm

With water purifying stuff, go to a hunting and fishing store. They have all that kinda stuff and little cookers, water storage containers, camping meals that are compact, those thermal blankets, first aid kits etc and its all good quality stuff.]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:12:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273452&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273452 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : We need to do a proper one & maybe...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273451&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273451 Author: jazzy
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 1:11pm

We need to do a proper one & maybe keep it in the sleepout/toy room. Then it is more accessible, if things cave in.

I also need to copy birth certs & passports & other papers so we have copies handy. A pkt of things for the kids like drawing & a couple of toys.

I think it is quite daunting trying to think of what you need, but if you have any camping gear that would be handy also.

DH & I were talking about a plan last night of what to do & where to met up & who goes for the kids, you really don't want to think about it but you have to. Yesterday was a big wake up call.]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:11:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273451&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273451 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : You might want to think about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273438&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273438 Author: Redbedrock
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 12:51pm

You might want to think about hand sanitizing gel and wet wipes to conserve water, we have a crow bar and lump hammer in the middle area of the house in case of collapse. Also any medcations you need, we keep some vials of insulin and glucose tabs in our box enough to last several days in case DH can't cant to his supply.

Plastic bags for rubbish and lining latrine holes if you are worries about contaminating the nearby area over a longterm. We have plans to be self sufficinet for at least 3-5 days, bit academic really as we both have jobs where we would be on call back in the event of a big earth quake but you never know

As an office we also have 5 litres of water and supply of non perishable snacks under our desks

Might be over the top or we are just paranoid poms living in Wellington and have watched every surviving an earthquake programme there is to see]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:51:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273438&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273438 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : Here&#039;s a pretty awesome emergency...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273434&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273434 Author: princesspumpkin
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 12:46pm

Here's a pretty awesome emergency kit list, from the frugal kiwi blog... linky]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:46:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273434&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273434 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : Ours are all over the place too...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273416&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273416 Author: High9
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 11:59am

Ours are all over the place too so today the plan is to get what bits and pieces I can together plus some sort of storage thing for it all and going to get s separate one for DPs car should he be out and about... Am thinking sleeping bag, torch, batteries, radio, tinned food... Baked beans, spaghetti, soups, maybe crackers?, sleeping bags, nappies for DD but that's tricky because she's growing so quick, what size?! Maybe just old school flats! Spare clothes maybe x3, water bottles, not sure what to use for cooking - can't use electrics if power is off (esp if it's for safety reasons) gotta be careful with matches/gas...
Will have to get more pet food as we got a new dog, and will probably pack our tent near by too (it needs a good clean)...

Feels like packing for going camping...

ETA: Adding in those metal bowls and utensils that Kathmandu sell + tin opener...

Edited by Lil_Nic9]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:59:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273416&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273416 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : Aqua tabs is the brand they reccomend....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273404&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273404 Author: Mucky_Tiger
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 11:40am

Aqua tabs is the brand they reccomend. or cloghans treatment systems.

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:40:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273404&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273404 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : I like that Nzpiper! We&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273397&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273397 Author: LG
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 11:27am

I like that Nzpiper!
We've got ours in the hall cupboard too - spare clothes (which im useless at updating with changing seasons and as DD grows), sleeping bags, torches etc also have sleeping bags. We keep a store cupboard of food but its in our pantry and water in there too. Hadnt thought of pet food though
What kind of water purification tablets do people have? I have no idea where to get them from so have saved water with 2 drops of janola in it (thats how my MIL told me to do it), have bought bottled water for drinking though]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:27:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273397&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273397 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : Ours (which by no means is complete...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273361&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273361 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 10:39am

Ours (which by no means is complete yet) is in the wine cellar...must remember to add a bottle opener. ]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:39:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273361&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273361 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : the other thing i learnt while...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273350&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273350 Author: Mucky_Tiger
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 10:30am

the other thing i learnt while going into the house i was staying at in CHCH was have two kits if you have a 2 story house!

we coulnt go into half the house as it had detched and thats where the kit was stored really defeated the purpose of having one.

as myself and DP dont live in chch we left (like ALOT of other people) am so pleased to be home but so sad for those that I had to leave up there]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:30:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273350&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273350 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : I had one after the sept quake...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273332&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273332 Author: Plushie
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 10:00am

I had one after the sept quake but disasembled it when i moved...a bit confused as to what to include now i have a baby to take care off. Lucky his food his sorted .

I had a set of thermals + change of clothes, a ton of water, water purification tablets, dry ration packs (army issue, i guess not everyone has access to those) and a big key for the gunsafe (living rural at the time rabbits = food) matches in old plastic film cannister to keep them dry, pet food, a leash for said pet, a couple of tarps, first aid kit for car and house, spare charged battery for cellphone (have to keep checking as they do charge down over time). Medication/medical documents if anyone has conditions.
Also had in the same spot in case i had time to grab more a tent, sleeping bags, more bags of clothes.

In the garage a couple of canisters of gas in case i need to make a getaway. Breakdown/mechanical kit in the car too.]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:00:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273332&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273332 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : Thanks J, food for the dog thats...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273325&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273325 Author: My3Sons
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 9:48am

Thanks J, food for the dog thats something I probably wouldnt have thought of!!  Great idea on the tin opener too Stefany!

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:48:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273325&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273325 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : I dont have one, but I hear that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273298&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273298 Author: stefany3
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 9:24am

I dont have one, but I hear that putting a tin opener in it is an excellent idea! ]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:24:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273298&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273298 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : Yep, I did ours after the Sept...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273292&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273292 Author: jaycee
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 9:20am

Yep, I did ours after the Sept earthquake but will be checking it again today.

It is in one of those plastic storage boxes and it is in the cupboard in the hall (our linen cupboard). We also have a lot of spare food in the kitchen (tins and long life stuff). One thing I made sure to add was a small bag of dog food - have you got that covered Char?

Also when I bought a medical kit I decided to get 2 - one is in the box and the other is in the car as you never know where you will be. ]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:20:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273292&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273292 <![CDATA[Emergency kits....do you have one? : I am in the process of putting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273272&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273272 Author: My3Sons
Subject: 38122
Posted: 23 February 2011 at 8:54am

I am in the process of putting together a proper kit for our place, we have most of the bits such as torches and candles etc but they are all over the place and as for whether we have spare batteries or not.....slack I know!!  Do you have an emergency kit?  Where do you keep it stored and what is in it?

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:54:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38122&PID=1273272&title=emergency-kits-do-you-have-one#1273272