What unusual items do you have in your emergency bag?

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In honor of Disaster Prevention Day and further to the preparedness articles I just wrote, I am curious: what item/s do you have in your emergency bag aka disaster preparedness kit, that might not be common nationwide?

genkidesu · Answer

This is a good question! Aside from the basics we also keep a couple of card games in our kit in the event that we don't have access to our "usual" entertainment items, so that we can stay occupied. I'm curious to hear what others have as their unusual items!

TonetoEdo · Answer

Chalk, paper and pens/pencils.

The chalk is for sidewalk chalk games like hopscotch, twister, and other games on sidewalks and parking lots to keep people active and distracted.

I stock my bag with pens and an A4 notepad to share. Writing is a great outlet when you're under stress. You can use the paper for notes, diaries, and impromptu English lessons...

genkidesu · Answer

@TonetoEdo Chalk is a great idea that I didn't think of for our own kit! I also like that you mentioned writing for stress relief, I think that's a very healthy coping mechanism!

TonetoEdo · Answer

@genkidesu Relieving “cabin fever” is high on my list in these situations. 

A guilty secret in my bag is tobacco. Some people get irritable if they can’t have a smoke. Lending a cigarette can start conversation, too.

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