relocation bags

[captainQpin]

sorry i am really tired what are good or grat iteams to put in the bags? i need 25-50 and store names for ceritian things would be great kwim?

thanks

amy

[Macaela25]

Exactly what information are you asking? What is a relocation bag?

[OneHotMomma]

Her house was in the big flood that just happened. I think she's asking what she should take with her or give to other people who have to leave their homes because they were flooded, and maybe deals on those items?

[captainQpin]

yes sorry i didn not classify and wow onehotmama i didnt think anyone would know but i am making with whats left of my stockpile but i donated almost everything but what are thing that i should include or make it special?

[rheavon]

I'm also piling together some relocation boxes for friends and family- but for a different disaster here in TX (fire).

One thing I've been doing is going through my own day in my head and figuring out what I use on a daily basis and take for granted. Everything from TP to oral care to deodorant to even water bottles.

Some of the things that are in my boxes (this is one for a family of 2):
4-roll pack of TP (Charmin, Angelsoft, storebrand)
1 Refill-pack of moist wipes (helps if it is resealable, storebrand, scotts, cottonelle)
2 Deodorant sticks (Secret, Mitchum, Old Spice)
2 Toothbrushes (Colgate, Oral-B)
2 Toothpastes (Colgate, Crest)
1 Floss or Floss-picks bag (Oral B)
1 Mouthwash (Store brand or Scope, preferably a smaller full size)
1 Shampoo/Conditioner Combo, full size
1 small antibacterial hand wash
1 Pack of Gum or Mints
2 Reusable water bottles (Rubbermaid or if you know a company that gives them out as freebie promo items, you can ask)
2 Sets of utensils (I had several left over after moving, but you can get a cheap set and divy it up)
2 Hard Plastic Plates/Bowls, small size (might be able to find some in clearance after dorm season)
2 Backpacks or overnight bags (Should be large enough for most contents to fit)
1 Pocket Knife or multi-purpose utility tool
1 Flashlight with extra batteries (Duracell is a better deal around these parts)
1 small bottle ibuprofin (store brand)
1 small first aid kit containing band-aides and alcohol swabs
1 small Neosporin (name or store brand)
2 smaller-sized towels
1 Tide To Go Pen
2 Pens
1 Notebook or Pad of Paper (for writing down important info, doesn't need to have a lot of pages)
2 Bags or Bars of candy

1-2 "Time Wasters" - Deck of cards, paddleball, small game, etc. Something that they can do if they're set up in a shelter when they feel like they can't do anything but wait for the next thing to happen. Just something small.

If I know the person has a cell phone but no charger, I'll get them one of those, too.

If you know there are kids involved, add some items in there for them, too.

Of course a thoughtful note, too.

[Gertie2u]

Note on the packs - a radio can be helpful. They sell both radios and flash lights which you sort of wind up by working a little crank. Most of these will work for a short while after you finish cranking. No batteries required. There are also fairly inexpensive cell phone chargers that work off sunlight. I got a backpack with a solar charger built in for no more than a regular backpack. It just needed a charger end. A friend had bought a multi-charger able to charge the different phones of her family members just by switching out the final section of the wire. They plug together via usb plugs. This is the same connector the solar charger used, so I was able to get the connector from her for free since it was an extra in the set she got. If you are giving the packs to people in one center, you might just get one multi-charger and give it to the center for the use of many persons.

If they have small children, you might look for an inexpensive lantern. I found some at the dollar store with batteries included. They are basically a flashlight in the shape of a lamp or lantern instead of the typical tube with light at one end. These work much better for children to sit by and play with toys. Typically, because they are more like the table lamps tots are used to having sit around, they don't mess around with them. Small kids seem to have quite a way with breaking flashlights for some reason.