Once inside your safe space, you want to cover your head with blankets, pillows, mattresses, or even by putting on a helmet. It is also a good idea to put on shoes in the rare case that your home is destroyed and you need to climb through debris to safety. It is a good idea to keep extra shoes with your safety kit in your safe location. This safety kit should be put together BEFORE it is time to find your safe place and should include some of the following: a weather radio with extra batteries, food and water, a flashlight, protective wear, and something fun to keep kids entertained in case you have to spend a long period of time in shelter. Again, this kit can and should be assembled ahead of time and kept in your safe place ready for use.
