Okay, so unfortunately, my kids go to school about 18 miles from home, not as the crow flies, but via roads.
I've taught my kids what to look for as far as crisis situations, and we have plans in place on what to do for each one. In most instances, the crisis is so slow to form that we will sort of see it coming, or can still respond after it comes to a head. In those instances, is still be able to pick them up.
However in the instance of an EMP, I fear a lockdown of the schools, and since government officials tend to think they can raise my kids better than I, I might not be able to retrieve them under normal circumstances.
So I've taught my kids that I'd there is a power failure, to check their cell phones for power or signal. If no power, head out.
So what I'm wondering, what would you pack in a high school friendly get home pack? It's only 18 miles, but it could be a long 18 miles. Between dodging other people, hiding in the woods to avoid detection, time of day. And the youngest has a mild form of Aspergers, so he tends to get bored, feign being tired, and could be problematic for his older brother. My oldest has a great head on his shoulders, so no worries there.
But to reiterate, what would you pack in their bags for that short a trip?
I've taught my kids what to look for as far as crisis situations, and we have plans in place on what to do for each one. In most instances, the crisis is so slow to form that we will sort of see it coming, or can still respond after it comes to a head. In those instances, is still be able to pick them up.
However in the instance of an EMP, I fear a lockdown of the schools, and since government officials tend to think they can raise my kids better than I, I might not be able to retrieve them under normal circumstances.
So I've taught my kids that I'd there is a power failure, to check their cell phones for power or signal. If no power, head out.
So what I'm wondering, what would you pack in a high school friendly get home pack? It's only 18 miles, but it could be a long 18 miles. Between dodging other people, hiding in the woods to avoid detection, time of day. And the youngest has a mild form of Aspergers, so he tends to get bored, feign being tired, and could be problematic for his older brother. My oldest has a great head on his shoulders, so no worries there.
But to reiterate, what would you pack in their bags for that short a trip?