PREPAREDNESS TIPS <P>• Store survival kits in a convenient place known to all family members. <P>• Keep a smaller version of your supplies kit in the trunk of your car, at work, and at school. <P>• Keep them in airtight plastic bags, if possible. <P>• Change your stored water supply every six months so it stays fresh. <P>• Replace your stored food every six months. <P>• Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing prescription medications. <P><P>• Rethink your kit and family needs at least once a year.