With Mother’s Day around the corner -- next Sunday, May 13 for those who may have forgotten -- it’s time to start thinking of a gift that will really mean something to your mom, grandmother, or someone special. In addition to getting your mom a beautiful bouquet of flowers, or a nice day at her favorite spa, give her something more practical and valuable -- like a first aid kit, hand-crank or solar powered battery charger or a NOAA weather radio. After all -- it’s only right to help her get prepared after all the years she spent helping get you prepared for life’s biggest moments.

Visit www.ready.gov/build-a-kit for more gift ideas and tips on how to get everyone in your family prepared!