Emergency Preparedness: Creating a Disaster Supplies Kit
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EmergencyPreparedness:
Creatinga Disaster Supplies
Kit
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Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. And when a disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond.
A highway spill of hazardous materials could mean instant evacuation.
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A hurricane or winter storm could confine your family at home.
A flood, tornado, or any other disaster could cut off basic services - gas, water, electricity, and phones - for days.
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Holly Beach Picture (Before)
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After a disaster, local responders will be on the scene, but cannot reach everyone immediately. It
could take hours or days for help to arrive.
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Your family will cope best by preparing for a disaster before it strikes. Once a disaster strikes, you won’t have time to shop or search for supplies.
One way to prepare is by assembling a Disaster Supplies Kit in portable, easy-to-carry containers.
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WATER
• Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles (avoid using milk cartons or glass bottles).
• Store one gallon of water per person per day ( two quarts for drinking, two quarts for food preparation/sanitation).
• Keep at least a three-day supply of water for each person in your household.
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FOOD
• Store at least a three day supply of non-perishable food.
• Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of sterno (heating device).
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FIRST AID KIT
• Sterile adhesive bandages• Gauze pads and adhesive tape• Sterile roller bandages• Scissors/tweezers/needle• Antiseptic• Thermometer• Non-prescription drugs
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CLOTHING AND BEDDINGInclude at least one complete clothing and footwear per person.
• Sturdy Shoes• Raingear• Blankets or Sleeping bags• Hats and Gloves• Thermal Underwear• Sunglasses
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES• Paper Plates/Cups/Utensils• Non-Electric Can Opener, Utility Knife• Battery Operated Radio and extra
Batteries• Flashlight and extra Batteries• Cash or Travelers Checks• Fire Extinguisher (ABC type)• Pliers/Tape
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SANITATION• Toilet Paper, Towelettes• Soap, Liquid Detergent• Feminine Supplies• Personal Hygiene Items• Plastic Garbage Bags• Disinfectant• Household Chlorine Bleach• Plastic bucket with a tight lid
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SPECIAL ITEMSFor Baby
• Formula• Diapers• Bottles• Powdered Milk• Medications
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SPECIAL ITEMSFor Adults
• Heart and Blood Pressure Medications
• Insulin• Prescription Drugs• Denture Needs• Contact Lenses and Supplies• Extra Eyeglasses
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ENTERTAINMNET
• Games• Books• Cards
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IMPORTANT FAMILY DOCUMENTS *Keep these in a waterproof portable
container.• Will, Insurance Policies, Deeds,
Stocks and Bonds, Family Records• Passports, Social Security Cards,
Immunization Records• Bank Account Numbers, Credit Card
Account Numbers, Property Inventory
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TIPS• Store your kit in a convenient
location.• Keep items in an airtight plastic
bag.• Change your stored water supply
every six months to keep it fresh.• Rotate your stored food every six
months.
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MEET WITH YOUR FAMILY
• Discuss what you would do in the event of an emergency.
• Explain to them how to prepare.
• Plan how your family will stay in contact if separated by disaster
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• Pick two meeting places:1.A location of a safe distance
from your home in case of fire2.A location outside your
neighborhood in case you can’t return home
• Choose an out-of-state friend as a “check-in-contact” for everyone to call