Emergency

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Emergency Preparedness Creating a 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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• 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 wont 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 BEDDING
• Include 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 ITEMS
• For Baby
• Formula
• Diapers
• Bottles
• Powdered Milk
• Medications

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• SPECIAL ITEMS
• For 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
• A location of a safe distance from your home in
  case of fire
• A location outside your neighborhood in case you
  cant return home
• Choose an out-of-state friend as a
  check-in-contact for everyone to call