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September is National Emergency Preparedness Month
Source: www.ready.gov/
The likelihood that you and your family will survive a house fire depends as much on having a working smoke detector and an exit strategy, as on a well-trained fire department. The same is true for surviving a terrorist attack or other emergency.
We must have the tools and plans in place to make it on our own, at least for a period of time, no matter where we are when disaster strikes. Just like having a working smoke detector,
preparing for the unexpected makes sense.
Have you put together a Basic Kit to have in the event of an emergency? If not, review this list:
Recommended Supplies to Include in a Basic Kit
- Water one gallon per person per day, for drinking and sanitation
- Food at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First Aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Filter mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter the air
- Moist towelettes for sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Manual can opener for food (if kit contains canned food )
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Unique family needs, such as daily prescription medications, infant formula or diapers, and important family documents.
To learn more about how to prepare for an emergency, visit www.ready.gov.