You have your Go Bag ready, but what about your home? Do you have enough food and water to last 3 days? Do you have a flashlight and batteries? Just like hurricane season in Texas or winter in Boston, be prepared in the case of any emergency. Create a disaster kit that includes:
- Food and water for 72 hours - this includes baby food/formula. Make sure you have enough for every person in the family
- Battery Powered Radio or Crank Radio
- Flashlight and Batteries
- First Aid Kit
- Dust mask, plastic sheeting and duct tape for shelter-in-place
- Sanitizing hand wipes, garbage bags for personal sanitation
- Wrench/pliers to turn off utilities
- Cell phone and charger (solar charger)
Be sure to maintain your kit by following these steps.
- Keep your kit in a cool/dry place.
- Make sure to keep any stored food in metal containers to keep out pests.
- Change your food and water supplies every six months.
- Rethink your kit if the needs of your family change - i.e. new baby or medical issues.
Think about having a kit for work as well. Is there sufficient food and water at your office? Do you have a change of clothes and a flashlight? You should be prepared to spend at least 24 hours at your office. For a complete list of what to have in your Supplies kit, see that attached handout. For more information about Emergency Preparedness, check out the Ready.Gov website by clicking the button below.
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