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Basic Emergency Supply Kit
In the event of any emergency, be it a natural disaster or act of
terrorism, the best thing you can do is be prepared. Every
household should have a basic emergency supply kit. This kit
should include all of the basics needed for survival; food, water, clean
air and warmth.
Food and Water
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1 gallon per person per day for drinking and
sanitation.
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3 day supply of water per person
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Store water in clean, plastic containers
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consider warmer climates, women who are nursing or
people who are sick that may need more water than the standard 1
gallon per day.
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Store at least a 3 day supply of non perishable foods
for each person.
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Choose foods that need no refrigeration or
preparation.
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Remember a manual can opener for canned items.
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Choose foods your family will eat: Dried
fruits, peanut butter, canned meat, canned vegetables and fruit,
granola or protein bars, comfort foods, canned juice, etc.
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Clean Air
Some potential threats include use of agents released
into the air. Reducing your risk of exposure is essential to good
disaster preparedness. Creating a barrier between you and the "bad air"
is important.
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Face masks or dense cotton materials placed over the
nose and mouth.
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Face masks should fit each member of your household.
Remember, a face mask that fits an adult will not fit a two year old
child.
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Heavyweight plastic garbage bags or plastic sheeting
for creating a barrier around doors and windows.
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Duct tape or other adhesive tape.
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Scissors.
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Common sense! Listen to local authorities to
determine if the air is unsafe. When in doubt, err on the side
of safety.
First Aid
You may find that during an emergency that you or a
family member may sustain injuries such as cuts, sprains or burns.
Having a good first aid kit is essential, especially when emergency
personnel are overwhelmed. You kit should contain AT LEAST:
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Sterile Dressings
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Cleaning agents
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Antibiotic ointments
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Band Aids
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Burn Ointment
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Emergency Supplies
Food and water and first aid will help you survive, but
they are not the only items you should have in case of disaster or
emergency. You should also include:
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Battery powered or hand crank radio, NOAA weather
radio, extra batteries for each.
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Flashlight(s) and extra batteries or hand crank
flashlight
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Whistle (to signal for help)
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Plastic bags for sanitation and waste
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Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities in the house
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Special needs items; Diapers, prescription
medications, pet foods, cash, fire extinguisher, paper and pencils,
books and puzzles/games for children.
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