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Have at least three days of supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency prepared-
ness kit, with additional supplies on hand.
Remember to check your kit every six months and replace the stock as needed.
An easy way to get your kit started is to contact your local Red Cross or go
online to www.redcross.org to order an emergency preparedness kit today. If
you purchase a kit or choose to build your own, check that it includes-
Water. Have at least one gallon per person per day.
Food. Pack non-perishable, high-protein items, including energy bars,
ready-to-eat soup, peanut butter, etc. Select foods that require no refrigeration,
preparation or cooking and little or no water.
Flashlight. Hand-crank and alternative energy options are available. Include
extra batteries, if applicable
First aid kit. Include a first aid reference gUide.
Medications. Don't forget prescription and non-prescription items.
Radio. Include extra batteries or use a hand-crank radio.
Tools. Gather a wrench to turn off gas if necessary, a manual can opener,
screwdriver, hammer, pliers, knife, duct tape, plastic sheeting and garbage
bags and ties.
Clothing. Bring achange of clothes for everyone, including sturdy shoes and
gloves.
Personal items. Remember copies of important papers, including identifica-
tion cards, insurance policies, birth certificates, passports, etc.; eyeglasses, con-
tact lenses and solution, and comfort items like toys and books, if pertinent.
Sanitary supplies. You may need toilet paper, towelettes, feminine supplies,
personal hygiene items, bleach, etc.
Money. Have cash. (ATMs and credit cards won't work if the power is out.)
Contact information. Carry a current list of family phone numbers and e-mail
addresses, including someone out of the area who may be easier to reach if
local phone lines are out of service or overloaded.
Pet supplies. For each pet,include food, water, a collar, a leash I cage I
carrying case, litter box or plastic bags, tags, any medications and vaccination
information.
Map. Mark an evacuation route on it from your local area.
Store your disaster supplies in sturdy yet easy-to carry containers, in a place
that is easily accessible. Keep a smaller version of the kit in your vehicle. If you
become stranded or are not able to return home, having some items with you
will help you be more comfortable until help arrives.
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Planning ahead will help you have the best possible response to disaster.
Talk. Discuss with your family the disasters that can happen where you live.
Establish responsibilities for each member of your household and plan to work
together as a team. Designate alternates in case someone is absent. If a family
member is in the military, also plan for how you would respond if they are
deployed. Include the local military base resources that may be available.
Plan. Choose two places to meet after a disaster:
• Right outside your home, in case of a sudden emergency, such as a fire.
• Outside your neighborhood, in case you cannot return home or are asked to
evacuate your neighborhood.
Learn. Each adult in your household should learn how and when to turn off
utilities such as electricity, water and gas. Ask your local fire department to
show you how to use a fire extinguisher. Tell everyone in the household where
emergency information and supplies are kept. Make copies of the information
for everyone to carry with them. Keep the information updated. Practice evacu-
ating your home twice a year. Drive your planned evacuation route and plot
alternate routes on a map in case main roads are impassable or gridlocked.
Include your pets. If you must evacuate, take your animals with you. If it is not