Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Being Prepared For Emergencies

To prepare for loss of electricity, heat or running water. You should store these in a plastic tub or a special cabinet in the garage or clean storage cabinet.

  • Three gallons of fresh water per person
  • Food that does not need refrigeration (Three day supply)
  • Manual can opener
  • Plastic/Paper plates, cups and utensils
  • Toilet paper
  • Non-scented bleach
  • Blankets
  • Books and games to keep busy
  • Paper and Pencils
  • Flashlight with extra batteries
  • Battery operated radio
  • Change of clothes
  • Card with your contact information, plus that of an out of town contact
  • Small first aid kit
  • Personal ID card and copy of vital records
  • Personal hygiene items, like soap and hand sanitizer
  • Pet food and supplies (Three day supply) if you own a pet

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