Are you prepared for an emergency?

1/23/2017 (Permalink)

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Everyone should have a plan in place in case of an emergency or disaster. Consider an emergency supply kit.

A basic emergency supply kit could include (but not be limited to) the following recommended items:

• Water - one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food - at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Manual can opener for food
• Local maps
• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

These are some of the things to have on hand during an emergency. 

*Source: ready.gov