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at least three days of supplies in an
easy-to carry evacuation kit. Include:
Water-one gallon per person
per day
Food-non-perishable, high protein
Flashlight-include extra batteries
or a hand crank& First aid
kit-include a reference guide
Medications-
Radio-include extra batteries&
Tools-small hand tools&can opener
Clothing-a change for everyone
Personal items-important papers,
comfort items, toys & books
Sanitary supplies-personal hygiene
Money-have cash, power outages
affect ATMs
Contact information-phone numbers
Pet supplies-include vaccination
info
Map-evacuation route
Store supplies
where they are easily accessible.
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Planning ahead will
help you have the best possible response
to disaster:
Talk-Discuss
with your family the disaster that can
happen where you live. Establish
responsibilities and work as a team.
Plan-Choose 2 place to meet after a
disaster (outside your home, outside
your neighborhood)
Learn-How and where to turn off
utilities and how to use a fire
extinguisher
Tell-household members where
emergency info and supplies are kept
Practice-evacuating your home at
least twice a year. Drive your
evacuation route and select an
alternate.
Include your pets-if it is not
safe for you, it is not safe for them&;
Support your community-volunteer.
Give blood-is needed in times of
emergency and the on-going need is great
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Know what may happen
and how you can help
Learn what
disasters or emergencies may occur where
you live, work and play.
Identify how local
authorities will notify you during a
disaster.
Learn what you can
do to prepare for disasters by
contacting your local Red Cross chapter.
Share what you
have learned with your family, household
and neighbors and encourage them to be
informed too.
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