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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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