[UHNA] your emergency kit
- From: "Donnelly" <Donnelly@xxxxxxx>
- To: <uhna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:47:46 -0400
Hi, Neighbors,
Be Red Cross Ready!
Being prepared means being equipped with the proper supplies you may need in
the event of an emergency. Keep your supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency
preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must
evacuate.
At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below:
*
* Water-one gallon per person, per day
(3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
* Food-non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items
(3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
* Flashlight
* Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA
Weather Radio, if possible)
* Extra batteries
* First aid kit -
<http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/get-kit/anatomy>
Anatomy of a First Aid Kit
* Medications (7-day supply) and medical
items
* Multi-purpose tool
* Sanitation and personal hygiene items
* Copies of personal documents (medication
list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to
home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
* Cell phone with chargers
* Family and emergency contact information
* Extra cash
* Emergency blanket
* Map(s) of the area
*
Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit.
Suggested items to help meet additional needs are:
*
* Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra
batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc)
* Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby
food, diapers)
* Games and activities for children
* Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food,
carrier, bowl)
* Two-way radios
* Extra set of car keys and house keys
* Manual can opener
*
Additional supplies to keep at home or in your kit based on the types of
disasters common to your area:
*
* Whistle
* N95 or surgical masks
* Matches
* Rain gear
* Towels
* Work gloves
* Tools/supplies for securing your home
* Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
* Plastic sheeting
* Duct tape
* Scissors
* Household liquid bleach
* Entertainment items
* Blankets or sleeping bags
Thanks,
Sharlotte
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