Are you ready?
When planning for a potential emergency, the basics of survival are important. Always consider the following items when creating your emergency preparedness kit.
An emergency supply kit should include:
• Water (one gallon per person, per day for at least three days)
• Enough nonperishable food (for at least three days) and can opener
• Battery-powered radio
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Tool kit
• Moist towelettes and garbage bags for sanitation
• Plastic sheeting and duct tape
• Cell phone and portable charger
Additional items to consider:
• Prescription medications and glasses
• Pet food and extra water for pet
• Important family documents stored in a waterproof container
• Cash and change
• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
• Matches in a waterproof container
Practice makes perfect
Make sure your family has a plan in case of an emergency, and practices it at least twice a year. Drills are especially crucial for fires, but are also valuable for natural disasters.
Read more about emergency preparedness and other safety issues in Environmental Health & Safety's "Speaking of Safety" blog.
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