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Hurricane Preparation
Hurricane
Preparation is a topic of many news stories recently, even the
“traffic condition” signs around town are telling you to keep your
gas tanks full. Everyone from the EPA, Red Cross, Homeland Security,
local news stations and E-Bay have lists of “Do’s” and “Don’ts” -
before, during, and after the storm. The following list primarily
comes from the Homeland Security—Ready.gov website, but had a good
description of those things that we should be stocking up on NOW.
Recommended
Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:
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Water, one gallon
of water per person per day for at least three days, for
drinking and sanitation
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Food, at least a
three-day supply of non-perishable food
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Battery-powered or
hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and
extra batteries for both Flashlight and extra batteries
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First aid kit
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Whistle to signal
for help
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Dust mask, to help
filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to
shelter-in-place
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Moist towelettes,
garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
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Wrench or pliers
to turn off utilities
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Can opener for
food (if kit contains canned food)
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Local maps
Additional Items
to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:
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Prescription
medications and glasses
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Infant formula and
diapers
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Pet food and extra
water for your pet
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Important family
documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification
and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
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Cash or traveler's
checks and change
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Emergency
reference material such as a first aid book or information from
www.ready.gov
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Sleeping bag or
warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you
live in a cold-weather climate.
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Complete change of
clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy
shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a
cold-weather climate.
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Household chlorine
bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to
one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an
emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of
regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use
scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
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Fire Extinguisher
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Matches in a
waterproof container
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Feminine supplies
and personal hygiene items
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Mess kits, paper
cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
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Paper and pencil
Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
Have a family
plan
Your family may not be
together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in
advance: how you will contact one another; how you will get back
together; and what you will do in different situations.
Family Emergency
Plan
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It may be easier
to make a long-distance phone call than to call across town, so
an out-of-town contact may be in a better position to
communicate among separated family members.
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Be sure every
member of your family knows the phone number and has coins or a
prepaid phone card to call the emergency contact.
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You may have
trouble getting through, or the telephone system may be down
altogether, but be patient.
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